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Viewing Album:  Amtrak, Varnish and Vanna
 
By:Edward Weisensel
Dates:6/1/2006 - 12/31/2025
Album Info:Passenger equipment spotted in and around the Midwest. Including IDTX equipment Amtrak Midwest based in Chicago.
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Coach tags along for the display at St. Pauls SPUD
Title:  Coach tags along for the display at St. Pauls SPUD
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/2/2021  Upload Date: 6/5/2021 12:08:24 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
The often tardy LATE EIGHT
Title:  The often tardy LATE EIGHT
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/2/2021  Upload Date: 6/5/2021 11:45:21 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Southern California MetroLink cars rebuilt by Talgo
Title:  Southern California MetroLink cars rebuilt by Talgo
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/9/2021  Upload Date: 12/16/2021 12:46:26 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  224   Comments: 0
The colorfully tailored 50th Anniversary 160 leads Empire Builder 7
Title:  The colorfully tailored 50th Anniversary 160 leads Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:34:05 PM
Location:  Duplainville, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
Trio including #160 with Empire Builder#7
Title:  Trio including #160 with Empire Builder#7
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:28:04 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Empire Builder#7
Title:  Empire Builder#7
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:29:58 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Trio including #160 with Empire Builder#7
Title:  Trio including #160 with Empire Builder#7
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/6/2022  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:28:58 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 74(P42DC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Oh Danny boy - the pipes, the pipes are rollin'
Title:  Oh Danny boy - the pipes, the pipes are rollin'
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/12/2022  Upload Date: 5/13/2022 8:36:23 PM
Location:  North Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Minty fresh Siemens Vangard coach visits Milwaukee
Title:  Minty fresh Siemens Vangard coach visits Milwaukee
Description:  EXTREMELY tiny black car # is beneath the destination sign in the left window - also beneath the far right one. Left door will host wheelchair lift/ramp still being engineered.
Photo Date:  3/16/2022  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:38:37 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
One of the 1st new Siemens coaches visits
Title:  One of the 1st new Siemens coaches visits
Description:  EXTREMELY tiny black car # is beneath the destination sign in the left window - also beneath the far right one. Left door will host wheelchair lift/ramp still being engineered.
Photo Date:  3/16/2022  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 9:58:47 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Car # on new Siemens coaches are VERY tiny
Title:  Car # on new Siemens coaches are VERY tiny
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2022  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:35:57 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Two Chargers lead Empire Builder 7
Title:  Two Chargers lead Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2022  Upload Date: 12/8/2022 9:27:13 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 302(ALC-42) AMTK 300(ALC-42)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Empire Builder #7 has 300 & 159
Title:  Empire Builder #7 has 300 & 159
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2022  Upload Date: 6/9/2023 11:39:50 PM
Location:  Duplainville, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 300(ALC-42) AMTK 159(P42DC)
Views:  565   Comments: 0
305 is the second motor on Tuesday's Empire Builder 7
Title:  305 is the second motor on Tuesday's Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 11/8/2022 9:57:09 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 305(ALC-42)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
305 is the 2nd motor on Builder 7 Tuesday
Title:  305 is the 2nd motor on Builder 7 Tuesday
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/6/2022  Upload Date: 11/8/2022 9:55:12 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  InCab,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 305(ALC-42)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Empire Builder 7 charges west thru mp 86
Title:  Empire Builder 7 charges west thru mp 86
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2022  Upload Date: 12/4/2022 4:36:15 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 304(ALC-42) AMTK 310(ALC-42)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
Empire Builder 7 charges west thru mp 86
Title:  Empire Builder 7 charges west thru mp 86
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2022  Upload Date: 12/4/2022 6:33:31 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 310(ALC-42)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Northern Dreams tags along on Empire Builder 7
Title:  Northern Dreams tags along on Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2022  Upload Date: 12/4/2022 6:36:06 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
My - what a yellow beak you have! Sharp OLS scheme leads Empire Builder 7
Title:  My - what a yellow beak you have! Sharp OLS scheme leads Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/11/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:20:23 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
The 50th Anniversary "Day One" on Empire builder 7
Title:  The 50th Anniversary "Day One" on Empire builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/11/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:18:52 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 301(ALC-42)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
Amtk 137 is teamed up with #300 for the 1st Empire Builder 7 of November
Title:  Amtk 137 is teamed up with #300 for the 1st Empire Builder 7 of November
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:15:35 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
The newest POINTLESS ARROW leads Empire Builder 7
Title:  The newest POINTLESS ARROW leads Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:11:59 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 300(ALC-42) AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
Empire Builder 7 picking up speed as passing beneath 16th St.
