Eastbound whisks by. I caught a westbound and never saw these again.

Westbound "Texas Eagle" looking good. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

Southbound "Palmetto". Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Swoosh and it’s gone. Photo by Calvin Christman.

In a very rare passenger move this southbound excursion is rounding a sharp curve of the former Clinchfield just north of St. Paul.

Amtrak B32-8WH 513, with eastbound 42, the Pennsylvanian, on the NS Pittsburgh Mainline at Latrobe, Pennsylvania. May 6, 2014. Jack D Kuiphoff © photo

Found this Paducah rebuild working M of W. Hoped to find good weather before the vacationers came out. Struck out on the weather in the Northeast. As usual. Rumor is the sun does shine there... (more)

Honorary E-unit? A local express races by, WB I'd guess. Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

Relics in service. This was SAL's only E9A, inherited by SCL and acquired by the nationalized passenger service corporation. Will we ever revere the P42 as much? I have my doubts. Photo by Gar... (more)

Two classics side by side. Looks like one has a little wrinkle and bump on its face. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

The "Palmetto" with a meet on double track. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Northbound Amtrak No. 14, the Coast Starlight with Siemans ALC-42 No. 314 leading, crosses Padre Juan Canyon Road as it rolls through Faria Beach Coloney on the Santa Barbara Sub.

Amtrak's northbound Adirondack departs Fort Edward station northbound with a clear signal ahead.

FORT WORTH TX May 26 1985 — Amtrak P30CH 719 leads train 21, The Eagle, into the station area. My photo.

Photo by Gary Zeitler, from my collection. Scapegoat?Maybe. A major wreck was determined to be caused by the trucks, at high speed, so the entire class was scrapped (oops, recycled). I have to ... (more)