Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief departs Lamy, New Mexico, on the afternoon of May 20, 1999. Apparently some power issues further east on the trip has required the assistance of a Burlington N... (more)

Loaded coal train eases through downtown Minneapolis.

Amtrak No. 3, the Southwest Chief, is climbing Glorieta Pass at Glorieta, New Mexico, on May 20, 1999. Apparently some power issues further east on the trip has required the assistance of a Burlin... (more)

Running out of the storm
Amtrak No. 3, the Southwest Chief, is about to curve through the mile 706.2 semaphores near Robinson, New Mexico, on May 20, 1999. Apparently some power issues ... (more)

Amtrak No. 3, the Southwest Chief, is looking a bit green on May 20, 1999. Apparently some power issues further east on the trip has required the assistance of a Burlington Northern coal motor; EM... (more)

Probably Wyoming coal going to Texas. The other units were UP 3535, BN 5529, EMD 9096, plus helpers (DPUs?) BN 7305 and 6707.

Taking coal south. Units: head end BN 9276, UP 3535, BN 5529, EMD 9096 and rear-end helpers BN 7305 and BN 6707.