Amtrak 180 (P42DC) has climbed out of Coal Creek Canyon and rounds the corner to enter Tunnel #1 on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.
New choo.
Following the Erie Canal for awhile, the iron horse now plods along where mules used to pull barges. This area of upstate NY is very scenic and tranquil.
A very enthusiastic wave from my son is responded to with a horn salute from the engineer of this Empire Service train.
The Capitol Limited rolls into Harpers Ferry after exiting the tunnel.
The Lake Shore Limited rolls into Rochester over scenic High Falls.
Amtrak Alstom Avelia Liberty Equipment Extra 855 crosses the Shaw's Cove Moveable bridge just before the sky opened up to torrential rain. This move was bringing the trainset back to Philly.
From high atop Tunnel #1 on the Moffat Line we see the California Zephyr run through Coal Creek Canyon, which is covered in smoke from the terrible wildfires to the north and west.
The AAPRCO private car special is crossing the Champlain Canal bridge at Whitehall after their annual trip to Burlington. The train comes off the VTR here and onto CP trackage.
More than 15 restless riders. The Amtrak "City of New Orleans" (Train 58) has a pair of P42DCs "elephant style) (AMTK 62 & 33) as it approaches Hazelhurst, Mississippi on Saturday, ... (more)
The AAPRCO private car special heads west through the Vermont countryside after their annual trip to Burlington.
Nearing the end of its journey from Chicago, Amtrak's eastbound Broadway Limited sails through North Elizabeth, NJ. Note that GG1 921 bears its Amtrak number but still sports Penn Central worms on... (more)
Amtrak Northeast Regional train 126 races against the sunset, heading to New York Penn Station.
