The California Zepher climbs the hill at Blue Mountain on the Moffat sub.

Number 3 ontime out of the city blasts through suburban Berwyn as the local nut case crossing guard waves intently.

Amtrak's Vermonter glides across the New England Centrals Georgia High Bridge in early morning light.

The California Zephyr arrives at Emeryville, near the end of its long trek west. For a shot of the Zephyr on another night, looking towards my shooting location for this shot, try Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Emeryville, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 187
Train ID: AMTK 5
Photo Date: October 13, 2005

Amtrak's eastbound California Zephyr winds its way along the Truckee River on the east side of Donner Pass.

A not so common view.

"Just another day in Paradise"

The two Amtrak trains to Pittsburgh, the 42 and 29, share the platform as passengers from the Cap Limited step off the train for a few mintues. 12:12 AM, 28 mins late.

Eastbound Amtrak Pennsylvanian on track 1 at MP 333.

The American Orient Express, headed up by AMTX 187 with B unit, AMTX 192 departed Salt Lake City at noon, heading back home to the northwest. She was just on a trip of the Grand Canyon and Nationa... (more)

Amtrak 187 with B unit AMTK 192 leads this fast moving private passenger train. With the all clear ahead signal, the AOE returns toward home in the northwest. UP 3819 who was ahead, pulled into th... (more)

The outbound Ann Rutledge crosses the Kankakee River making its early morning run.

6-8 hours late, Amtrak's Three Rivers tries to make up time. But soon time for this train will run out as March 6, 2005 will be it's last run.

Amtrak 187, Train #22, blows north through Lockport, kicking up a massive amount of snow on both sides of the train.