Coming down the south side of Raton Pass, the westbound Southwest Chief is on time today, approaching Raton, NM. Amtrak 145/154 lead today's edition. #145 has since been repainted ... (more)

Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief descends Raton Pass, passing the siding at Keota.

Slowly making its way through the downtown area, here's a glimpse of Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 moments prior to arriving at the depot in Albuquerque, NM.

Eastbound Amtrak number 4, Southwest Chief, departing Marceline.

With a friendly wave from the crew, Amtrak's Chicago bound Southwest Chief #4 travels east out of Sands, NM on an absolutely beautiful pre-spring afternoon.

With lots of friendly waving from the crew, Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief #3 makes it's way through the small community of Rowe, NM, on a cold and snowy winter afternoon.

Seen here, Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 makes its daily appearance as it pulls up alongside the station platform in Lamy, NM. Decorated in the phase IV paint scheme, this train fe... (more)

February 5, 2015. Roughly midway through its cross-country journey, Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 makes an appearance outside of Galisteo, NM, as the sun begins to set.

Amtrak's Southwest Chief crosses the vast expanse of southeastern Colorado on its way toward famous Raton Pass.

Amtrak train No. 3, the Southwest Chief, raises its own snowstorm flying through Robinson, New Mexico, on a cold January 28, 2000.

Amtrak's Southwest Chief rounds a curve just southwest of Streator, Illinois behind then new "Pepsi Can" GEs. During this period Amtrak trains carried express mail/freight on western tra... (more)

A 12 hour late Amtrak Southwest Chief resulted in a daylight run over the Arizona Divide as it rolls into Flagstaff for a station stop.

October 30, 2014. Featuring phase IV Heritage unit #184, as well as a friendly wave from the crew; Amtrak’s Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 travels at speed through the South Valley, shortl... (more)

October 27, 2014. Including a friendly wave from the engineer, phase IV Heritage unit #184 leads Amtrak’s Southwest Chief #4 through Rowe, NM on a gorgeous late October afternoon.

The Southwest Chief passes some glorious fall foliage as it prepares to slow for its next station stop at Trinidad.