The Empire Builder exits over the south side of the Mississippi River Lift Bridge that still bears signs of its Milwaukee Road heritage. Next stop: Red Wing, MN.
Photos of Amtrak's northern U.S. long distance train the Empire Builder from Seattle/Portland to Chicago. Westbound Train #7 (27-Portland section, 807-Chicago to St. Paul) & Eastbound Train #8 (28-Seattle section, 808-St. Paul to Chicago)