Amtrak #6, the California Zephyr, rolls to a stop in front of the depot at Helper. Those Union Pacific freight engines beside #6 are one of 2 helper sets normally assigned here to assist westbound... (more)
With it's crew change complete, the San Joaquin Starlight highballs Bakersfield's original, ex-Southern Pacific station for its run up the Central Valley. In reality, this is Amtrak's north... (more)
Amtrak's detouring northbound Coast Starlight twists and turns between Russ and Ravenna as the long distance train climbs through the ex-Southern Pacific Soledad Canyon. Part of the original North... (more)