Well, this was bound to happen sooner or later. We're gonna need this locomotive entry in the database sooner or later, too, as these will bump all the GE's off the train by year's end I am told.... (more)

Testing testing, Chargers testing on Auto Train and lead for the first time south on 53 earlier then back on 52 seen here dodging afternoon summer storms.

81 on 91. The Amtrak Chargers have invaded but a few P42's hold out.

With service to Lorton, VA from Sanford, FL, Amtrak Train number 52 (the Auto Train) moves across the Draw Bridge that passes over the Ortega River aka McGirts Creek just south of downtown Jackson... (more)

With service to New York from Miami, Amtrak Train number 98 moves across the Draw Bridge that passes over the Ortega River aka McGirts Creek just south of downtown Jacksonville.

We take the GE a little more seriously now that Chargers have essentially replaced them, even better when a special one shows up.

Chargers are on! Like someone threw a switch the Chargers have taken charge of the Silver Service the Meteor seen at Palatka.

GE P42DC #75 and ALC-42 Charger #310 lead Amtrak #91 into Tampa.

Chargers for the second time lead the Silver Star. Dual sets of chargers have turned up on 97/98 and now have reached 91/92.

While the new Chargers are daily sights elsewhere on Amtrak trains, this is the first pair to lead without assistance in Florida, seen on the northbound run from Miami.

Southbound Meteor. Amtrak P42DC no. 152 (GE Genesis, 1992-2001) and SC-44 no. 336 (Siemens Charger, 2016-present) are the power on train 97(22), the southbound Silver M... (more)

To Auto Train. Amtrak P40DC no. 831 (GE Genesis, 1992-2001) has just arrived at Sanford Station with train 53(22), the southbound Auto Train. In the background is Amtrak 5... (more)

Amtrak's southbound Silver Star cruises down the A Line through the suburbs on the outskirts of Tampa Bay running about 2 1/2 hours late. Within the past few weeks of the date of this photo, Amtra... (more)

Amtrak 91 races into Seville. Scenes like this will change soon as Chargers are slowly taking over Amtrak long distance services.

Amtrak 53 the Auto Train