After more than an hour's wait, Amtrak 15 leads the eastbound Empire Builder over the big bridge just west of Cut Bank MT. Worth the wait, I would say!

On a pristine, yet unusually wind free day on the southern edge of Glacier National Park in October, Amtrak train #8 rolls eastward by a remarkably glass-like pond, just west of Bison, MT, at a lo... (more)

The Empire Builder passes through the west end of Winona roughly an hour behind schedule, which is far enough behind to eliminate the brief break for passengers to get fresh air. Fall colors alon... (more)

Running a bit late out of MSP Amtrak's Empire Builder glides down Short Line Hill.

After conquering Marias Pass, an on-time Empire Builder rolls east toward East Glacier Park just west of Bison siding on BNSF's Hi Line sub.

The Empire Builder is right on schedule as it heads east for its next stop in Red Wing

Afternoon light on the eastbound Empire Builder isn't usually possible in Dakota, MN unless they're running late. In this case they were as they near River Junction almost 6 hours behind schedule... (more)

The Empire Builder #8 comes into Whitefish five hours late. The Amtrak staff at the depot reported mechanical issues back in Seattle as the reason.

The eastbound Empire Builder is 15 minutes ahead of being two hours late as it flies through Elk River. At the end, are several BNSF cars, some include the Marias Pass, and the Gerald Grinstein.

The Empire Builder is right on time as it passes just below downtown St. Paul on a beautiful September morning.

After a brief station stop and crew change, a very late Empire Builder is back on the move eastbound for St. Paul.

Over 6 hours late, the eastbound Empire Builder dodges clouds as it sprints through Sauk Rapids, just a couple of miles shy of its next stop at St Cloud.

The eastbound Empire Builder is right on time as slows for a station stop in La Crosse, WI.

The Empire Builder leaves downtown St. Paul slightly behind schedule and travels along the mighty Mississippi River bound for Chicago later this afternoon.

Departing MSP some 18 minutes late Amtrak's Empire Builder appears to be trying to make up time as it cruises past me at East Oakland. I was able to get into position just in time. Approximately... (more)