"50th Phase V at Westchester Avenue"

On the afternoon of July 22nd, 2021, Amtrak 50th Anniversary P42DC #46, leads the Downeaster ACSES Test Train westbound under the abandoned NYW&B ... (more)

"50th Anniversary Over the Grand Junction Bridge"

Amtrak's Downeaster ACSES Test Train, with 50th Anniversary P42DC #46, ducks under the Boston University Bridge as it cross... (more)

Grand Junction Anniversary Runner. Amtrak 46 (P42DC, 50th Anniversary) lead Train 864 under the Boston University Bridge and over the Grand Junction Railroad Bridge and the Charles River fr... (more)

"Portland PTC Extra by Fenway"

Amtrak's Downeaster ACSES Test Train, with 50th Anniversary P42DC #46, shoves east past the famous Fenway Park on the MBTA Worcester Main Line... (more)

PTC Special at Metuchen: After a quick trip up to New England for Positive Train Control testing along the Downeaster route, Phase V 50th Anniversary P42 #46 leads the set past Metu... (more)

The California Zephyr passes Barr Lake at sunrise as it heads towards Denver, Colorado on the Brush Sub.

P42 #46 rolls through Penn Coach Yard during the setup for the 50th anniversary event.

P42 #46 faces #100 in preparation for the following day's celebratory event. These are the first two of six 50th Anniversary locomotives Amtrak is releasing throughout the year.

POTUS Joe Biden tweeted, "This is a birthday I certainly wouldn’t miss." He didn't disappoint. Aside from facts and figures about why investing in passenger rail is wise environmentall... (more)

Happy Anniversary! The first unit to receive a special paint scheme for Amtrak's Anniversary in 2021 was GE P42DC 46, chosen for the planned Presidential Inaugural train. On March 3, 2021, ... (more)

After leading Empire 284 in from Niagara Falls, the Amtrak Phase V 50th Anniversary engine sits in the yard at the Rensselaer shops. This is the first of 6 engines to be painted in 50th Anniversar... (more)

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)

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)

After leading Empire 284 in from Niagara Falls the Amtrak 50th Anniversary engine backs into the yard at the Rensselaer shops. It is passing AMTK 710, one of the Empire Service dual modes in the E... (more)