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By:Mike Woodruff
Dates:5/1/1971 - 12/31/2006
Album Info:Roster and action views of Amtrak power and equipment, old and new
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PC 4313
Title:  PC 4313
Description:  The National Limited runs alongside the Susquehanna River, passing the depot at Duncannon on the Middle Division. PC 4313 was originally PRR 5713A, later became Amtrak 319. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 1/22/2020 4:23:51 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  PC 4313(E8A)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
AMTK 850
Title:  AMTK 850
Description:  One of the original Pennsy Metroliner cab cars at Newark's Penn Station on New Year's Eve, 1971.
Photo Date:  12/31/1971  Upload Date: 1/23/2007 6:59:08 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1269   Comments: 1
B&O 1457
Title:  B&O 1457
Description:  Amtrak's George Washington approaches Alexandria with a short consist behind B&O E9 1457. Built as B&O #40, she would later become Amtrak 403:1.
Photo Date:  6/1/1972  Upload Date: 12/17/2008 1:54:31 PM
Location:  Alexandria, VA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  BO 1457(E9A)
Views:  1493   Comments: 2
PC 4313
Title:  PC 4313
Description:  PC 4313, shown here leading the eastbound "National Limited" on the Mopac, was later Amtrak 319:1. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1972  Upload Date: 12/10/2008 9:48:55 AM
Location:  Labadie, MO
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  PC 4313(E8A)
Views:  981   Comments: 1
SCL 586
Title:  SCL 586
Description:  SCL E-units handle the northbound Silver Star at Alexandria. SCL 586 was ex-ACL 555, exx-MKT 55B, nee-MKT 134, would later become Amtrak 244. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1972  Upload Date: 12/17/2008 1:23:14 PM
Location:  Alexandria, VA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  SCL 586(E8A)
Views:  1145   Comments: 4
RF&P 1013
Title:  RF&P 1013
Description:  The St. Petersburg section of Amtrak's northbound Silver Meteor prepares to back into Jacksonville Union Station. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1972  Upload Date: 3/14/2008 5:52:55 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  RFP 1013(E8A)
Views:  1662   Comments: 2
AMTK 905
Title:  AMTK 905
Description:  A pair of GG1s in Amtrak's "circus" scheme bring the westbound Broadway Limited through Hunter interlocking, under the LV bridge and past Waverly Yard. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 12/22/2008 3:18:49 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 905(GG1)
Views:  1279   Comments: 0
PC 4300
Title:  PC 4300
Description:  Amtrak's "National Limited" heads west on the old PRR Middle Division at View tower. The two PC E-units will stay on the train all the way to Kansas City. PC 4300 became Amtrak 307:1, later Amtrak 457. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 12/22/2008 6:48:17 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  PC 4300(E8A)
Views:  1500   Comments: 1
RF&P 1011
Title:  RF&P 1011
Description:  A late-running Amtrak train #85, the Champion, pulled by E-units from RF&P, L&N and UP, passes the Callahan depot. RF&P 1011 was later Amtrak 219:1. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1973  Upload Date: 12/29/2008 4:50:06 PM
Location:  Callahan, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  RFP 1011(E8A)
Views:  1240   Comments: 3
AMTK 213
Title:  AMTK 213
Description:  Amtrak train 96, the "Vacationer", slams past SE Okeechobee behind a former RF&P E8A and two former UP E9Bs.
