The southbound Auto Train departing the Lorton terminal. Soon enough a consist like this will be a thing of the past, as ALC-42s are planned to start leading in early August.

A well-timed rerouted grain train surprises us as we spend some free time railfanning in Lorton, VA near the Chaney Concrete facility. This train was rerouted due to a derailment caused by a rocks... (more)

An afternoon VRE Fredericksburg Line service passing by the Lorton Concrete Plant as it makes its way down to Woodbridge for its next stop.

Phase IV #164 running north with Amtrak Northeast Regional P158-25 past an approach signal for an incoming southbound. Didn't take long for this newly painted unit's shine to wear off and collect ... (more)

A Southbound Regional for Norfolk runs through the VRE Station in Lorton, dogging the many shadows that have overtaken the tracks on a stellar October afternoon.

A private corporation operated the Auto Train 1971-1981. One of the carrier's brightly colored locomotives idles prior to departure from Lorton, VA.

Southbound Autotrain leaving Lorton on the way to Florida.

Did you know, Auto Train is the longest passenger train in the world? It's longer than the Empire State building is tall. It also happens to be the only Amtrak train where you can bring your vehi... (more)

Waiting at Lorton for the afternoon departure to Sanford, Florida.

Amtrak Auto Train getting ready for it's arrival in a few minutes after the trip from Florida.

CSXT 2795 leads a short local train northbound through Lorton Station. A caboose was placed at the rear of the train.

CSXT 2795 leads a short local train through Lorton Station.

VRE communting train departs Lorton Station.

VRE communting train arrives at Lorton Station.