The 46 is the first of six locomotives that will celebrate Amtrak's 50th anniversary, chosen among five P42s already budgeted for overhaul and one new ALC-42 Charger. Get the full scoop here: http... (more)

A mix of power at the shops.

This Acela II tied down at Race Street Yard is the second test train of the new Alstom 5th generation high speed trains that will replace the first generation Acela I built by Bombardier/Alstom th... (more)

CSX ES44AC-H #718 leads the rock runner through Harpers Ferry.

A Horizon car in fresh Phase VI livery takes a ride on the transfer table. Beech Grove has long been Amtrak's main back shop for overhauling locomotives and cars. The skilled laborers of this ama... (more)

"The Spirit of Pete Grosso" Washington Terminal heritage unit working its namesake terminal.

Names of destinations no longer served could be seen when the split flap solari board updated.

The clicking and clacking of the split flap solari board turned heads away from phones and ipads like none other.

P42 161 is being used on switching duty.

Acela kicking up snow through BWI.

The Boston Section of the Lake Shore Limited makes its stop at Springfield.

FEC old and new paint.

My wife and kids exchange waves with the engineer of the Carolinian.

Where has a decade gone? This was the making of Phase III heritage unit #145, but when in primer they all look the same. The 822 was already through the paint booth and getting finishing touches, ... (more)

This photo was taken 40 years to the day from when the first Amtrak train operated. Heritage units painted by the Beech Grove shops displaying each of Amtrak's locomotive liveries were posed in th... (more)