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Viewing Album:  Amtrak in the 1970s
 
By:Gerard Putz
Dates:3/8/1972 - 12/31/1980
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s/b Amtrak train led by IC E8A #4018 on IC
Title:  s/b Amtrak train led by IC E8A #4018 on IC
Description:  s/b Amtrak train led by IC E8A #4018, built 6//50, leased to AMTK, scrapped about 1980, on IC
Photo Date:  3/8/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:02:07 PM
Location:  Homewood, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IC 4018(E8A)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
AT&SF H12-44TS #543 at Unon Station
Title:  AT&SF H12-44TS #543 at Unon Station
Description:  AT&SF H12-44TS #543, built 5//56, retired 5/7/74, stored in Albuquerque, NM, donated to California State Railroad Museum, relocated to Illinois Railway Museum, had just shoved an Amtrak train into Union Station
Photo Date:  3/24/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:05:34 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 543(H-12-44TS)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
GM&O E7A #103A on CMSTP&P
Title:  GM&O E7A #103A on CMSTP&P
Description:  GM&O E7A #103A, built 3//45 as Chicago & Alton #103A, sold for scrap 3//75, + 1 more, had just arrived at Cut Off after leaving their train at the station. They were going to the CMSTP&P shops for servicing.
Photo Date:  3/25/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:11:30 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  GMO 103A(E7A)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak Empire Builder led by BN E8A #9943 on CMSTP&P
Title:  w/b Amtrak Empire Builder led by BN E8A #9943 on CMSTP&P
Description:  w/b Amtrak Empire Builder led by BN E8A #9943, built 3//50 as CB&Q #9943A, then BN #9943, later AMTK #338, retired 5//75, at Cut Off on CMSTP&P
Photo Date:  3/25/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:16:08 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9943(E8A)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha led by ex-CMSTP&P E9A
Title:  w/b Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha led by ex-CMSTP&P E9A
Description:  w/b Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha led by ex-CMSTP&P E9A on CMSTP&P
Photo Date:  3/31/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:22:01 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  295   Comments: 0
ex-NP Lewis and Clark Travelers Rest car
Title:  ex-NP Lewis and Clark Travelers Rest car
Description:  ex-NP Lewis and Clark Travelers Rest car on e/b Amtrak train on CMSTP&P
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:24:55 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  216   Comments: 0
AT&SF H12-44TS #542 working for Amtrak at Union Station
Title:  AT&SF H12-44TS #542 working for Amtrak at Union Station
Description:  AT&SF H12-44TS #542, built 5//56, retired 5/7/74, had just shoved an Amtrak train into Union Station
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:27:48 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 542(H-12-44TS)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
IC E8A 4028 shoving Amtrak Panama out of Union Station
Title:  IC E8A 4028 shoving Amtrak Panama out of Union Station
Description:  IC E8A #4028, built 6//52, leased to Amtrak, scrapped in 1980, shoved its train out of Union Station
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:31:13 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  IC 4028(E8A)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
The s/b Amtrak Panama led by 2 IC E-units arrived on IC
Title:  The s/b Amtrak Panama led by 2 IC E-units arrived on IC
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:34:49 PM
Location:  Homewood, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  213   Comments: 0
The s/b Amtrak James Whitcomb Rileyl led by two B&O E-units arrived on IC
Title:  The s/b Amtrak James Whitcomb Rileyl led by two B&O E-units arrived on IC
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:37:56 PM
Location:  Homewood, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  183   Comments: 0
An ex-C&O car on rear of the s/b Amtrak James Whitcomb Riley
Title:  An ex-C&O car on rear of the s/b Amtrak James Whitcomb Riley
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:44:04 PM
Location:  Homewood, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  158   Comments: 0
GM&O E8Am #100A + CMSTP&P E9B #35B leading e/b Amtrak train into Union Station
Title:  GM&O E8Am #100A + CMSTP&P E9B #35B leading e/b Amtrak train into Union Station
Description:  GM&O E8Am #100A, built 6//37 by EMC as B&O EA #52, to C&A #52, rebuilt by EMD in 1952, sold for scrap 3//75, + CMSTP&P E9B #35B, built 4//56 as #205B, led an e/b Amtrak train into Union Station
Photo Date:  5/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:47:18 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GMO 100A(E8A) MILW 35B(E9B)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
Amtrak Coach on e/b Amtrak train into Union Station
Title:  Amtrak Coach on e/b Amtrak train into Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:51:58 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  185   Comments: 0
CMSTP&P E9A #32A leading w/b Amtrak train out of Union Station
Title:  CMSTP&P E9A #32A leading w/b Amtrak train out of Union Station
Description:  CMSTP&P E9A #32A, built 4//56 as #202A, later AMTK #434, ARR #2402, NRCX/SRDX/GWCX #10C, WSOR #10C, WSOR #101, leading a w/b Amtrak train to Milwaukee out of Union Station
Photo Date:  5/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/2/2020 4:54:01 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 32A(E9A)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
BN (GN) F3A #9714 in Amtrak service
Title:  BN (GN) F3A #9714 in Amtrak service
Description:  BN (GN) F3A #9714, built 10//47 as GN #361A, had been serviced at the CMSTP&P shop
Photo Date:  5/27/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:01:43 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9714(F3A)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
AT&SF H12-44TS #543
Title:  AT&SF H12-44TS #543
Description:  AT&SF H12-44TS #543, built 5//56, retired 5/7/74, stored in Albuquerque, NM, to California State Railroad Museum, to Illinois Railway Museum, had just shoved an Amtrak train into Union Station
Photo Date:  7/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:05:34 AM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 543(H-12-44TS)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
PC E8A #4073
Title:  PC E8A #4073
Description:  PC E8A #4073, built 6//53 as NYC #4073, had arrived with an Amtrak train.
