Names of destinations no longer served could be seen when the split flap solari board updated.

The clicking and clacking of the split flap solari board turned heads away from phones and ipads like none other.

P42 161 is being used on switching duty.

Acela kicking up snow through BWI.

The Boston Section of the Lake Shore Limited makes its stop at Springfield.

FEC old and new paint.

My wife and kids exchange waves with the engineer of the Carolinian.

Where has a decade gone? This was the making of Phase III heritage unit #145, but when in primer they all look the same. The 822 was already through the paint booth and getting finishing touches, ... (more)

This photo was taken 40 years to the day from when the first Amtrak train operated. Heritage units painted by the Beech Grove shops displaying each of Amtrak's locomotive liveries were posed in th... (more)

I stumbled upon this switcher all masked off and met some nice folks working on giving it new paint not far from the Amtrak station.

The southbound Silver Meteor passes the local golf course, and the golfers hardly pay the train any attention.

My youngest videos the Silver Meteor departing Winter Park as the engine crew gives him a horn salute and friendly wave, making our day.

A nod to the past through the glow of of the blue nightlight, something sleeping cars have had since at least the Pullman and Budd heyday. The streaking red lights of a grade crossing passing my ... (more)

Of course, NS rolls through when I was hoping for an FEC unit that would match the artwork in the foreground. Oh well, at least I got a train!

Glenwood Springs is a charming community along the Colorado River. This station originally opened on June 18, 1904 and was built by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW), served today... (more)