K Tower in Washington is akin to an air traffic control tower, with hundreds of moves being directed each shift. I "stole" this composition idea from fellow RP contributor Jim Johnston. Photo ta... (more)

The 793 is tied down and waits for another crew to take over. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

The Capitol Limited consist gets its toilets serviced in the yard as seen from an Amfleet I Coach sitting on the short leg of the wye. Photo taken on RR property observing safety rules and with P... (more)

Looking west from atop of the yardmaster building, we see an Amtrak MP15 and VRE set, with the Metro facility on the other side of the mainline. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

The 3:15AM departure is prepared for its early morning trip up the corridor as the engineer tests the bell and strobe lights on this AEM-7AC.

The 10001 Amfleet Office Car "Beech Grove" sports an "Amtrak America" drum head.

A yard crew shoves a Northeast Regional into Union Station from the yard. Trains are brought to the yard to be wyed (turned) and serviced. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

An Amtrak and MARC HHP are coupled together in the shop allowing for an easy comparison of the subtle differences in paint schemes. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

So far, this is the highest numbered ACS-64 to arrive, but will eventually be one of 70. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

So far, this is the highest numbered ACS-64 to arrive, but will eventually be one of 70. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

This Acela heads up over the hill and into the shop for a checkup. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

Washington Terminal is home to a fleet of small Amtrak yard switchers such as this one. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

A Northeast Regional pulls into Washington and goes over the diamond. Photo taken on RR property with permission.

It's around 3AM, and this AEM-7AC has been added to a Northeast Regional consist. The train has been worked up by the mechanical team and will be ready to head up the road.

A truck assembly for an Acela car is seen in the Ivy City High Speed Rail building. Photo taken with permission.