Photo Date:  7/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:13:18 AM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  PC 4073(E8A)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak train led by E8A #9952 + BN F7B #9709 + AMTK F9B #150 + BN F3A #9766
Title:  w/b Amtrak train led by E8A #9952 + BN F7B #9709 + AMTK F9B #150 + BN F3A #9766
Description:  w/b led by E8A #9952, built 8//50 as CB&Q #9946B, later AMTK #345, + BN F7B #9709, built 8//52 as GN #460B, renumbered #380B in 1969, to BN #9709, to BN #705, retired 12//80, + AMTK F9B #150, built 1//53 as GN #462C, renumbered #383B, to BN #9745, to AMTK #150, + BN F3A #9766, built 1//47 as NP #6503A, to PNC 4//74, on PC, ex-PRR, going to CMSTP&P, crossing under C&NW, from Jefferson Street bridge
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:18:51 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9952(E8A) BN 9709(F7B) AMTK 150(F7B) BN 9766(F3A)
Views:  664   Comments: 1
AMTK F9B #150+ BN F3A #9766
Title:  AMTK F9B #150+ BN F3A #9766
Description:  AMTK F9B #150, built 1//53 as GN #462C, r#383B, to BN #9745, to AMTK #150, + BN F3A #9766, built 1//47 as NP #6503A, to PNC 4//74 on w/b Amtrak train on PC, ex-PRR, going to CMSTP&P, crossing under C&NW, from Jefferson Street bricge
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:30:10 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 150(F7B) BN 9766(F3A)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
BN F3A #9766
Title:  BN F3A #9766
Description:  BN F3A #9766, built 1//47 as NP #6503A, to PNC 4//74 on w/b Amtrak train on PC, ex-PRR, going to CMSTP&P, from JeffersonStreet bridge, (Note PFE refrigerator car with open ice bunkers beyond #9766)
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:35:56 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9766(F3A)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
SP dome lounge car
Title:  SP dome lounge car
Description:  SP dome lounge car on w/b Amtrak train, probably the San Francisco Zephyr
Photo Date:  8/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:42:48 AM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  173   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak train led by F7A #300L
Title:  w/b Amtrak train led by F7A #300L
Description:  w/b Amtrak train (probably the Amtrak Super Chief) led by F7A #300L, built 10//49, rebuilt to CF7 #2493 11//74, to IANR #2493, to AKMD #493, to FCEN #48, + BABBB F-units
Photo Date:  8/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:46:40 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 300L(F7A)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
Transition baggage dorm car on w/b Amtrak Super Chief
Title:  Transition baggage dorm car on w/b Amtrak Super Chief
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:51:12 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
w/b Super Chief going across CRI&P
Title:  w/b Super Chief going across CRI&P
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/2/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:52:54 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  129   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak train led by CMSTP&P E9A #30A
Title:  w/b Amtrak train led by CMSTP&P E9A #30A
Description:  w/b Amtrak train led by CMSTP&P E9A #30A, built 2//56 as #200A, later AMTK #405
Photo Date:  8/10/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 8:55:38 AM
Location:  Glenview, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 30A(E9A)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
BN (GN) F3A #9708
Title:  BN (GN) F3A #9708
Description:  BN (GN) F3A #9708, built 12//47 as GN #358C, leading e/b Amtrak train on CMSTP&P
Photo Date:  8/25/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 9:02:54 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BN 9708(F3A)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PC E8A #4292
Title:  PC E8A #4292
Description:  PC E8A #4292, built 4//50 as PRR #5892, to AMTK #299, rebuilt to AMTK heater car #1924, renumbered #674, at Cut Off, going to CMSTP&P shop
Photo Date:  11/24/1972  Upload Date: 7/4/2020 9:07:03 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PC 4292(E8A)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
e/b Amtrak train departing station
Title:  e/b Amtrak train departing station
Description:  e/b Amtrak train led by BN F3A #9732, built 10//47 as GN #260A, renumbered #366A, renumbered BN #9732, renumbered #706, retired 11//81, + F?B + F3A #9710, built 12//46 as GN #266A, renumbered #359C, renumbered BN #9710, retired 11//73, departing station
Photo Date:  2/24/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 12:46:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9732(F3A) BN 9710(F3A)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
BN F3A #9732 leading e/b Amtrak train
Title:  BN F3A #9732 leading e/b Amtrak train
Description:  BN F3A #9732, built 10//47 as GN #260A, renumbered #366A, renumbered BN #9732, renumberdc #706, retired 11//81, leading e/b Amtrak train
Photo Date:  2/24/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 12:58:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9732(F3A)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
An Amtrak train from Milwaukee was led by GM&O E7A #101
Title:  An Amtrak train from Milwaukee was led by GM&O E7A #101
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/6/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:01:55 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMO 101(E7A)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak train led by CMSTP&P E9A #32A
