The Big Stories

The Big Stories at TrainWeb! Quick links to rail events and travels that have been covered by TrainWeb.

The volunteer correspondents of APRHF TrainWeb have covered quite a few rail miles and attended a number of rail events. On this page, we will attempt to provide direct links to what we consider to be the most important of those stories, "the big stories!" Each month there are many visitors who come to TrainWeb for the very first time and who are probably unaware of the more significant photos and stories that TrainWeb has posted. For those first time visitors, and for those of you that would like a convenient way to find our big stories, this page provides convenient links!

December 23, 2015 - Historic Chicago Union Station An Exclusive Hard Hat Tour of Areas Closed to the Public; Report & Photos by Robert & Kandace Tabern (Trip Taken: August 22, 2015 // Published: December 23, 2015)... Read More>>

American Orient Express / GrandLuxe Rail Journeys Travelogues, car roster, brief history start to end, including hundreds of photos inside and outside plus travel photos... Read More>>

December 11, 2015 - Metrolink 91 / Perris Valley Line Dedication Ceremony Report & Photos by of the event and a short train ride along the new route by Steve Grande... Read More>>

NRHS Conventions
Photos & stories from the National Railway Historical Society Annual Conventions over the years.
Chris Guenzler Millionth Amtrak Mile
into La Plata, Missouri, at 9:57 AM CT on Monday, April 7, 2008.
Grand Opening Celebrations
Silver Rails Event Center and an Exhibition of Amtrak History in La Plata, Missouri, Feb 23, 2008.
Chris Guenzler Millionth Rail Travel Mile Celebration
Photos, stories, ballad & news reports from the Millionth Mile rail journey and La Plata celebration.
Beech Grove Shop Tour
Photos & story from April 13, 2007 by Chris Guenzler of TrainWeb.com
TrainWeb.com 10th Anniversary & New Building Grand Opening
Photos & stories from the celebration in La Plata, Missouri on Saturday, December 9, 2006
Amtrak's Simplified Dining Service
A compilation of reviews and comments from Spring 2006
Relaunch of the Upgraded Empire Builder Service, August 21, 2005
Photos and stories by Fred Dunn and Chris Guenzler of TrainWeb.com
Celebrating Five Years of the Amtrak Surfliner, June 1, 2005
Photos and story by Carl Morrison of TrainWeb.com
Amtrak Empire Builder 75th Anniversary, June 11 & 12, 2004
Photos and story by Richard Elgenson of TrainWeb.com
Final Run of the Amtrak / VIA International, April 21, 2004
Photos and travelogue from Matt Melzer of TrainWeb.com
Two Millionth Rider on the Amtrak Surfliner, Sep 20, 2003
Photos and story by Carl Morrison or TrainWeb.com
Final Run of the Amtrak Kentucky Cardinal, July 5, 2003
Photos and travelogue from Matt Melzer of TrainWeb.com
Amtrak Oakland Maintenance Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony, November 14, 2002!
Photos from Ray Burns of TrainWeb.com
Amtrak Capitols Track & Station Improvements Groundbreaking Ceremony, September 27, 2002!
Photos from Ray Burns of TrainWeb.com
Metrolink Laguna Niguel Station Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, May 24, 2002!
Photos from Steve Grande and Ray Burns of TrainWeb.com
Metrolink 91 Line Grand Opening Celebration, May 6, 2002!
Photos and story from Steve Grande and Ray Burns of TrainWeb.com
Inaugural Morning Amtrak San Joaquin to Sacramento, March 18, 2002!

