P42 #46 faces #100 in preparation for the following day's celebratory event. These are the first two of six 50th Anniversary locomotives Amtrak is releasing throughout the year.
POTUS Joe Biden tweeted, "This is a birthday I certainly wouldn’t miss." He didn't disappoint. Aside from facts and figures about why investing in passenger rail is wise environmentall... (more)
Tune in on April 30 at 2:30 PM ET, for Amtrak's 50th anniversary celebration livestream from Philadelphia, PA as Amtrak kicks off its 50th anniversary featuring remarks from President Joe Biden! ... (more)
The 46 is the first of six locomotives that will celebrate Amtrak's 50th anniversary, chosen among five P42s already budgeted for overhaul and one new ALC-42 Charger. Get the full scoop here: http... (more)
A mix of power at the shops.
This Acela II tied down at Race Street Yard is the second test train of the new Alstom 5th generation high speed trains that will replace the first generation Acela I built by Bombardier/Alstom th... (more)
CSX ES44AC-H #718 leads the rock runner through Harpers Ferry.
A Horizon car in fresh Phase VI livery takes a ride on the transfer table. Beech Grove has long been Amtrak's main back shop for overhauling locomotives and cars. The skilled laborers of this ama... (more)
"The Spirit of Pete Grosso" Washington Terminal heritage unit working its namesake terminal.
Names of destinations no longer served could be seen when the split flap solari board updated.
The clicking and clacking of the split flap solari board turned heads away from phones and ipads like none other.
P42 161 is being used on switching duty.
