Went to Union Station in Little Rock at 345 a.m. to photograph the southbound Texas Eagle, Amtrak 21, on December 29, 2003. The train was on time and has been more and more frequently. No. 21 arrived exactly on time at 425 a.m. and left at 436 a.m., 6 minutes late. I counted 12 getting off. The consist was:
Locomotive 5
Baggage 1753
Sleeper 32056
Diner 38000
Lounge 33010
Coach 31538
Coach 34028
Coach 34079
Sleeper 32036


LEFT- An empty UP coal train from Texas passed the water-logged station ata 408 a.m. RIGHT-Amtrak 21, Texas Eagle, arriving on time at 425 a.m.


At the station. It had just stopped raining. Camera was on a tripod.


View of Superliners.


Better view of Sightseer Lounge.


Leaving for Dallas and points south at 436 a.m., only six minutes late.