Amtrak Siemens ACS-64 670 was the final unit of that order to be delivered. During the "Farewell To The AEM-7" excursion on June 18, 2016, the engine was displayed as part of a tour of t... (more)
A short DCR local has just completed a set-off at a siding north of Seaford and is proceeding into town. The road to the right of the train is aptly named "Conrail Road" as it parallels... (more)
Amtrak Acela Express train 2154 leans into the super-elevated curve at Claymont, Delaware with the rest of her train lost in the cloud of snow that she's kicking up.
A DC bound Acela train set races through Newark DE on a wet fall afternoon. Amazing to still see the old PRR color position lights still in service on the NEC.
The 945 still had over a decade of service left before retirement, and is now preserved at IRM. The 610 was still on the active roster at the time, but already made its last revenue run months pri... (more)
While technically still on the active roster at the time of the photo, this unit would never make another revenue run. It was officially retired 10/27/03.
"Christmas Eve in Delmarva"
An Amtrak Regional Express led by AMTK No. 612 whips around a super-elevated curve on the express track just shy of Claymont station in Delaware. Note the surviving Pennsylvania signal bridge in ... (more)
Amtrak's TSAVe got a refreshed livery that is a mix of MOW Yellow and Phase VI.
Conrail RS32 2031 stands outside the Maryland & Delaware engine house in Federalsburg, Delaware. Although the 1961 Alco looks rough, the M&D forces rehabilitated it to operating condition. It’s ... (more)
An old timer once told me you can always tell the best running AEM-7s because they look the worst. What he meant was that since they were always on the road, they didn't get as much time for cosme... (more)
With the nose cone retracted, it kind of reminds me of the Hasbro game hungry hippos.
Arriving WIL.
907 on inbound Northeast Regional 85 to Richmond.
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