You have to see it to believe it. An Amtrak Cascades locomotive on point taking the Empire Builder across the country to Chicago. This unit will end up being serviced over there, however, it app... (more)
Dawn on DINA: The westbound Empire Builder takes a Clear signal at West Albus on BNSF's Columbia River Subdivision as the sun's first rays paint the distant bluffs.
The sun's first rays set aflame some low-hanging clouds as Amtrak's Empire Builder races westward towards an on-time arrival in Everett. The train would soon meet Railroad:Amtrak Locomotive:GE P42DC Location:Baring, Washington, USA Locomotive #:AMTK 156 Train ID:No. 7 Photo Date: October 19, 2008
The first train of the morning past the Izaak Walton Inn was the Empire Builder and the chase up and over Marias Pass was on! A great start to a great day of railfanning.