One of Amtrak's newest locomotives is on display at National Train Day 2014, coupled to Superliners no less; something highly unlikely.
A hippo heads into DC, where it will be removed and a P42 will take over for the rest of the way south.
It's Earth Day, and the latest genset, 599 (affectionately known as "Ella" - named after an employee's daughter) is readied for an unveiling ceremony that would take place later in the d... (more)
The 921 heads "up the street."
145 is in the house for some work. Photo taken with required PPE.
This rare visitor surprised me when I passed through the station.
The Capitol Limited shoves out to the yard on a sunny winter evening with K Tower in the background.
Soon morning commuters will be getting off their train and heading for their offices, primarily in the many federal government office buildings in the L'Enfant area south of the National Mall, or ... (more)
The 940 is lined up to go across the diamond. K tower, seen between the MARC train and P42 (of the Capitol Limited), controls all movements in, out and within this station. Photo taken on RR pro... (more)
Waiting for the next run.
In the shops, taken with permission.
The inbound Palmetto arrives Washington.
Here's a rather typical well lit 3/4 wedgie of train 20's (the Crescent) new locomotive heading to be coupled to its train.
The Beech Grove office car brings up the markers as this Northeast Regional heads up the road under threatening skies.
Two MARC Meatballs head up this evening commuter train boarding for an on time departure.