Photo by Gary Zeitler. From my collection.

Photo by Dave Petke. From my collection.

Back when Northeast Corridor trains still had names...the Yankee Clipper, Amtrak 173, passes through North Elizabeth shortly after departing Newark Penn Station. This train still runs toda... (more)

Look closely and you'll note the headlight lens and the fireman's window are missing and someone is in the cab. No amount of cloning could make this grizzled old veteran look good but there are s... (more)

Watched over by two local classics this unit on the "San Diegan" is a type becoming a classic. Retired, for the most part, like me. Hey, maybe I'm a classic?

Two Amtrak roster rarities stand together at the Ivy City terminal in Washington, DC. Amtrak 47 was one of three Washington Terminal RS1’s that received Amtrak’s Phase III paint scheme. Amtrak... (more)

Amtrak 303 is displayed at St Paul Union Depot for "Train Days". The locomotive is part of the initial order of Siemens ALC-42s to replace the aging GE Genesis locomotives on long-distan... (more)

In partial sun and running as train 967, Amtrak's Avelia Liberty (Acela 21) passes through Guilford while on a test run from Boston to Philadelphia. These new high-speed trainsets are manufactured... (more)

Looking rather worse for wear this unit awaits assignment. Photo by Ryan Ballard, from my collection.

Looking rather worse for wear this unit awaits assignment. Photo by Ryan Ballard, from my collection.

Soo Line train 11, powered by EMD GP30 Nos. 716 and 703, slowly moves west toward Duplainville, Wisconsin, on the afternoon of July 26, 1987. As the train approaches the Springdale Road grade cros... (more)

Originally UP this unit is wreathed in steam due to the crisp chilly air. Hey, it's Buffalo. At least the sun is shining. Photographer unknown, from my collection.

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

The northbound Palmetto has just crossed the Ashley River bridge and is rolling across the flats along the river. Bennett Yard is just a few hundred yards ahead, and just beyond the yard, the sta... (more)