The westbound Cardinal winds its way through the mountains as the shadows start to creep over the tracks. As a result, this was the last train of the day for me.
The "Cardinal" flies above U.S. 29, north of Culpeper
No. 51, the westbound Cardinal, highballs through Craigsville on the former C&O Mountain Division.
The weekend Amtrak train follows the New as it makes its way through the gorge on a perfect Sunday Morning.
Temperature -3F, wind chill approx -20. Not "Minnesota cold," but the worst it's been in Chicago in years. Amtrak 51 is wye-ing to re-orient the train south/east. Unit 48 was in tow from DC for... (more)
This train is Amtrak 51, the combined Cardinal/Hoosier State, after having terminated at Union Station, now turing on the Canal Street Wye before heading into the Amtrak yard for servicing and red... (more)
After backing out of Union Station, the City of New Orleans begins it's southbound trek, streaking across the St. Charles Air Line above the Metra yards.
The westbound Cardinal scoots past NS's tiny intermodal yard at Van Dorn Street.
Amtrak's westbound Cardinal splits the old Monon semaphores at South Romney, Indiana.
Amtrak's westbound Cardinal (#51) makes a quick station stop at Alexandria running approx. 5 hours behind schedule.
Deadheading "Sounder" coach (leased by VRE) up front
The Cardinal wends its way through the switches for a back-in arrival.
Amtrak 51, the westbound Cardinal, FLIES through South Manassas at track speed.
The Cardinal departs Alexandria ahead of an NS light power move.
Amtrak No. 51 Departs the station at Staunton, VA on a bright, clear Sunday afternoon.
