The Empire Builder leaves downtown St. Paul departing Union Depot 48 minutes late bound for Red Wing amongst other destinations along the Mississippi River, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
A rare visitor as AMTK P32-8BWH #503 and AMTK P42DC #93 provide power to Amtrak Empire Builder Train #8 as it pulls in for it's station stop at Red Wing, MN. Photo taken 4/18/15 near MP 370.69 on... (more)
A rare visitor as AMTK P32-8BWH #503 and AMTK P42DC #93 provide power to Amtrak Empire Builder Train #8 while it sits at the station for it's station stop at Red Wing, MN. Photo taken 4/18/15 near... (more)
The dash 8 leading the Empire Builder was a total surprise as it rounded the wye at Merriam Park and took the switch over Prior Avenue and past the "Merriam Park" station sign. I was expect... (more)
In the morning sun, a late Empire Builder skirts the shores of the Mississippi River along the bluffs. They will try to make up the time between St. Paul and Milwaukee. It's warm today, but the ic... (more)