The Last Time. The last crew to make up the popular Reno Fun Train takes a moment on a fittingly, gloomy morning in Sparks, Nevada to pose for a group photo in front of the train's l... (more)
Westbound Reno Fun Train passing thru Applegate. This train was somewhat unusual in the it led by only two units,possibly due to clear weather over the hill. Also, as best as I recall, this was ... (more)
With six ex-FP7 locomotives Amtrak's "Reno Fun Train" is at American on its way West back to Oakland. This would be the last all F-unit train to cross Donner Pass.
Amtrak's westbound Reno Fun Train but mostly ex-SP equipment on SP rails with an Espee crew. This would turn out to be the last all F-unit train to cross Donner Pass. The following week, an SDP40F... (more)
Eventually...All Good Things Come to an End. Looking back on my travels aboard the popular Reno Fun Train...its hard to image that the likelihood of this train operating again is low. From... (more)
The two Phase III Heritage units, 145 & 822 on the Eastbound Reno Fun Train, running as Amtrak Train 925 departing after a station stop at Martinez, CA. and crossing from track 1 to 2 to go over t... (more)
The two Phase III Heritage units, 145 & 822 on the Eastbound Reno Fun Train, running as Amtrak Train 925 departing after a station stop at Martinez, CA. and crossing from track 1 to 2 to go over t... (more)
The conductor on the lead SP helper checks his consist to ensure everything is ok. The helper was added to help Amtrak's returning Fun Train to make it over Donner.