A custom cover tested on Auto Train to further prevent diesel exhaust from entering into the car when positioned directly behind the locomotive is seen here.
Amtrak's southbound Auto Train 53 is staged at the station, waiting to board passengers. Next to the train are a string of multilevel auto carriers assigned to the train.
Amtrak's northbound Auto Train No. 52 has arrived in Lorton early. Amtrak P32 511 is staging the first string of multilevel auto carriers for unloading.
Vehicles are loaded into auto carriers and hauled down to sunny Florida while they relax and get ready to enjoy a ride on the longest passenger train in the world; Amtrak's Auto Train.
Auto Train loading at Auto Train terminal Lorton
Amtrak's Lorton switcher begins to place autp carriers from the inbound Auto Train for unloading.
A trio of Pooches wait to depart Lorton.
The southbound Auto Train is being prepared for departure. The passenger portion of the train is behind two P40s while the loaded auto carriers are assembled on another track to be added to the r... (more)
Southbound Auto Train departs Lorton.
Amtrak's southbound Auto Train is getting ready for departure. The yard switcher will assist in doubling the multilevels, on the right, onto the rear of the train.
Amtrak's northbound Auto Train has just arrived in Lorton, Va. The 511 is staging the multilevels for unloading.
Twenty-nine years and one month after Amtrak revived the Auto-Train, the P053-30 departs the Lorton, Virginia terminal with a pair of P40DCs - 831 and 814 - as the Superliner cars trail the motive... (more)
Vehicles are loaded as passengers arrive for their southbound journey.
The Amtrak Police prepare to take Auto Train.
With a sign like this, it's unmistakable what train this is. Gotta love that signature palm tree.