here the train can be seen as it is passing along the outer edge of the Civil War era Chickamauga Battlefield. This one of a few "S" curves in the area that allow for both locomotive and most of the train to be photographed as one.
The GE Genesis series are well known for being Amtrak's locomotive. With confirmation of retirement from Amtrak themselves, their time is limited. Now is your chance to catch them before the chargers arrive!