Title:  w/b Amtrak train led by CMSTP&P E9A #32A
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 1:04:05 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 32A(E9A)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
Interior of observation lounge of Amtrak Silver Chateau
Title:  Interior of observation lounge of Amtrak Silver Chateau
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:10:29 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Amtrak Silver Chateau on rear of Norh Coast Hiawatha
Title:  Amtrak Silver Chateau on rear of Norh Coast Hiawatha
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:14:02 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Amtrak E9A #435 leading w/b tran
Title:  Amtrak E9A #435 leading w/b tran
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:17:43 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 435(E9A)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
ex-CB&Q E8A #9952 leading e/b Amtrak train
Title:  ex-CB&Q E8A #9952 leading e/b Amtrak train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:21:27 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BN 9952(E8A)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
Engineer climbs aboard AT&SF FP45 #5944 leading w/b Amtrak train
Title:  Engineer climbs aboard AT&SF FP45 #5944 leading w/b Amtrak train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:26:03 PM
Location:  Dodge City, KS
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5944(FP45)
Views:  441   Comments: 1
AT&SF F45 #5920 on w/b Amtrak train
Title:  AT&SF F45 #5920 on w/b Amtrak train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:29:09 PM
Location:  Dodge City, KS
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ATSF 5920(F45)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
AT&SF FP45 #5944 leading e/b Amtrak train
Title:  AT&SF FP45 #5944 leading e/b Amtrak train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:32:27 PM
Location:  Albuquerque, NM
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 5944(FP45)
Views:  545   Comments: 1
Bicentennial baggage/power car #133 on e/b Amtrak train
Title:  Bicentennial baggage/power car #133 on e/b Amtrak train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:35:54 PM
Location:  Albuquerque, NM
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  266   Comments: 0
Amtrak #1, Sunset Limited, led by E8A #328
Title:  Amtrak #1, Sunset Limited, led by E8A #328
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:39:29 PM
Location:  Tucson, AZ
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 328(E8A)
Views:  337   Comments: 1
First section of Amtrak #4 led by AT&SF FP45 #5942
Title:  First section of Amtrak #4 led by AT&SF FP45 #5942
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:42:42 PM
Location:  Flagstaff, AZ
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 5942(FP45)
Views:  511   Comments: 1
Amtrak SDP40F #508 on first section of Amtrak #4
Title:  Amtrak SDP40F #508 on first section of Amtrak #4
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:46:13 PM
Location:  Flagstaff, AZ
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 508(SDP40F)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Second section of Amtrak #4 led by new SDP40F #509
Title:  Second section of Amtrak #4 led by new SDP40F #509
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/4/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:48:41 PM
Location:  Flagstaff, AZ
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 509(SDP40F)
Views:  200   Comments: 1
Amtrak Empire Builder led by F7A #104
Title:  Amtrak Empire Builder led by F7A #104
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:52:17 PM
Location:  East Glacier Park, MT
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 104(F7A)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
Amtrak GG1 #909 leading w/b train
Title:  Amtrak GG1 #909 leading w/b train
Description:  At North Philadelphia Station
Photo Date:  8/13/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 1:09:57 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 909(GG1)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
w/b Amtrak Metroliner led by #830
Title:  w/b Amtrak Metroliner led by #830
Description:  At North Philadelphia Station
Photo Date:  8/13/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 1:12:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 830(Electric M.U.)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
w/b led by PC GG1 #915
Title:  w/b led by PC GG1 #915
Description:  At North Philadelphia Station
Photo Date:  8/13/1973  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 1:14:53 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 915(GG1)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Amtrak #6 led by ex-UP E9A #910
Title:  Amtrak #6 led by ex-UP E9A #910
Description:  Damaged number board
Photo Date:  9/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:55:38 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 910(E9A)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
Silver Dome, #9401, the original dome car on Amtrak #6
Title:  Silver Dome, #9401, the original dome car on Amtrak #6
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 4:59:07 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Silver Stirrup on Amtrak #6
Title:  Silver Stirrup on Amtrak #6
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/10/1973  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 5:02:45 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0

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