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Viewing Album:  Amtrak, Varnish and Vanna
 
By:Edward Weisensel
Dates:6/1/2006 - 12/31/2024
Album Info:Passenger equipment spotted in and around the Midwest. Including IDTX equipment Amtrak Midwest based in Chicago.
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"Henry Hudson" is advocating a revolution
Title:  "Henry Hudson" is advocating a revolution
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 4:30:16 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  577   Comments: 0
CB&Q California Zephyr Silver Quail
Title:  CB&Q California Zephyr Silver Quail
Description:  PPCX 800712
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 5:01:23 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  604   Comments: 0
CB&Q California Zephyr Silver Quail
Title:  CB&Q California Zephyr Silver Quail
Description:  PPCX 800712
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 5:03:24 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  553   Comments: 0
L&N Royal Street
Title:  L&N Royal Street
Description:  PPCX 800726
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 4:49:46 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  665   Comments: 0
"Save the Taste" with Lite beer? YUK! Pullman Pacific Union
Title:  "Save the Taste" with Lite beer? YUK! Pullman Pacific Union
Description:  Ppcx 800640
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 4:58:33 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  680   Comments: 0
Santa Fe Mojave
Title:  Santa Fe Mojave
Description:  Ppcx 800651
Photo Date:  6/4/2006  Upload Date: 7/25/2016 4:56:48 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  570   Comments: 0
I had Fruit Loops - sure glad Dad ate his Wheaties!
Title:  I had Fruit Loops - sure glad Dad ate his Wheaties!
Description:  Hiawatha Cedar Rapids 186 (NSR 800040), restored 1999 by "Friends of the 261"
Photo Date:  6/22/2006  Upload Date: 6/28/2010 2:43:04 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  1046   Comments: 0
Wisconsin Valley lounge car NSR 3103
Title:  Wisconsin Valley lounge car NSR 3103
Description:  Lightweight lounge rebuilt from U.S. Army hospital car ex-AMTK 3103, exx-3403, nee-USA 89553
Photo Date:  6/22/2006  Upload Date: 3/17/2008 4:28:55 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  925   Comments: 0
MILW 53 Super Dome NSR 800862 6/06
Title:  MILW 53 Super Dome NSR 800862 6/06
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2006  Upload Date: 3/17/2008 4:24:20 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1553   Comments: 0
Superior reception with these antennas
Title:  Superior reception with these antennas
Description:  Built as MILW 186, now NSR 800040, restored 1999 by "Friends of the 261"
Photo Date:  6/22/2006  Upload Date: 3/17/2008 4:34:32 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1054   Comments: 0
There's a new sheriff in town.hailing from up on Cripple Creek
Title:  There's a new sheriff in town.hailing from up on Cripple Creek
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/2008  Upload Date: 7/29/2015 3:51:16 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  681   Comments: 0
Silver Foot arrives at Avalon for Amtrak certification
Title:  Silver Foot arrives at Avalon for Amtrak certification
Description:  At one time part of the Sierra RR - observation car Silver Foot returns to Avalon Rail
Photo Date:  4/25/2008  Upload Date: 6/5/2008 1:25:12 PM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  2048   Comments: 0
UP backs the Silver Foot into Avalon Rail - in a former Allis Chalmers building.
Title:  UP backs the Silver Foot into Avalon Rail - in a former Allis Chalmers building.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2008  Upload Date: 6/5/2008 1:25:35 PM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  947   Comments: 0
After its tune-up @ Avalon Rail, Silver Foot is delivered to be returned in its gleaming glory.
Title:  After its tune-up @ Avalon Rail, Silver Foot is delivered to be returned in its gleaming glory.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2008  Upload Date: 6/5/2008 1:27:51 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1205   Comments: 1
Private varnish generally advances to Chicago behind the final Hiawatha of the day
Title:  Private varnish generally advances to Chicago behind the final Hiawatha of the day
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2008  Upload Date: 6/5/2008 1:28:11 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  751   Comments: 0
the Dark side of GTLX 509 outside Avalon Rail
Title:  the Dark side of GTLX 509 outside Avalon Rail
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 7/5/2015 12:36:59 AM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  1215   Comments: 0
GTLX 509 - aka the "Pope-mobile" gets popped out of Avalon Rail so a quartet of streamliners can get some TLC
Title:  GTLX 509 - aka the "Pope-mobile" gets popped out of Avalon Rail so a quartet of streamliners can get some TLC
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 7/5/2015 12:39:40 AM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  923   Comments: 0
GTLX 509 gets re-positioned by UP 317 - which brought down the Quad Graphics quartet for servicing
Title:  GTLX 509 gets re-positioned by UP 317 - which brought down the Quad Graphics quartet for servicing
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 7/5/2015 12:41:00 AM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  1045   Comments: 0
Bashful anonymous dome rests outside Avalon Rails restorative spa.
