Train 14 had a consecutively numbered head-end on this trip north, the 192 and 191. Also, riding on the tail were three private cars: the Colorado Pine, Iowa Pacific Sky View obs and the Baton Rou... (more)
Next to a cattle ranch at Sheep Mountain Road Crossing a bouquet rests near the tracks as a memorial of some sort. The question comes to mind: is it a tribute to whom...or to what?
Amtrak's Coast Starlight descends from Cascade Summit on its way north.
The Northbound Starlight with the addition of two baggage cars today.
The Northbound Starlight with the private car "Dagny Taggart" on the rear. Once a former NYC observation car, it now sports MKT logo at the end.
Coast Starlight 11 winding down the Cuesta grade.
I Managed to catch both starlights and a Hi-railer while mountain biking on the Cuesta grade today. The hills are staring to turn to a golden brown as summer appears to be approaching as Coast Sta... (more)
The north bound Coast Starlight departs San Luis with AMTK 467, a unit from the Cascade transets of the Pacific Northwest.
On a crisp autumn day in the Willamette Valley, Amtrak's Coast Starlight is captured rolling through an s-curve in the small town of Aurora on its way south to Los Angeles.
On the day of his final run with Amtrak, a waving hand is seen in the cab as George Landrock arrives at Portland's Union Station for the last time. The smoke rising from the rails is the result of... (more)
An unusually stealthy looking Genesis with a FRA inspection car upfront, adorning the Pennsylvanian Railroad livery, makes it's way into SLO.
The northbound Coast Starlight heads over the trestle at scenic Gaviota State Park after a rain shower. This was my first visit here after seeing plenty of great pics from this spot. Although th... (more)
The Heartland Flyer's "Big Game Train" engine with a unique decal passes a UP passenger special which is on route to Long Beach.
A child views the vintage full-length domes on the back of The Coast Starlight.
