The climb up to Tunnel #1 provides the California Zephry crew and passengers a clear view of Coal Creek Canyon and Blue Mountain. The Zephyr will pass through 28 tunnels, including the nearly 6 m... (more)
Amtrak 83 leads the California Zephyr's #5 train around the corner, leaving Coal Creek Canyon behind and climbing up to Tunnel #1 at Plainview.
Amtrak's California Zephyr splits the Southern Pacific signals as it accelerates out of the resort town of Truckee.
FRA private car hitches a ride on the westbound Southwest Chief
Amtrak train 777 passes through CP Maple just north of the Metrolink station in the city of Orange, California. This Pacific Surfliner is heading from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, and is ... (more)
Amtrak 777 pounds the switch at Strathearn in the last light of the first day of the new year.
The Mississippi River has caused alot of headaches in the Midwest with the railroads this spring. The river crested at Burlington, IA, (19 miles upstream) on 6-02 was the 3rd highest crest on reco... (more)
Three “elephant-style” GE P42DCs power Amtrak’s eastbound California Zephyr into the horseshoe curve at Coal Creek Canyon just downgrade of Plainview, Colorado, on the afternoon of June 24, ... (more)
Amtrak's Coast Starlight, masquerading as the 'San Joaquin Starlight' during a one day detour in September 2013, has entered the east end of what was once Tunnel Half, located in the heart of the ... (more)
Amtrak #3 the Southwest Chief is seen detouring over Union Pacific's Alhambra Sub between Colton and Los Angeles, CA. I believe this was due to flooding on BNSFs San Bernardino Sub. The San Bern... (more)
Amtrak 83 leads Lincoln Service 83 past the historic Alton depot in Lockport.
Running Late- California Zephyr flies through Mendota, IL after 10PM.
AMTK 83 (P42) leads an over 7 hour late Amtrak 51 "The Cardinal" out of Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Seattle section of the Empire Builder crosses the North Fork Skykomish River in the morning at Index, Washington while on its way down from Stevens Pass.
