Amtrak engine #171 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Keenesburg, Colorado as a pink sunrise reflects off the side of the train.

A friendly wave and horn from the engineer acknowledge the photographer as the Texas Eagle makes an on time departure from St. Louis towards its final destination of Chicago, IL.

VIA 35 with VIA 905 and a Renaissance consist has just passed Turcot Ouest.

VIA 24 from Ottawa is close to Central Station as it passes Pointe St-Charles Yard with VIA 905 and a Renaissance consist.

AMTK 41 (P42DC) leads the Southwest Chief towards Levy, New Mexico.

AMTK 135 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr down the hill into Coal Creek Canyon as it heads to Denver, Colorado.

Amtak 146 & 158 power a six hour and 14 minute late eastbound California Zephyr. Two chargers, 333 & 337, are tagging along.

The California Zephyr 6 train heads east on the Brush Sub through Wiggins, Colorado, running past a large pond created from the numerous rainstorms that have pummeled the area.

VIA 33 has a single stainless steel car up front as it approaches Central Station.

Amtrak 175 & 194 power a 5hr late eastbound California Zephyr on BNSF's Hastings subdivision.

The morning light hits the side of Amtrak's eastbound Pennsylvanian as it travels through Lilly, Pennsylvania.

The Southwest Chief runs south through New Mexico as it heads towards Las Vegas, NM

Eastbound southwest chief #4 being led by Phase 3 Heritage Unit (Pepsi can) about to get to its next stop 'Winslow'. This spot is frequented by rail enthusiasts and provides a vantage point to pho... (more)

Eastbound southwest chief #4 being led by Phase 3 Heritage Unit (Pepsi can)

Eastbound Southwest chief from LA to CHI departs Flagstaff Depot after it's scheduled stop