Davis, California Amtrak Station is Served by Amtrak California Zephyr, Coast Starlight and Amtrak CA Capitol Corridor Trains

 

Our Amtrak Station in Davis, California was built in 1913 for the Southern Pacific Railroad.  Through the years, it has served trains such as Southern Pacific's City of San Francisco and Shasta Daylight. 

Davis's Amtrak Station is served by today's Amtrak California Zephyr and Coast Starlight trains, 

as well as Amtrak California's Capitol Corridor service. 

Amtrak California San Joaquins Venture Train Poster by Andy Fletcher.

 I have a new poster and magnet set that features the Amtrak California San Joaquins train consist with the new Siemens Mobility Venture Cars. 

Amtrak Empire Builder 11"x17" signed poster by Andy Fletcher

The Amtrak Empire Builder heads from Chicago to Seattle. Today's train is powered by a Seimens Mobility ALC-42 and Amtrak 50th Anniversary Pointless Arrow P42DC #161.  We give a wave to the crew and passengers as the train heads on its way.

See my 11"x17" signed poster of the Amtrak Empire Builder at my website, customtrains.org

 

"Amtrak's Tom Jones" Music Video by Andy Fletcher

I made a music video about long-time Amtrak conductor Tom Jones who has a long-standing joke that he isn’t Las Vegas singer Tom Jones, as my music video explains. Thanks so much to Tom Jones and all of Amtrak’s crews.

Watch the music video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube https://youtu.be/yFZGRgBB2Ts

Amtrak Trading Card/Sticker Set 1 by Andy Fletcher

 

I am creating a product line of printed 2.5”x3.5” trading cards and stickers that feature my new locomotive cab drawings and miniatures of my posters. My first set, Amtrak Set 1, features an F40PH and SDP40F is now available in my eBay store

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405032150598

"The Railroad Game: Episode 15" Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway, Palmetto Railways and Amtrak

“The Railroad Game: Episode 15” features Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway, Palmetto Railways and Amtrak. Watch Episode 25 on my YouTube https://youtu.be/ZRcznTdAqMo?si=InmcLsC0GCpjmrfU
 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 13" Featuring Sierra Northern Railway, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak San Joaquins

“The Railroad Game: Episode 13” features Sierra Northern Railway, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak San Joaquins, Auto Train and Alto Tower.

Watch on my YouTube at https://youtu.be/9sYRMam1uT4?si=CxTloerhK6HQBVBe

 

Amtrak ALC-42 305 Leads Coast Starlight at Davis, CA

 I am very grateful that my hometown of Davis, California is served by both the Amtrak Coast Starlight and Amtrak California Zephyr trains, as well as a number of Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains.   This morning, I saw the southbound Coast Starlight with Amtrak ALC-42 305 in the lead.

Amtrak Empire Builder 11"x17" poster by Andy Fletcher

The Amtrak Empire Builder connects Chicago with Seattle and Portland, Oregon.  The Empire Builder gets its name from the Great Northern Empire Builder, which was named for Great Northern founder James J. Hill.

See my Amtrak artwork at customtrains.org

 

The Railroad Game: Episode 9 Featuring Florida East Coast Railway, Union Pacific, Amtrak

“The Railroad Game: Episode 9” features questions about Florida East Coast Railway, Union Pacific, Amtrak and Truckee Donner Railroad Society. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round! Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/dGvhRaoml-o?si=Ao3Ce93YdeRuSn67

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 6" Featuring Amtrak California Zephyr and Union Pacific

“The Railroad Game: Episode 6” features questions about the Amtrak California Zephyr, including its route, the Davis, California Amtrak station, Denver Union Station and Union Pacific's JR Davis Yard. Watch on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/dvkmWNTjFrY?si=lmx2E4xUIJQvGeET

 

"The Railroad Game: Episode 5" Metra, Chicago Union Station and Amtrak Lincoln Service

“The Railroad Game: Episode 5” features questions about Metra, Chicago Union Station and Amtrak Lincoln Service. Test your knowledge of locomotives in The Lightning Round. Watch on my YouTube https://youtu.be/2J6N-bWRhR0?si=u-hdYVQ7mEvXuZ9z

 

Amtrak Phase VII P42DC #174 and Phase I Pointless Arrow P42DC 161 on California Zephyr

How exciting to just see Amtrak Phase VII P42DC #174 and Phase I Pointless Arrow P42DC 161 pulling the eastbound California Zephyr Train 6 through Davis.

Here is my YouTube video of the train https://youtu.be/jO4ZmZc-SOs?si=2kiBefq9ItnW1PmD

 

Railroads of Cincinnati #1 Railroad Narrative by Andy Fletcher

Chessie System, Norfolk Southern and Amtrak are among the many railroads that have served Cincinnati through the years. Enjoy my new Railroad Narrative of Featured Locomotives of Railroads of Cincinnati on my YouTube channel.

Watch on my AndyFletcherTrains YouTube https://youtu.be/g7bH8DS3pPQ?si=Dg2sJhqrDOOVl0Hk

 

Seeing The Amtrak Coast Starlight At Breakfast

This morning, while having breakfast, I saw the Amtrak Coast Starlight.  Today's train was pulled by a Siemens Mobility ALC-42 and a P42DC.

See my Amtrak artwork at customtrains.org

 

Amtrak Phase VII P42DC #174 Matted Print by Andy Fletcher

Amtrak’s P42DC #174 looks great in Phase VII paint. Today, I finished a drawing of Amtrak P42DC #174. It is available at customtrains.org

 

Amtrak Superliner poster by Andy Fletcher

I always enjoy traveling aboard Amtrak.  Amtrak trains are truly the best way to see America as you travel.

See my Amtrak artwork at customtrains.org

 

"The ABC's of America's Railroads" Narration by Andy Fletcher

My 1992 ABC book “The ABC’s of America’s Railroads” is a nostalgic journey into railroading in 1992. We see Class 1s and short lines that still exist today and those that have merged. Enjoy my new narrative of the illustrated book on YouTube https://lnkd.in/gwYnR3bE

 

"The ABC's of Amtrak" by Andy Fletcher

I just completed a video narration of my 2016 book, "The ABC's of Amtrak." My illustrated book tells the story of Amtrak's many routes as it celebrates many of the cities served by Amtrak. "The ABC's of Amtrak" is dedicated to former Amtrak President, Jospeh H. Boardman, who was a great friend to us all.

See my video narration of "The ABC's of Amtrak" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/btdIxsMb0LY

Train of Stars Music Video by Andy Fletcher

Thank you to my friend, Amy Case Lambert, for contributing her photo of the Fort Madison, Iowa, Amtrak station and to my brother, Chris Fletcher for his drawing of Humphrey Bogart that helped make my new "Train of Stars" music video.  This video features Santa Fe F7 347C from the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.  

Watch the video on my AndyFletcherMusic YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/nPm0eCa9lyc