Kevon
@theamtrakguy.bsky.social
Computer Engineer but also enjoy Amtrak, Model Trains, Transit, and more.
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It’s time to put the focus back on our monster layout Bron Hebog.
We’re three and a half weeks away from the very special centenary show in Manchester.
We don’t have any more shows booked for it so please don’t assume there will be another opportunity to see it running.
We’re three and a half weeks away from the very special centenary show in Manchester.
We don’t have any more shows booked for it so please don’t assume there will be another opportunity to see it running.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It’s time to put the focus back on our monster layout Bron Hebog.
We’re three and a half weeks away from the very special centenary show in Manchester.
We don’t have any more shows booked for it so please don’t assume there will be another opportunity to see it running.
We’re three and a half weeks away from the very special centenary show in Manchester.
We don’t have any more shows booked for it so please don’t assume there will be another opportunity to see it running.
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Oito Line,Nagano
(2024)
(2024)
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Oito Line,Nagano
(2024)
(2024)
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The DART Silver Line has officially gone into revenue service, drawing crowds and packed trains. So today it seems like a good time to share this piece from last February on Dallas's new rail line and its potential regional rail future.
Dallas, The Silver Line, and the Future of Suburban Mobility
DART is making a 2 billion dollar bet, a bet that they have come up with a better way to connect DFW.
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The DART Silver Line has officially gone into revenue service, drawing crowds and packed trains. So today it seems like a good time to share this piece from last February on Dallas's new rail line and its potential regional rail future.
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Finally, a 1975 San Francisco Zephyr that actually feels like a 1975 San Francisco Zephyr thanks to the 3/4 dome.
Next up, more sleepers and a really unique bag-dorm.
Weathering done by @interurbanera.bsky.social, interiors and research done by myself.
Next up, more sleepers and a really unique bag-dorm.
Weathering done by @interurbanera.bsky.social, interiors and research done by myself.
September 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Finally, a 1975 San Francisco Zephyr that actually feels like a 1975 San Francisco Zephyr thanks to the 3/4 dome.
Next up, more sleepers and a really unique bag-dorm.
Weathering done by @interurbanera.bsky.social, interiors and research done by myself.
Next up, more sleepers and a really unique bag-dorm.
Weathering done by @interurbanera.bsky.social, interiors and research done by myself.
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NCTCOG saves the day for the Heartland Flyer!
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
Heartland Flyer gets $3.5M to keep Fort Worth-Oklahoma City route alive for a year
The Regional Transportation Council approved emergency funding to keep the Heartland Flyer passenger train operating between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
fortworthreport.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NCTCOG saves the day for the Heartland Flyer!
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
fortworthreport.org/2025/07/10/h...
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A Swedish locomotive loaned to Amtrak, which led to the eventual creation of the AEM-7 electric, has been restored to its mid-1970s appearance in Europe railfan.com/amtrak-demon...
Amtrak Demonstrator Restored in Sweden
Rc4 X995 was loaned to Amtrak in the 1970s for testing that led to the development of the AEM-7.
railfan.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A Swedish locomotive loaned to Amtrak, which led to the eventual creation of the AEM-7 electric, has been restored to its mid-1970s appearance in Europe railfan.com/amtrak-demon...
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Amtrak has released two ACS-64 locomotives in a special Crayola crayon wrap, which will operate in the Northeast railfan.com/amtrak-relea...
Amtrak Releases ‘Crayola’ Wrapped ACS-64s
Amtrak has released two ACS-64 locomotives in a special Crayola crayon wrap.
railfan.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Amtrak has released two ACS-64 locomotives in a special Crayola crayon wrap, which will operate in the Northeast railfan.com/amtrak-relea...
Slowly building up my CPKC transcon roster.
April 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Slowly building up my CPKC transcon roster.
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The Jet Lag fan community has finally gotten bored enough to create the world’s first chancam
chandler dean you will be famous one day i promise we just need to do a little more nepotism and you’ve got your own tonight show
February 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Jet Lag fan community has finally gotten bored enough to create the world’s first chancam
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Now HERE is an extra foamy railfan shot back when the SN was still under wire at West Pittsburg, Calif. in 1956.
Love the hastily repurposed railfan gondola.
Love the hastily repurposed railfan gondola.
February 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Now HERE is an extra foamy railfan shot back when the SN was still under wire at West Pittsburg, Calif. in 1956.
Love the hastily repurposed railfan gondola.
Love the hastily repurposed railfan gondola.
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In between two bits of horrible news (of course), I got to go on TV to talk about model @bart.gov trains!
youtu.be/iH_jzbhxPQc?...
youtu.be/iH_jzbhxPQc?...
BART model trains going on sale once again | KTVU
YouTube video by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In between two bits of horrible news (of course), I got to go on TV to talk about model @bart.gov trains!
youtu.be/iH_jzbhxPQc?...
youtu.be/iH_jzbhxPQc?...
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Electrify regional rail across North America!
(📸: @gocaltrain.bsky.social)
(📸: @gocaltrain.bsky.social)
January 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Electrify regional rail across North America!
(📸: @gocaltrain.bsky.social)
(📸: @gocaltrain.bsky.social)
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Amtrak desperately needs to bring these gorgeous timetables back. (Link below)
January 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Amtrak desperately needs to bring these gorgeous timetables back. (Link below)
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Rapido outdid themselves, they're not only beautiful models, they're extremely fun as toys. 15/10, would boop boop again.
January 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Rapido outdid themselves, they're not only beautiful models, they're extremely fun as toys. 15/10, would boop boop again.
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BART to Fremont (kinda)
January 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
BART to Fremont (kinda)
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Vintage Railroad ads make for some of the best holiday themed art
December 25, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Vintage Railroad ads make for some of the best holiday themed art
WDTX really called it with the TAG Heritage Unit lol. The D&H will stay underrated and underappreciated.
December 2, 2024 at 5:09 PM
WDTX really called it with the TAG Heritage Unit lol. The D&H will stay underrated and underappreciated.
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The peninsula commute: generations
This is a beautiful scratchbuilt arcade style depot that once stood in san jose until demolished following the completion of Diridon.
This was scratchbuilt by Robert B.
This is a beautiful scratchbuilt arcade style depot that once stood in san jose until demolished following the completion of Diridon.
This was scratchbuilt by Robert B.
November 20, 2024 at 1:40 AM
The peninsula commute: generations
This is a beautiful scratchbuilt arcade style depot that once stood in san jose until demolished following the completion of Diridon.
This was scratchbuilt by Robert B.
This is a beautiful scratchbuilt arcade style depot that once stood in san jose until demolished following the completion of Diridon.
This was scratchbuilt by Robert B.
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Old US railroad posters were amazing
November 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Old US railroad posters were amazing
Been waiting on some new Amtrak Merch. RIP Wallet.
store.amtrak.com
store.amtrak.com
November 8, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Been waiting on some new Amtrak Merch. RIP Wallet.
store.amtrak.com
store.amtrak.com
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