Amtrak is operating off the Track 2 (the middle track), which is a very rare occasion since this requires the low level platforms at the far end of the high level platforms to be used. This provid... (more)
One of the first Amfleet I Coach Class cars with the new interior refresh, featuring comfortable e-leather cushion upgrades to the existing seat frames.
One of the first Amfleet I Business Class cars with the new interior refresh, featuring comfortable e-leather cushion upgrades to the existing seat frames.
Conductor Manny makes sure his train gets off the platform safely as he departs Washington Union Station for the last time as a Conductor.
Conductor Manny is always pleasant, but he had an extra pep in his step on this day. After 30 years on the railroad this was his last trip, and he took time to bid farewell to his regulars. Happ... (more)
A herd of Amfleet Capstone food cars sit stored near the old coaling tower at the Wilmington Shops. Later, many of these cars were rebuilt into coaches for added capacity with the first being renu... (more)
How many folks realized that there was an Illinois High-Speed Rail decal applied to some Amtrak equipment? It was news to me until I saw it as well. The sticker denotes Chicago to St. Louis, whic... (more)
Metroliner ...a once well known and popular brand that was replaced as the premiere train on the Northeast Corridor by Acela. This car was awaiting overhaul at the Bear shops, and of inter... (more)
Northeast Direct ...a brand that has since been replaced by Acela Regional, followed by Regional, and exists today as Northeast Regional.
The conductor on Amtrak's westbound Carl Sandburg makes sure everyone is onboard prior to the train's departure from Naperville, Illinois on June 24, 2016. The train will head west to Aurora where... (more)
Gotta love those colors in golden hour. This is the Exhibit Train Store Car.