Title:  Bashful anonymous dome rests outside Avalon Rails restorative spa.
Description:  Observation dome has apparently gone theatrical - note ground lighting on south "viewing" end.
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/8/2010 10:31:10 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  679   Comments: 1
RPCX 9118 waitin for a shot at a slot inside!
Title:  RPCX 9118 waitin for a shot at a slot inside!
Description:  ex-WICT (?) waiting for a phoenix makeover @ Avalon. Who stole her diaphram?
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 5:41:01 PM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  946   Comments: 0
Former Amtrak 2380, nee-SP 9118 4-4-2 sleeper awaits makeover @ Avalon Rail.
Title:  Former Amtrak 2380, nee-SP 9118 4-4-2 sleeper awaits makeover @ Avalon Rail.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2010  Upload Date: 4/7/2010 5:37:53 PM
Location:  West Allis, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  864   Comments: 0
The Pointe St. Charles has recently returned to its original CN colors
Title:  The Pointe St. Charles has recently returned to its original CN colors
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2016 4:11:32 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  754   Comments: 0
The Pointe St. Charles has been returned to its CN colors
Title:  The Pointe St. Charles has been returned to its CN colors
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2016 4:13:00 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  581   Comments: 0
Come over to the DARK side of the Pointe St. Charles
Title:  Come over to the DARK side of the Pointe St. Charles
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/11/2016 4:12:31 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  525   Comments: 0
Subway - isn't that Amtrak's competition? ("good" side tomorrow)
Title:  Subway - isn't that Amtrak's competition? ("good" side tomorrow)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/4/2010  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:14:00 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  875   Comments: 0
Subway - isn't that Amtrak's competition? ("dark" side yesterday)
Title:  Subway - isn't that Amtrak's competition? ("dark" side yesterday)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2010  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:27:52 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  682   Comments: 1
Curling thru Cutoff on a little excursion
Title:  Curling thru Cutoff on a little excursion
Description:  This EXCURSION's not a Ford product!
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/25/2011 9:59:57 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  998   Comments: 0
Recently resurrected P40DC 816 leads Empire Builder #7 Sunday thru Cutoff
Title:  Recently resurrected P40DC 816 leads Empire Builder #7 Sunday thru Cutoff
Description:  And there are 4 colorful tag-alongs today.
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/25/2011 3:49:24 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 816(P40DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
Views:  978   Comments: 1
Super weather for the run from the Windy City to the Twin Cities
Title:  Super weather for the run from the Windy City to the Twin Cities
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/25/2011 10:01:59 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  957   Comments: 0
Excursions on NSR classic cars will help get 261 back under steam
Title:  Excursions on NSR classic cars will help get 261 back under steam
Description:  Dome hides the Cutoff tag on the signal hut.
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/25/2011 10:13:09 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  805   Comments: 0
Four dignitaries roll west on Empire Builder #7
Title:  Four dignitaries roll west on Empire Builder #7
Description:  Builder #7 hangs a right toward Grand Av.
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/25/2011 3:31:03 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 816(P40DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
Views:  1235   Comments: 0
Surprise caboose on the holiday Empire Builder 8 rolls toward
Title:  Surprise caboose on the holiday Empire Builder 8 rolls toward
Description:  Ex-AMTK 9811, nee-CB&Q 251 Silver Lounge Budd dome/sleeper/buffet lounge. 800275 Once wore a WC drumhead.
