Amtrak’s Springfield-Hartford-New Haven shuttle, train 495, arrived in New Haven. We had just a few minutes to make photos before train 95 (Boston-Newport News) arrived early behind new ACS-64 624.
Amtrak 495 with a push-pull set on track 4 in New Haven. Lumix LX7 photo.Amtrak 495 at New Haven. Lumix LX7
On an adjacent track, a set of old Metro-North multiple units were ready for their final journey.
These old MUs have served for many years, but will carry passengers no more—fare-thee-well old MUs! Lumix LX7Amtrak 95 arriving at New Haven Fujifilm X-T1 photo.Richard J. Solomon with 611 shirt at New Haven, Connecticut at 8:41 am on June 25, 2015.WiFi on the train allows for uploads to Tracking the Light on the go! Fujifilm X-T1 digital photo.
I boarded at 30th Street Philadelphia a little while ago and just made a station stop at Wilmington, Delaware. This is leg four in my latest journey.
Main waiting room and concourse at Philadelphia 30th Street Station on June 4, 2015. Lumix LX7 photo.Solari board announcing train 95. We departed 8 minutes late. Lumix LX7 photo.Amtrak 95 arriving on track 5 at Philadelphia 30th Street Station on June 4, 2015. Lumix LX7 photo.
Engine 620, one of the new Siemens-built ACS-64 electrics is in the lead.
Today’s destination: Richmond. This weekend my plan is photograph Norfolk & Western locomotive 611. Stay tuned!
