CSX: CHICAGO LINE

#48 makes an unexpected stop at Amsterdam due to a passenger forgetting a suitcase at Utica. 100 is wearing the original Phase V. Note the red stripe has black below it. Phase Vb became the standard with the black skirt eliminated and the red stripe lowered.

A Dorm Lounge on the Lake Shore Ltd.

8554 is a former NYC Grill Diner at home here on the Lake Shore Ltd. This diner has since been retired.

An Amfleet II Dinette on the Lake Shore Ltd.

An Amfleet II Coach on the Lake Shore Ltd.

This sleeper was once operated on the overnight Twilight Shoreliner from Boston to Newport News, VA. That train no longer operates with sleepers but it could again some day. Today it is on the Lake Shore Ltd. Later in this album, you will see either this car or another with the Twilight Shoreliner decal.

Amsterdam Station's Sign. This sign was installed by Penn Central when this building was erected in 1970. It has since been replaced after August, 2006.

#280 idles at Amsterdam. 712 was repainted in 2003 to Phase Vb when it was overhauled. Then it was repainted into a NY Empire service version of Phase III paint in 2018 when it was overhauled then. 712 originally kept its nose numberboard until it was replaced with a nose hatch.

#280 idles at Amsterdam. 712 was repainted in 2003 to Phase Vb when it was overhauled. Then it was repainted into a NY Empire service version of Phase III paint in 2018 when it was overhauled then. 712 originally kept its nose numberboard until it was replaced with a nose hatch.

Q109 at Amsterdam depot with a Green on #2 eastbound.

8561 cruises west underneath the signal bridge for Auto 177.

563 rounds the curve at Amsterdam station. Q279, will pass by this move in mere seconds.

The Maple Leaf passes under Automatic 177 and arrives at Amsterdam station.

In phase III enroute to NYC on #48. 8559 would be repainted within a year and has since been retired.

The Lake Shore Ltd speeds east through Amsterdam.

A roadrailer in phase IV brings up the markers on #48. Ironic how I didn't like the roadrailers at the time on this train, and now I am glad I got this picture in retrospect!

7774 leads Q110 at Amsterdam station. These telegraph wires have since been removed. They provided a nice prop.

#286 rounds the curve across from the former Rodeway Inn in Palatine Br. This unit was repainted into Phase Vb in 2003 when overhauled. Then in 2016, it was overhauled and repainted into the Empire Service version of Phase III paint! 711 originally kept its nose numberboard until it was replaced with a nose hatch.

The phase IV scheme on an Amfleet dinette.

A Phase III coach along for the ride on #286. These cars were likely repainted.

Westbound at Automatic 177.

Nice F40PH! This ticket window has since been removed although the office remains.

Amsterdam Station decked out in its old signage. This signage was replaced after August, 2006.

#281 departs Amsterdam.

CP 143 at Rensselaer. #449 idles to the right. Looking north toward the shops. 700 is switching a mail car, FL9 485 & 486 and some F40's are in storage.

#260 idles at Rensselaer before heading south to Penn Station. 706 was the last unit to wear this as delivered paint when it was overhauled in the fall of 2004.

A clean, nice looking Amfleet Cafe. I find it interesting how often these cars didnt have the Amtrak label in the center of the cafe. Today, this car is riding on #260.

413 is seen parked under the Herrick St Bridge. A few months later, 413 went to Bear, Del. After that it was resurrected as a Cabbage and runs again albeit in different paint.

The only turboliner to operate after being rebuilt. It was in storage at this point. Years later it was scrapped.

The only turboliner to operate after being rebuilt. It was in storage at this point. Years later it was scrapped.

280 in storage at Rensselaer. A few months later, 280 went to work for Ohio Central and now is one of CSX's four business units.

268 in storage at Rensselaer. A few months later, it went to Ohio Central.

268 in storage at Rensselaer. A few months later, it went to Ohio Central.

226 in storage. A few months later, it went to Ohio Central, then went to MM&A. It has since been scrapped. 288 also went to Ohio Central.

Three units in storage. 288 & 271 went to work on Ohio Central. I think 301 also did.

244 in storage. A few months later, it went to a new owner.

The only turboliner to operate after being rebuilt. It was in storage at this point. Years later it was scrapped.

413 is seen parked under the Herrick St Bridge. A few months later, 413 went to Bear, Del. After that it was resurrected as a Cabbage and runs again albeit in different paint.

The only turboliner to operate after being rebuilt. It was in storage at this point. Years later it was scrapped.

#49 arriving from New York City.

Q281 racing through Amsterdam.

The Sperry Truck makes an inspection of the Chicago Line at Amsterdam station. This scene has changed significantly with the removal of the telegraph lines in late 2007 and the signal bridge being removed in 2011 and replacd by Safetran ground masts. The detector now says CSX MP 177.4 instead of Conrail, Guy Park, NY.

The Maple Leaf arrives at Amsterdam station.

One of the few remaining active phase III coaches at this point. It was a nice surprise! Taking a ride west on the Maple Leaf.

Q109 at Amsterdam.

B760 comes through Amsterdam.

Q364 eastbound at Amsterdam.