Photo Date:  3/29/1973  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 9:10:36 PM
Location:  Okeechobee, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 213(E8A)
Views:  1916   Comments: 5
AMTK 216
Title:  AMTK 216
Description:  Amtrak 's southbound Silver Star departs Orlando. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1973  Upload Date: 1/12/2009 10:12:54 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 216(E8A)
Views:  1476   Comments: 2
AMTK 234
Title:  AMTK 234
Description:  Amtrak's southbound Vacationer crosses the diamond with the Gross cutoff and sails past the Callahan depot behind a former ACL E8. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  4/1/1973  Upload Date: 1/13/2009 6:41:19 AM
Location:  Callahan, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 234(E8A)
Views:  1223   Comments: 0
AMTK 222
Title:  AMTK 222
Description:  Amtrak's southbound Champion makes its station stop at the former SAL depot in Clearwater. Amtrak E8A #222 is ex-RF&P 1014. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 1/29/2009 8:50:10 PM
Location:  Clearwater, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 222(E8A)
Views:  1089   Comments: 0
AMTK 232
Title:  AMTK 232
Description:  This former SCL/nee ACL E8Am was the first of three Amtrak locomotives to wear number 232, the others being an FL9 and an F40PHR. Shot at the former ACL engine facility in St. Petersburg. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 11/19/2008 8:14:04 PM
Location:  Saint Petersburg, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 232(E8A)
Views:  1100   Comments: 1
AMTK 253
Title:  AMTK 253
Description:  Elephant-style E8s get ready to depart Tampa Union Station with the southbound Champion. Amtrak 253 was ex-SCL 596, nee-SAL 3057 (17341, 12/52). Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 2/6/2007 11:46:25 AM
Location:  Tampa, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 253(E8A)
Views:  2613   Comments: 2
AMTK 3812
Title:  AMTK 3812
Description:  Amtrak 3812 was a coach-tavern-lounge built as SAL 6302 in 1940 for the Silver Meteor, was later SCL 5812. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 11/19/2008 8:17:43 PM
Location:  Saint Petersburg, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1543   Comments: 1
AMTK 250
Title:  AMTK 250
Description:  Amtrak #81, the southbound "Silver Star" prepares to make a station stop at Wildwood, FL on the S-line. E8A #250 is in home territory; she's ex-SCL 593, nee-SAL 3054.
Photo Date:  8/17/1973  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 10:56:29 AM
Location:  Wildwood, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 250(E8A)
Views:  1390   Comments: 2
AMTK 238
Title:  AMTK 238
Description:  Amtrak train #96, the "Vacationer", pulls through the Can Yard at Auburndale, switching from the S-line to the A-line. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 9:10:20 PM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 238(E8A)
Views:  1141   Comments: 1
AMTK 217
Title:  AMTK 217
Description:  Photo 1 of 6 - Amtrak #81, the southbound Silver Star, arrives at Auburndale, FL. SCL personnel will now separate the St. Petersburg and Miami sections of the train. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:28:14 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 217(E8A)
Views:  785   Comments: 1
AMTK 217
Title:  AMTK 217
Description:  Photo 2 of 6 - Amtrak E8A #217 (ex-RF&P #1008) pulls away from the rest of the train. She will take the rear portion of the train on to St. Petersburg, FL. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:28:38 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 217(E8A)
Views:  808   Comments: 0
AMTK 412
Title:  AMTK 412
Description:  Photo 3 of 6 - Amtrak 412, a former UP E9A, pulls the Miami section of the train into the connection track. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:28:57 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 412(E9A)
Views:  919   Comments: 4
AMTK 8322
Title:  AMTK 8322
Description:  Photo 4 of 6 - the Miami and St. Pete sections of the Silver Star are separated behind Amtrak 8322, a dining-bar lounge car built by Budd in 1950 as SP 10409 for the Sunset Limited. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:29:14 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  681   Comments: 2
AMTK 217
Title:  AMTK 217
Description:  Photo 5 of 6 - E8A #217 now backs onto the rear five cars of the train, which comprise the St. Petersburg section. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:29:32 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 217(E8A)
Views:  767   Comments: 3
AMTK 217
Title:  AMTK 217
Description:  Photo 6 of 6 - the St. Petersburg section of the Silver Star departs Auburndale. Next station stop will be Lakeland, FL in about 15 minutes. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 10:29:51 AM
Location:  Auburndale, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 217(E8A)
Views:  862   Comments: 0
AMTK 624
Title:  AMTK 624
Description:  A pair of nearly new SDP40Fs brings Amtrak #6, the eastbound San Francisco Zephyr, under the Glenshire Drive bridge and alongside the Truckee River just east of Truckee, CA on the SP. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/3/2009 1:37:56 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 624(SDP40F)
