In its final year of operation, Rock Island train #6, the Rock Island-Chicago Quad Cities Rocket, makes its stop at Joliet, IL. Just two cars trail E8 655. Along with the Peoria Rocket, this train... (more)
After setting out Amtrak baggage car No. 1222, the head end power of Amtrak train 5, the westbound California Zephyr, backs through Denver Union Terminal trackage back to its train at Denver Union... (more)
The City of Portland/Denver at Bensenville on its way west with lead unit FP45 No.2 on December 03, 1970. Passenger service will be short-lived for the Milwaukee Road's five FP45's as they will b... (more)
Departing the station in Pomona CA is Amtrak’s train 36, the Ogden UT-bound Desert Wind. On this day, a pair of F40PHs, 214 and 249, are in charge of this nine-car train. There is a lot... (more)