Amtrak's southbound "Crescent," train 19(11) rolls south through DAVIS interlocking, Newark, DE, on a late afternoon Veterans Day, 2024

America's Railroad Salutes Our Veterans. The special paint scheme, notably using red to contrast with the gray instead of the traditional blue, also features a large graphic with the writin... (more)

Glinting and Sprinting. The setting sun glints off Amtrak train 156, seen racing through Metuchen Station with ACS-64 631 in the lead. I was definitely channeling my friend Eugene Armer... (more)

Flowers and Foliage. With a box of blooming impatiens on the platform and a bit of fall foliage in the background, Amtrak ACS-64 no. 640 is seen leading train 19, the southbound Cres... (more)

Electric Through Iselin. Amtrak ACS-64 665 is seen leading Northeast Regional train 147 westbound through Iselin, New Jersey.

Sprinting Through Secaucus. Amtrak ACS-64 locomotive 602 whizzes through Secaucus Junction Station with Northeast Regional train 173.

Capitol Limited approaching Hapers Ferry station

AMTK No. 613 leads an express through Trenton, NJ, ducking the pedestrian overpass of the Trenton Transit Center.

AMTK No. 656 leads a train into the Trenton Transit Center bound for Philadelphia and points south.

A westbound Amtrak long distance train led by AMTK No. 660 shifts from track 3 to track 4 passing Fair Tower on its approach to the Trenton Transit Center.

A westbound Amtrak Regional Express led by ACS-64 "Cities Sprinter" No. 604 comes to rest while making a stop at the Trenton Transit Center.

A westbound Amtrak Regional Express arrives in Trenton, NJ, ducking several overpass as it snakes its way along the NEC towards the Trenton Transit Station just ahead.

An Amtrak Regional Express makes its way west through Trenton, NJ passing FAIR Tower on an approach to the Trenton Transit Center. The tower was built by the PRR in the late 1920's and was named a... (more)

Track Change. Amtrak ACS-64 no. 617 is seen leading Northeast Regional train 173 into Newark Penn Station, after crossing Dock Bridge. The train is arriving on Track 4, which is ... (more)

One little spot you always want to check is Sanford. You never know what Amtrak has stored here. Today, you can see a total of four back-up motors. They usually keep two at the other end for in... (more)