P32AC-DMs 711 and 715 at Hyde Park with Empire Service train 236.

Reds At Rhinecliff. A three way meet of sorts occurred at CP 89 just north of the Amtrak Rhinecliff Station on the morning of April 21, 2022. With a hi-rail vehicle sitting behind it on Tra... (more)

Empire Service train 260 at Ossining.

Amtrak Train 284 leans into a superelevated curve as it approaches Barhydt Road in Glenville, NY at speed.

With the fresh snow from yesterday shining bright he 100 pulls Amtrak 284 over the Mohawk entering Schenectady with river & ice jams flowing fast beneath.

Amtrak Empire Service 284 makes its station stop in Rochester, New York on a sunny winter morning. While at the station, CSX's Q627 freight from Selkirk to Buffalo departs after working Goodman St... (more)

Amtrak Empire Service train 260 in the snow at Ossining.

Amtrak P42DC 107 leading Empire Service train 260 at Sleepy Hollow.

The Empire Service passes the base of the New York Central Railroad coaling towers at CSX Dewitt Yard in the afternoon.

A veteran of MILW heritage is westbound. Photo by unknown, from my collection.

It Happens. From time to time when a dual mode (third rail electric or diesel powered) P32 is not available, Amtrak will use P42s in Empire Service. Some of Penn Station’s platforms conta... (more)

Amtrak P32AC-DM 711 leading a southbound Empire Service train.

Amtrak Empire Service along the Erie Canal at Clyde, NY.

Amtrak Empire Service Train 280 from Niagara Falls to Moynihan Train Hall rounding the curve before entering Breakneck Ridge Tunnel. P32AC-DM 716 and five Amfleets with Bannerman's Catsle seen in ... (more)

Southbound Empire Service train 260 at Garrison.