Views:  1329   Comments: 7
AMTK 9372
Title:  AMTK 9372
Description:  Passengers in Amtrak dome-buffet-lounge car 9372 enjoy the scenery as the eastbound San Francisco Zephyr winds along the Truckee River. AMTK 9372 was ex-SP 3603, rebuilt as a dome buffet lounge in 1955 from SP counter-tavern car 10310, originally a Pullman-Standard car from the 1937 Daylight. After leaving Amtrak service the car spent time in Florida as an ice cream parlor and as part of a railroad-theme restaurant. It was later refurbished in New Orleans and returned to service on the Panama Canal Railway as PCRC 102 "Rio Chagres." Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  7/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/3/2009 5:11:39 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1218   Comments: 2
AMTK 220
Title:  AMTK 220
Description:  A former RF&P E8A leads the southbound "Riley" across the EJ&E and GTW diamonds and onto the C&O when its line via Peru, IN was still being operated as a through route. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/23/2009 7:54:19 PM
Location:  Griffith, IN
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 220(E8A)
Views:  1350   Comments: 4
AMTK 236
Title:  AMTK 236
Description:  Amtrak's eastbound "Riley" passes State Line tower. E8A 236 was ex-SCL 578, nee-ACL 546. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/12/2009 6:40:09 PM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 236(E8A)
Views:  1232   Comments: 4
AMTK 32
Title:  AMTK 32
Description:  Amtrak RDCs running as the "Land 'O Corn" on the IC Iowa division near Berwyn, IL. AMTK 32 was ex-BN 32, exx-NP B-32, nee-WP 376 "Zephyrette". Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/19/2009 12:34:31 PM
Location:  Berwyn, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 32(RDC2)
Views:  1103   Comments: 1
AMTK 3260
Title:  AMTK 3260
Description:  Amtrak 3260 "Wingate Brook" brings up the rear of the "Lone Star" at Joliet. This was a 5db-buffet-lounge-observation car built in 1949 as NYC 10632 for the Southwestern Limited (NY-St. Louis)
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/16/2009 6:40:34 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1196   Comments: 2
AMTK 329
Title:  AMTK 329
Description:  A former UP E8A all tricked out with spark arresters, snowplow pilot, icicle breakers, snow shields and a gumball flasher streaks south on the ICG with Amtrak's "Illini." Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/16/2009 8:42:26 AM
Location:  Flossmoor, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 329(E8A)
Views:  740   Comments: 1
AMTK 329
Title:  AMTK 329
Description:  Northbound "State House" at Joliet. Amtrak 329 is ex-UP 933A, is decked out with icicle breakers, spark arresters, snowplow pilot, fan shrouds. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/22/2008 12:28:52 PM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 329(E8A)
Views:  769   Comments: 2
AMTK 349
Title:  AMTK 349
Description:  The "Illinois Zephyr" heads west to Quincy. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/20/2009 1:18:39 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 349(E8A)
Views:  814   Comments: 2
AMTK 61
Title:  AMTK 61
Description:  A closer look at one of Amtrak's French-built Turbotrains as it crosses the Rock Island at Joliet, enroute to St. Louis on the former GM&O. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:17:36 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 61(Turbotrain)
Views:  971   Comments: 0
AMTK 618
Title:  AMTK 618
Description:  Nearly new Amtrak 618 heads up the Panama Limited on the ICG near Flossmoor. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/16/2009 9:46:23 AM
Location:  Flossmoor, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 618(SDP40F)
Views:  560   Comments: 1
AMTK 623
Title:  AMTK 623
Description:  Amtrak's eastbound San Francisco Zephyr comes screaming down the middle track through LaGrange behind a pair of nearly new SDP40Fs. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/19/2009 6:00:36 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 623(SDP40F)
Views:  682   Comments: 0
AMTK 9252
Title:  AMTK 9252
Description:  Amtrak #9252 "Silver Solarium" was an ex-CB&Q dome-observation-lounge-sleeper (1 drawing room/3 double bedrooms) built in 1948 for the California Zephyr. Here it is carrying the markers for Amtrak's Lone Star at Joliet. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 9:45:37 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1916   Comments: 2
AMTK 9401
Title:  AMTK 9401
Description:  In the consist of the eastbound SFZ was Amtrak 9401 "Silver Dome," ex-BN/CB&Q 4714 "Silver Alchemy," the very first dome car. It was built by Budd in 1940 as a flat top coach and rebuilt as a dome car in 1945. Believe the car ahead of it is the "Limona" which was ex-D&RGW 1250, nee-C&O 1877, built by Budd in 1948 for the "Chessie" streamliner that never was, with a rear diaphragm applied by D&RGW for mid train use as a lounge car. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/19/2009 6:09:45 PM
