AMTK 510 roars past the old SP truss bridge in Pismo Beach, California

Amtrak's southbound Coast Starlight, led today by the AMTK 510, cools its heels at San Luis Obispo as passengers enjoy a chance to stretch their legs and admire the unusual leader on their train t... (more)

AMTK 510 passing the searchlight in Santa Margarita, CA

Rumbling through downtown Ventura, AMTK 510 lets everyone in this small, costal community hear it's unique, hybrid horn as it approaches the 541-foot-long bridge than crosses US 101.

Making good time on its southern trip down the rails that the famous Daylight passenger train once plied, Amtrak's southbound Coast Starlight races across the 811-foot-long Gaviota trestle.... (more)

Having just met its northbound counterpart, Amtrak's southbound Coast Starlight is back on the move and up to track speed as it races through the vineyards at Edna as it heads for the coast.

Located in the hills of north of San Luis Obispo, the 5,100 foot long siding of Chorro is one of two, current locations between San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita where trains can meet if necessa... (more)