The last day of 2021 was a good one! The Phase I heritage unit came down on train #59 (City of New Orleans), and I just so happened to be going to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. Here's a shot of... (more)
Backing into Chicago’s Union Station is a seven-car Amtrak train. I’d seen these engines listed on being on the City of New Orleans the previous day, although in reverse order (with 15... (more)
Its a beautiful morning to take flight and see the northbound Amtrak City of New Orleans doing every bit of 79 MPH through Chebanse on its way to Chicago Union Station.
Shortly after dawn, Amtrak's City of New Orleans passes downtown Memphis. In a minute or so the train will arrive at Memphis Central Station. 59 was running about a half hour late which allowed ... (more)