The human aspect is one of the reasons I love railfanning Amtrak. Passenger trains harken back to a much simpler time when train travel was a part of everyday life for the masses--"the gold old d... (more)
The Southwest Chief cruises west at track speed over the bridge at Media, IL on the Chilli Sub.
Tchula is a great spot for a photo of a SB. Just barely on the map, but enough in the town to put it on there.
Running about two hours late, Amtrak's California Zephyr descends Cedar Hill in Utah's Green River Desert region.
The Southwest Chief crests the hill with a private car on the rear. It was a very nicely done GM&O 6-axle car with a rear obs.
Making station stop. Train had so much freight on rear GE's almost didn't get it moving!
Nikon D70
Meet at Point of Rocks
and a freindly wave from the cab!!!
Amtrak train #19 in Hattiesburg, MS with P42's 85 and 206.
Several members of the MS Great Southern Chapter NRHS and other Amtrak passengers greet Amtrak train #59 as it arrives in McComb, MS.