Location:  LaGrange, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Views:  787   Comments: 0
AMTK 9453
Title:  AMTK 9453
Description:  The "Riley" glides past State Line Tower. Amtrak 9453 on the rear was built by Budd in 1948 as CB&Q 4719 "Silver Ranch" for the California Zephyr. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/12/2009 12:38:41 PM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1442   Comments: 1
AMTK 599
Title:  AMTK 599
Description:  AMTK 599 descends Horse Shoe Curve with the eastbound National Limited. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  10/1/1974  Upload Date: 4/20/2009 4:30:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 599(SDP40F)
Views:  929   Comments: 0
AMTK 3342
Title:  AMTK 3342
Description:  Amtrak 3342, a former SAL tavern lounge observation car, brings up the rear of train #86, the northbound Champion, departing Lakeland, FL. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/27/2008 1:30:08 PM
Location:  Lakeland, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Views:  1397   Comments: 0
AMTK 607
Title:  AMTK 607
Description:  Amtrak train #86, the northbound Champion, makes its station stop at the former ACL station in Lakeland, FL. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/27/2008 1:28:13 PM
Location:  Lakeland, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 607(SDP40F)
Views:  1042   Comments: 7
AMTK 639
Title:  AMTK 639
Description:  Amtrak train #81, the southbound Silver Star, makes its station stop at the former ACL depot in Lakeland, FL. Amtrak 639 would later become AT&SF 5263, working a number of years in freight service. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/27/2008 12:43:46 PM
Location:  Lakeland, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 639(SDP40F)
Views:  721   Comments: 1
AMTK 645
Title:  AMTK 645
Description:  Amtrak 645 is ready to depart the former ACL station in St. Pete with train #82, the "Silver Star". She would later work in freight service as ATSF 5267, then BNSF 6977. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/23/2008 12:19:19 PM
Location:  Saint Petersburg, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 645(SDP40F)
Views:  761   Comments: 1
AMTK 630
Title:  AMTK 630
Description:  Amtrak SDP40F 630 leads the northbound St. Petersburg section of the Silver Star across the Hillsborough River near Tampa, FL. She would later work in freight service as ATSF 5253, then BNSF 6963. This former SAL line is still operated by CSX. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1975  Upload Date: 5/16/2009 10:04:27 PM
Location:  Tampa, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 630(SDP40F)
Views:  622   Comments: 1
AMTK 638
Title:  AMTK 638
Description:  A pair of SDP40Fs heads north out of Lakeland with a long "Champion." Amtrak 638 was later ATSF 5260, then BNSF 6970, working longer in freight service than in passenger. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1975  Upload Date: 5/16/2009 9:18:37 PM
Location:  Lakeland, FL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 638(SDP40F)
Views:  665   Comments: 1
AMTK 580
Title:  AMTK 580
Description:  A pair of Amtrak's ill-fated SDP40Fs at Denver Union Station with the San Francisco Zephyr. AMTK 580, just a year old in this shot, would be withdrawn from service just two years later, with many of its components being used to construct F40PHR #255 (built 11/77). Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 5/23/2009 12:25:36 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 580(SDP40F)
Views:  1003   Comments: 0
AMTK 9461
Title:  AMTK 9461
Description:  Amtrak 9461, shown in the consist of the S.F. Zephyr at Denver, was ex-BN/nee-GN 1321, a 46 seat dome coach built by Budd in 1955 for the Empire Builder. Date of this photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1975  Upload Date: 5/23/2009 2:07:56 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Views:  1332   Comments: 0
AMTK 644
Title:  AMTK 644
Description:  The "James Whitcomb Riley" crosses the Great Miami River at Hamilton on B&O's Indianapolis line. This train later became the "Cardinal" and this is now its usual route, but at the time of this photo, the Riley was detouring on this line from Cincinnati to Cottage Grove, IN due to problems on its regular C&O route. Amtrak 644 was later Santa Fe 5266, BNSF 6976.
Photo Date:  1/31/1976  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:43:51 PM
Location:  Hamilton, OH
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 644(SDP40F)
Views:  801   Comments: 1
AMTK 644
Title:  AMTK 644
Description:  Amtrak's "James Whitcomb Riley" runs through the connection track from the B&O to the C&O at Cottage Grove, IN. Problems on the train's usual C&O route forced it to run on the B&O's Indianapolis line from Cincinnati to Cottage Grove. Amtrak 644 was later BNSF 6976, the Maersk-SeaLand unit, is extant as DLMX 644 in Portland, OR.
Photo Date:  1/31/1976  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 4:55:11 PM
Location:  Cottage Grove, IN
Author:  Mike Woodruff
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Locomotives:  AMTK 644(SDP40F)
Views:  1017   Comments: 5


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