Dwarfed by the mountains on Cajon Pass, Amtrak P42s 175 and 55 ease the 17 car American Orient Express down the pass.

A 2AM call to the Chief Dispatcher to remind him that the AOE could not depart Barstow before 0600 paid of as the train was running ahead of schedule across Arizona, it was paced, held at Barstow,... (more)

Amtrak 175 and 55 ease the American Orient Express down Cajon Pass towards Los Angeles.

Dropping down Cajon for San Bernardino and Los Angeles, the American Orient Express appears with Amtrak 175 and 55 in a remarkably green and blooming landscape as it leaves the famous Cajon Pass b... (more)

The American Orient Express passes Stege. Nikon D70 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

The American Orient Express departs Oakland after dropping off passengers at the station which will be bussed to San Francisco for touring. Nikon D70 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

P42 #175 leads the eastbound Three Rivers upgrade at Summerhill.

NS 04T turbos eastbound under the blazing Fall colors around signal 328.4.

The eastbound Three Rivers crosses the historic PRR stone bridge over Loyalhanna Creek this morning. Canon 20D and 17-40mm lens, 1/640 sec. exposure, f6.3, F.L. 34mm, ISO 100.

After leaving Chicago 7 hours and 15 minutes late, The Capital Limited finally passes through West Newton, PA at approx. 2:00PM.

The westbound Cardinal eases to an unscheduled station stop at the Burke Centre VRE Station. An ill passenger needed attention from the local Fire & Rescue department.

Digital Rebel, Sigma 17-35

Amtrak 04T has a medium clear at Wing to cross 1 to 2, and 12N (below) will follow behind off of the Port Perry Branch.

Having arrived almost 30 minutes early (half thanks to schedule buffer), the Eastbound Zephyr's passengers have a chance to catch some fresh air. In the background, BNSF GP60M 159 sits idle.

One of several baggage cars with a decal applied for a certain service, 'Vermonter' baggage car #1802 now roams the entire Amtrak system, since checked baggage was discontinued on the Vermonter. ... (more)