Train trip Minneapolis to Waconia 5 Oct 2003 / 216 at road speed
Kirk Ransom
11/29/2003

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There were 19 cars in the consist, including two Amtrak engines as backup. 
Here they are being pulled effortlessly by 261 at 70 mph.

d216atroadspeed

The 'haze' is from the smoke and steam.
I got all kinds of cinders in my hair taking this picture