Smoke from a forest fire begins to roll in in the skies and races train 1572 south. 1572 has a P42 leader, common in the F59 era but rare today.

Amtrak 579 arrives in Los Angeles with a P42 on the rear.

Silver Star flies past Blue Springs

Amtrak Cardinal departing Charlottesville.

The Silver Star flies through Orange City skimming past Blue Springs State Park.

Northbound equipment move P95029 races through the Fort Lauderdale Amtrak/Tri-Rail station destined for Jacksonville, Florida. Amtrak 165 leads one baggage car and 15 amfleet coaches, some of whic... (more)

Wagons East!!!

For years, I've joked with fellow coworker and RailPictures contribuitor Elijah Cross about getting a very long telephoto lens and shooting the intermediate pai... (more)

Capitol Limited - 29 Approaches Harpers ferry for it's scheduled stop.

A day after a record snowstorm, Amtrak service resumes as the Palmetto makes its way south.

The eastbound California Zephyr hugs the Colorado River for most of the way through its namesake state. A picture perfect sky and setting make the scene.

The California Zephyr snakes along the Colorado River past mountains that dwarf the train.

The California Zephyr snakes along the Colorado River past mountains that dwarf the train.

The California Zephyr snakes along the Colorado River past mountains that dwarf the train.

The California Zephyr heads though some wild and desolate terrain without many signs of life. This scenic area is strikingly beautiful.

The California Zephyr heads along the Colorado River east of Grand Junction.