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 The Incredible American Stack and trailer Train... 


A BNSF C44-9W is leading a combined stack and trailer train on the east side of the California Valley in the summer of 2008. See all 37 pictures of the train...   
Picture by John McKey 2008. 


 BNSF Roster Page 

A BNSF Roster Page has been opened. With a number of C449W's there are also a few of other locomotive types. More will be added regularly.  Picture by John McKey 2008.  

 Amtrak Roster Page 

An Amtrak Roster Page has also been opened. Follow us to Washington and California! Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. 

 Sound Transit Picture Page 

Sound Transit Picture Page has also been opened. Is it always raining in Seattle?  Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. 

 Freight Cars Picture Page 

Freight Cars Picture Page displays some of the most common freight car types of North America.  Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. 
   

 BNSF in Seattle

A BNSF ES44DC latest build freight locomotive number 7530 in the reclections of sun from the nearby buildings on the Seattle seaside. Notice the huge radiator module on the long hood. This is the main spotting feature for ES44DC/AC's compared to the earlier AC4400/Dash9-44CW models. Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007. 

More pictures to be added later

  
 Amtrak - the Only National Passenger Operator    
Amtrak is the only national passenger train operator in the U.S. It was originally formed  in the 1970's from the remains of the passenger traffic of several major U.S. railroads. Even with cosntant budget squeeses, Amtrak has managed to create and maintain some passenger traffic coverage aound the country. However, the future looks brighter with promises to double it's budget in the coming few years.     


  Amtrak units... 
  Amtrak California units... 
   
 Amtrak units    

 Amtrak P42 51 

An Amtrak P42 number 51 zooms by near the waterfront in Seattle.   Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007.   
 
 Amtrak F59PHI 459   

The most common modern passenger diesel in the U.S. the Amtrak F59PHI number 459 awaits for the departure with a set of Talgo coaches in downtown Seattle.    Pictures by Ilkka Siissalo 2007.   
 

   
 Amtrak Cascades Cab Car 90340   

A rare "dummy" locomotive, this Amtrak Cascades ex. F40PH act as a cab car on the other end of the local Talgo train.  The other end is powered by the F59PHI number 459.   Picture by Ilkka Siissalo 2007.   

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 Amtrak California units   
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