Amtrak's Crescent runs past an MOW crew on Washington Union Terminal trackage in DC.

The westbound Cardinal pulls into the station at Culpeper, Virginia.

Amtrak's California Zephyr #6 speeds east across the ex D&RGW near Thompson, UT with a few friendly toots of the horn from the engineer. Next stop is Grand Junction,CO with an eventual destination... (more)

One of the most shot spots on the BNSF Hi-Line Subdivision is the view from Two Medicine Bridge of the valley and trestle. Despite being one that is shot by everyone who shoots the line, its magni... (more)

While it lacks the stunning mountain vista and classic farm scene that Two Medicine Bridge offers, Midvale Creek Bridge just west of it is still a great choice. As the Amtrak Empire Builder slows ... (more)

Moments before the setting sun disappears completely, Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief travels past an active set of semaphore signals. While many of these historic signals have fallen in rece... (more)

While not quite as dramatic as the photo might indicate, an empty BNSF coal train waits for the passing of the morning California Zephyr Amtrak train, which is crossing the Denver Diamond and head... (more)

Davis Tower interlocking at the right

With the evening sun setting low and providing a golden glow over the passenger cars, AMTK 195 (P42DC) brings the evening California Zephyr Amtrak into the Denver Yard, passing under the Park Aven... (more)

I finally shot my first picture at Floy. Floy is out in Utah's eastern desert on the former D&RGW main.

Amtrak 5 has just departed Sacramento and speeds through West Sacramento heading for its next stop in Davis

October 4, 2014. Featuring a huge wave from one of the crew, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief #3 makes an appearance as it descends off of Glorieta Pass and into Canyoncito, NM on a beautiful early autu... (more)

A stiff breeze blows AMTK 195 into town, destination Denver Union Station.

The westbound Southwest Chief ducks under the former IC Iowa line as it heads west by LaVergne.

The sountbound 'Crescent' streaks by Sugar Hill, about to pass one of few Southern Railway signals made of aluminum on the division. Just before sunrise, nasty skies lie to the east, and more are ... (more)