>Photos and story from Steve Grande of TrainWeb.com

Amtrak Downeaster Inaugural Revenue Run, December 15, 2001!
Photos and travelogue from Ray Burns of TrainWeb.com
Final Run of the Amtrak Texas Eagle California Service, February 28, 2001
Photos and travelogue from Steve Grande of TrainWeb.com
Metrolink / BNSF Collision in Southern California, April 23, 2002
Photos and eye-witness account from Steve Grande of TrainWeb.com
Alameda Corridor Grand Opening, April 12, 2002!
Photos, Graphics, news reports and more!
Amtrak Acela Express Inaugural Revenue Run, December 11, 2000!
Photos, travelogues, news reports and more!
Amtrak introduces Satisfaction Guarantee and new Corporate Brand Identity!
Photos, Pictures of New Amtrak Logo, and detailed information about the new Satisfaction Guarantee (July 7, 2000)
Grand Opening of Bakersfield New Amtrak Station, July 4, 2000!
Photos and story!
Canada VIA Rail "Romance by Rail"
Travelogues, Photos & 360x360 Virtual Tour:
- Ray & Maria Burns
- Saylor & Anna M. Runyon
Rocky Mountaineer Railtour Travelogues, Photos & 360x360 Virtual Tour:
- Vancouver to Jasper
- Banff to Vancouver
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner: New Route Name & New Surfliner Cars
Photos, Stories & 360x360 Virtual Tour
- Feb 6, 2000 Photos of First Surfliner Car Being Delivered To California
- May 26, 2000 First Revenue Run of Surfliner Equipment
- June 1, 2000 Inaugural Celebration Run
- Overview: Detailed Photos Inside & Outside Plus Other Information
Amtrak Texas Eagle: Recovery From Cancellation to Going Daily:
- May 21, 2000 Inauguration of Daily Service
Fullerton Railroad Days Photos & Stories:
- Overview
- Year 1999
- Year 2000
- Year 2001
- Year 2002
- Year 2003
- Year 2004
- Year 2005
- Year 2006
USPS "Celebrate The Century" Express Train
Photos, Stories, Schedule & 360x360 Virtual Tour
Amtrak Cascades Talgo Trainset & Route:
- Overview: Photos & Information
- Amtrak Cascades Website Features Trainset Virtual Tour By TrainWeb
- Steve & Ray Pacific Coast travelogue & photos
Amtrak Las Vegas Talgo Trainset & Route:
- Photos of Amtrak Talgos Under Construction
- Travelogue & Photos of Las Vegas Talgo on Amtrak San Diegan Route
- Photos of the Interior of the Amtrak Las Vegas Talgo Trainset
- December 14, 1999 Amtrak Talgo Service Announcement in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Overview: 360x360 Virtual Tour, Technical Info, & More Photos
Amtrak Historical Society Photos & Stories
- 2000 Conference: Amtrak AutoTrain & Virginia Railway Express
Inaugural Run of the Amtrak Kentucky Cardinal (Dec 17, 1999)
Amtrak Coast Starlight Dining Car Fire (Nov 27, 1999) Photos & Story
Metrolink / Freight Train Collision (Nov 18, 1999) Photos & Story
Scottish Thistle Rail Excursion (Aug 24, 1999)
Journey in a private railcar on the tail of the Amtrak Coast Starlight
from Los Angeles to Oakland, California Photos & Story
Santa Fe 3751 Steam Locomotive
Photos, Video Clips, Virtual Tour & Stories
- 3751 through Fullerton, California
- 7 day journey on a train pulled by the Santa Fe 3751 (Jun 13-30, 1999)
  Los Angeles to Sacramento, California Railfair'99 round-trip
Yolo Short Line Railroad (Jun 19, 1999)
TrainWeb Working On The Railroad! Photos & Video Clips
Photos of almost every locomotive at Railfair'99 (Jun 18-27, 1999)
Sacramento, California
TrainWeb's first use of digital photography (Aug 16, 1998)
- Tour of TrainWeb office and Fullerton Santa Fe Depot
- Photo tour of scenery on round-trip travel from Los Angeles to San Jose on the Amtrak Coast Starlight
Altamont Commuter Express
- First trainset placed on public display (Feb 28, 1998)
  These photos were taken in San Jose, California on March 3, 1998.
Photo tour of Amtrak Redondo Roundhouse (Aug 26, 1997)
Inaugural Train Of The Amtrak Texas Eagle/California Service
(Feb 06, 1998)
The Final Amtrak Desert Wind (May 12, 1997)
Amtrak Car Shop Photos

We have searched around the thousands of pages posted to TrainWeb and only come up with the above links so far. As we have time, we will continue to look back through our records and add additional links to this page.

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