Title:  Empire Builder 7 picking up speed as passing beneath 16th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:16:48 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 300(ALC-42) AMTK 137(P42DC)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
Amtk 300 has been framed
Title:  Amtk 300 has been framed
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2022  Upload Date: 11/7/2022 12:12:58 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 300(ALC-42)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
A friend noted this before it rolled into WI - I'd not seen nor shot an Amtrak gon before
Title:  A friend noted this before it rolled into WI - I'd not seen nor shot an Amtrak gon before
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2022  Upload Date: 12/5/2022 8:57:23 PM
Location:  Duplainville, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Chargers on Empire Builder 8
Title:  Chargers on Empire Builder 8
Description:  Phase VII * Wrecked and Burned @ Mobile, Alabama 4/26/23
Photo Date:  11/26/2022  Upload Date: 12/8/2022 9:29:31 PM
Location:  Duplainville, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 312(ALC-42)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
Classic curvaceous reporting marks
Title:  Classic curvaceous reporting marks
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/26/2022  Upload Date: 12/5/2022 8:55:32 PM
Location:  Duplainville, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  67   Comments: 0
A long-distance Charger south of Roosevelt Road
Title:  A long-distance Charger south of Roosevelt Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/12/2023 9:37:41 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 306(ALC-42)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
A long-distance Charger (Phase VI uniform) awaits a warrant
Title:  A long-distance Charger (Phase VI uniform) awaits a warrant
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/12/2023 9:44:54 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 306(ALC-42)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
Long-distance Charger napping beneath Roosevelt Road
Title:  Long-distance Charger napping beneath Roosevelt Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:09:57 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Bridge,Winter
Locomotives:  AMTK 313(ALC-42)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Two long-distance Chargers were delivered in December
Title:  Two long-distance Chargers were delivered in December
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/12/2023 9:08:56 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 320(ALC-42) AMTK 322(ALC-42)
Views:  646   Comments: 1
One of the "utility" motors at the Chicago service terminal
Title:  One of the "utility" motors at the Chicago service terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:04:10 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  AMTK 507(B32-8WH)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Orange "goat" at the Metra service shop
Title:  Orange "goat" at the Metra service shop
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:57:02 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2655(GP39-3)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
An orange "goat" outside the Metra service shop
Title:  An orange "goat" outside the Metra service shop
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:56:06 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2655(GP39-3)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Puzzle verkins south of Chicago Union station
Title:  Puzzle verkins south of Chicago Union station
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:58:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
One of the new Siemens Vanguard coaches
Title:  One of the new Siemens Vanguard coaches
Description:  EXTREMELY tiny black car # is beneath the destination sign in the left window - also beneath the far right one. Left door will host wheelchair lift/ramp still being engineered.
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 11:06:15 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  106   Comments: 0
One of the new Siemens Vanguard coaches
Title:  One of the new Siemens Vanguard coaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 11:06:58 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  102   Comments: 0
Napping south of Roosevelt
Title:  Napping south of Roosevelt
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:41:56 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  IDTX 4623(SC-44)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Shuffling toward Lumber St. before backing to pick up the Carl Sandburg
Title:  Shuffling toward Lumber St. before backing to pick up the Carl Sandburg
Description:  DEEX Detroit Edison coal with BSNF power crosses Lumber St.
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:44:57 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4625(SC-44)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
4625 will lead the Carl Sandburg
Title:  4625 will lead the Carl Sandburg
Description:  DEEX Detroit Edison coal with BSNF power rolls thru the plant. 207 awaits its shower.
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:40:18 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 207(P42DC) IDTX 4625(SC-44)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Pere Marquette about to duck beneath 18th St.
Title:  Pere Marquette about to duck beneath 18th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:38:00 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4615(SC-44) AMTK 207(P42DC)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Pere Marquette about to hangs a right to duck beneath 18th St.
Title:  Pere Marquette about to hangs a right to duck beneath 18th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:36:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4615(SC-44)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Napping next to the loco shower
Title:  Napping next to the loco shower
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:45:42 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 90219(NPCU) IDTX 4626(SC-44)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
A Michigan Wolverine in unusual colors
Title:  A Michigan Wolverine in unusual colors
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:43:14 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4628(SC-44)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
The Wolverine wyes before shoving back from Lumber St. to CUS
Title:  The Wolverine wyes before shoving back from Lumber St. to CUS
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/14/2023 12:06:16 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IDTX 4628(SC-44)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
204's nose peers into the Metra Loco shop
Title:  204's nose peers into the Metra Loco shop
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:13:50 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  METX 204(F40PHM-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Hitchin' a ride
Title:  Hitchin' a ride
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 11:02:03 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  167   Comments: 0
FRA Office of Safety on Empire Builder 7
Title:  FRA Office of Safety on Empire Builder 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/6/2023  Upload Date: 3/10/2024 12:33:18 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
A new Siemens coach visits the land of cheese
Title:  A new Siemens coach visits the land of cheese
Description:  Best "roster" angle possible with the coach under the train shed. Car # is above the dark grey rectangle near each door.
Photo Date:  3/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:45:43 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Destination and Train # display
Title:  Destination and Train # display
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:37:16 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 0

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