In the early 1990s, Amtrak explored the development of modern high-speed trains and leased two European electric trainsets for testing and revenue service on the Northeast Corridor between Washing... (more)
Unusual place for a high-speed train In 1992-93, Amtrak tested the Swedish-built X2000. The train was designed and built by Kalmar Verkstad (later merged with Asea Brown Boveri, Inc.) f... (more)
The first two ALC-42 chargers pose for a photo op. The 300 wears Phase VI, and the 301 wears the Amtrak 50th Anniversary "Day One" livery. If you look close you can see the 160 in Dash ... (more)
I remember when the 46 was released from the shops with its 50th markings, there were a number of fans complaining "THIS IS IT?" Well, as time would reveal, the 46 was just the start. Am... (more)
Several new GE B32BWHs, EMD F40PHs and a former GO Transit GMD GP40TC gather at Amtrak’s locomotive facility at Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1992.