On November 1, 2012, Amtrak No. 5, the California Zephyr, is seen just moments after leaving Azure, Colorado. A silver signal box at the west end of Azure siding can be seen, and Amtrak is already... (more)

Southbound Amtrak Saluki train rolls thru the small town of Onarga, about 5 miles south of Gilman. The next stop for 391 is Champaign, IL, at 10:25am. This train operates to Carbondale, IL.

The Moment of Sunrise

Thanks to George Hamlin whose footsteps at this location I have tried to follow, hopefully not too closely.

My other Neabsco shots are Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Neabsco, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 84
Train ID: CSX P086
Photo Date: December 29, 2011

Regional ready for departure to Richmond

Amtrak's "Cardinal" paused at Manassas

On a cold fall morning, frozen fog hangs low on the Yough River as a late P030 cuts through the thick stuff heading east.

Hiball Amtrak 50

Anticipation

A close up view of Amtrak # 68 racing toward New York City as it just plowed through a snow bank at Vanier St

Being the first train to roll on this line most of the time after snowstorms, Amtrak 68 is forced to hit the snowbanks, much to the pleasure of fans like me and Railfan60! ;)

Clear blue skies, snow banks and a train; what a nice mix don't you think?

Amtrak number 3 the Southwest Cheif nears its western terminus as it passes by Verdemont.

Having finally been released to head west with a new crew after a roughly 5 hour delay resulting from striking two high school kids walking to school, the Capitol Limited is once again highballing... (more)

Amtrak 68 accelerates away from the Plattsburgh station as they lean into a super-elevated curve.