Amtrak 161 leads train #11 (13) out of Tunnel 5 and up the Tehachapi's at Cliff.
The eastbound Empire Builder is about two hours late, but making up time as it zips along the single track between Becker and Big Lake.
Amtrak pulls away from the Amshed passing Hunt tower.
A freindly wave from a crew member as the Silver Meteor streaks south, although in 5 miles, the train will stop at the Jacksonville Amtrak station.
The evening westbound Quincy train passes up a special on track 3 to pick up passengers from Hinsdale to CUS. The guy who biked to the bridge is either unaware the special's coming up behind him ... (more)
The inbound Saluki hits the hump in the St. Charles Air Line that helps it clear Canal Street, which in turn is over the Canal Street Wye. Below, a Metra train awaits the afternoon rush.
Inbound Missouri Service heads under Canal Street and over the Canal Street Wye, just minutes from its Chicago Union Station destination.
Amtrak's southbound Crescent passes through Douglasville Ga.
Sundays Pennsylvanian gets underway to tackle the West Slope just out of the Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The Amtrak #43 Pennsylvanian banks hard westbound away from Septa's Malvern Station on a beautiful afternoon.
Amtrak 53, the s/b Auto Train, flies through Ashland. Thanks to Roman for helping with the editing.
The Southwest Chief is rocketing along jointed rail as it splits the semaphores at Colmor, NM. Yes, these classic signals are still standing, but for how much longer?
The Saluki, incoming on the St. Charles Air Line. The city is unmistakable from this vantage point.
The Saluki backs around the Canal Street Wye, and toward Union Station.
Third train of the day, and I was only their for 6 minutes!
