Stories - Amarillo Depot

Real Picture Postcards

Real picture postcards (RPPC) are easy to find, but looking for a specific subject narrows the hunt. I was very happy...

I am fascinated by the history of railroads in the Texas Panhandle. There are very good books and articles in...

Amarillo was fortunate in 1955 to have six passenger trains scheduled through town and one mixed train on the Dumas...

By 1955 steam was just about done on the Santa Fe, and most railroads. The “last” steam run on the Plains Division was...

A few weeks ago, Scott asked me if I would write a few words that could be included in this newsletter. Since my...

Director’s Report Newsletter February 2024 2023 was quite a year for our organization; we couldn’t have done it...

"Trains are wonderful... To travel by train is to see nature and human beings, towns and churches and rivers, in fact,...

It’s the basic attention to detail that stands out on a Brightline train: the legroom and plush leather seats; the...

September holds a special place for those passionate about history. It's...

Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is conducting an Amtrak Daily...