Two MARC trains are neck and neck on the inbound and one is outbound. If you count the WMATA red line train in the background it's a 4 in 1.

The 10005 is a former "Michigan Coach;" originally a Metroliner. It is outfitted with lasers and gizmos on the roof to gather catenary information at 125mph. Coupled to it is 10004, th... (more)

One of two HHPs still in service has just completed its run.

Now retired, but at the time the 664 was bringing a Northeast Regional into Washington DC.

The lone ranger of red nose MARC locomotives is about to depart on a revenue run.

The NCDOT Combine (Baggage/Lounge) "Core Sound" makes its way from being rehabbed at Delaware Car down to home rails as a yard crew is on their way to attach it to the rear of the Caroli... (more)

MARC equipment laying over in the station.

The Phase IV Heritage unit heads out to the yard.

The one and only red nose left on the system made its way over the road yet another time. This unit is normally used for protect and is rarely seen in action. All sister units were sold. some w... (more)

Metroliner lives on in the form of a First Class Conference Car

Growing in numbers and on their way to taking over all conventional duty on the NEC, two Amtrak Cities Sprinters peek out of the maintenance facility at Ivy City on a picture perfect morning.

The pride of the fleet! These three wreck-damaged motors were involved in the most recent Popes Creek derailment. After massive rains they ordered a loaded B803 coal train to go down the Creek (... (more)

A true Amtrak oddball. This is an ex-Army hospital car, converted into a wheel car by Amtrak. This sign inside shows its age, noting that it has reference to P30CH wheels. Amtrak had several of... (more)

The static equipment display at Washington Union Station included private cars, Amtrak equipment from the NEC and Auto Train, and commuter equipment seen here.

Another one of Amtrak's newest locomotives was on display at National Train Day 2014, coupled to Conference Club Car 9800. This Genset was formerly SW1000r #799, and was completely transformed by... (more)