Crew members make final preparation on the Martina McBride charter train prior to its cross-country journey.

An unlikely pair. A locomotive that predates Amtrak in the foreground and one of the newest on the roster next to it. One is a diesel-electric and the other an electric. Although both were built ... (more)

Two gondolas are being converted into Temporary Platform cars at the Bear shops.

Temporary Platform Gondolas were recently converted from MOW gons by the Bear shops and deployed to support a track work project on the NEC. They allow high level boarding from the center track wh... (more)

Temporary Platform Gondolas were recently converted from MOW gons by the Bear shops and deployed to support a track work project on the NEC. They allow high level boarding from the center track wh... (more)

Temporary Platform Gondolas were recently converted from MOW gons by the Bear shops and deployed to support a track work project on the NEC. They allow high level boarding from the center track wh... (more)

A Northeast Regional heads over Little Patuxent River.

A #newAcela is seen on a test run through the heart of Amish country.

A #newAcela passes over the Susquehanna River for the first time.

The #newAcela heads to the yard.

A young railfan takes a close look at the "Spirit of Pete Grosso" decal and probably wonders who that person was. Hopefully he's seen my other images and back story on how this unit came... (more)

The first wrapped ACS-64 is compared with a standard Phase 5 liveried sister after being completed but yet to be known to the public. The next day it would enter into service and turn heads throug... (more)

Empire Service rolls west through Clyde along the Erie Canal.

"Huntington Beach" rolls past San Clemente beach.

For decades Americans have asked, "How come we don't have high speed trains like Europe?" Well, now we will. This is essentially a 5th generation TGV and is rather different than anythin... (more)