Photo Date:  7/4/2011  Upload Date: 8/11/2011 1:23:20 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  668   Comments: 0
Anniversary display train visits Milwaukee
Title:  Anniversary display train visits Milwaukee
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/16/2011  Upload Date: 6/26/2016 4:41:00 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 406(NPCU) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Two from the "Hvkeye Express" will head to Horicon
Title:  Two from the "Hvkeye Express" will head to Horicon
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/29/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 9:18:07 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  656   Comments: 0
Rear view in bright sun reflects the 6th st. bridge just to the east
Title:  Rear view in bright sun reflects the 6th st. bridge just to the east
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/10/2012  Upload Date: 5/16/2012 11:21:11 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  1027   Comments: 1
Pontchartrain Club - freshly tailored by the WSOR Horicon paint shop
Title:  Pontchartrain Club - freshly tailored by the WSOR Horicon paint shop
Description:  Formerly the "Eaton" freshly tailored back to IC colors by the WSOR's paint artists.
Photo Date:  5/10/2012  Upload Date: 5/16/2012 11:23:55 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  835   Comments: 0
Pontchartrain Club - freshly tailored reflects the 6th St. bridge awaiting its ride to Chicago with Hiawatha 342
Title:  Pontchartrain Club - freshly tailored reflects the 6th St. bridge awaiting its ride to Chicago with Hiawatha 342
Description:  Formerly the "Eaton" just tailored back to IC colors by the WSOR's paint talent.
Photo Date:  5/10/2012  Upload Date: 5/16/2012 11:26:04 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  846   Comments: 0
Pontchartrain Club - tail view against bright sun
Title:  Pontchartrain Club - tail view against bright sun
Description:  Formerly the Eaton - returned to its IC colors by the WSOR's Horicon paint artists.
Photo Date:  5/10/2012  Upload Date: 5/16/2012 11:22:34 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Ed Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  818   Comments: 0
Moonlight Dome and the SP Birch Grove take a spin west on the Empire Builder
Title:  Moonlight Dome and the SP Birch Grove take a spin west on the Empire Builder
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/16/2015 12:33:49 PM
Location:  Sturtevant, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  844   Comments: 0
B&O Moonlight Dome PPCX 800203 tags along with Empire Builder #7
Title:  B&O Moonlight Dome PPCX 800203 tags along with Empire Builder #7
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/16/2015 12:30:25 PM
Location:  Sturtevant, WI
Author:  xEdward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1141   Comments: 1
PPCX 800736 has to wait about 4.5 hours for the moonlight to re-boot
Title:  PPCX 800736 has to wait about 4.5 hours for the moonlight to re-boot
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/16/2015 12:29:22 PM
Location:  Sturtevant, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  604   Comments: 0
AMTK 61046 is a nearly new Viewliner II baggage with a waving conductor
Title:  AMTK 61046 is a nearly new Viewliner II baggage with a waving conductor
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/25/2015 6:51:02 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  666   Comments: 0
8 axle heavy duty depressed flat built by Kasgro 2/2012
Title:  8 axle heavy duty depressed flat built by Kasgro 2/2012
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/27/2016  Upload Date: 2/28/2021 11:30:42 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Builder%#8: 117 & 81 hang a right turn across Plankinton Av.
Title:  Builder%#8: 117 & 81 hang a right turn across Plankinton Av.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 3:59:25 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 117(P42DC) AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
Acting as caboose, AMTK 32003 wears a dedication to an early Amtrak organizer
Title:  Acting as caboose, AMTK 32003 wears a dedication to an early Amtrak organizer
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2016  Upload Date: 3/27/2016 10:01:18 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  575   Comments: 0
AMTK 61054 is the bagger on Builder 8 Saturday
Title:  AMTK 61054 is the bagger on Builder 8 Saturday
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2016  Upload Date: 3/27/2016 10:01:46 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  743   Comments: 0
Sleeping overnite in the nearly completed Milwaukee trainshed
Title:  Sleeping overnite in the nearly completed Milwaukee trainshed
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 3:56:55 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Night,Station
Locomotives:  AMTK 127(P42DC)
Views:  522   Comments: 0
Empire Builder #8 rolls in with 45 heading into th{ depot
Title:  Empire Builder #8 rolls in with 45 heading into th{ depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 4:06:12 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
AMTK 183
Title:  AMTK 183
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/7/2016  Upload Date: 11/17/2016 6:20:27 PM
Location:  Sturtevant, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 183(P42DC)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
#33 led Hiawatha 333 no
Title:  #33 led Hiawatha 333 no
Description:  rth
Photo Date:  5/22/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 4:00:46 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Edward Weisensel
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 33(P42DC)
Views:  126   Comments: 1

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