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March 17, 2021

50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotives

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P46 #46 freshly decorated with Amtrak 50th Anniversary decals in Ivy City. Photo and original copyright by Matt Donnelly, with Amtrak having full publishing rights.

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P46 #46 freshly decorated with Amtrak 50th Anniversary decals in Ivy City. Photo and original copyright by Matt Donnelly, with Amtrak having full publishing rights.

P42 in “Phase VI” – The first adaptation of the latest Amtrak livery phase on a P42.

50th P42 Locomotives - PHASE VI

P42 in “Phase VI” – The first adaptation of the latest Amtrak livery phase on a P42.

P42 in “Phase I” – A rendition of Amtrak’s first livery phase dating back to 1972.

50th P42 Locomotives - PHASE I

P42 in “Phase I” – A rendition of Amtrak’s first livery phase dating back to 1972.

- P42 in “Midnight Blue”: An all new one-of-a-kind paint scheme celebrating the dedication and commitment of our employees moving people around the clock and across the nation.

50th P42 Locomotives - MIDNIGHT BLUE

- P42 in “Midnight Blue”: An all new one-of-a-kind paint scheme celebrating the dedication and commitment of our employees moving people around the clock and across the nation.

- P42 in “Dash 8 Phase III” – The award-winning livery designed for the Dash 8 locomotive fleet in the early 90s, adapted for the first time to a P42 locomotive.

50th P42 Locomotives - Dash 8 PHASE III

- P42 in “Dash 8 Phase III” – The award-winning livery designed for the Dash 8 locomotive fleet in the early 90s, adapted for the first time to a P42 locomotive.

ALC-42 #301 in “Day 1” scheme – A historic throwback to the unique design created for the first day of operations on May 1, 1971, applied to Amtrak’s newest locomotive.

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ALC-42 #301 in “Day 1” scheme – A historic throwback to the unique design created for the first day of operations on May 1, 1971, applied to Amtrak’s newest locomotive.

Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, Connecticut

Midnight Blue At New England's Rising Star. Hartford Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut was built in 1889 and has continually served the passengers of the region since, subsequently being added to National Register of Historic Places since 1975. On its first revenue run leading after coming to Springfield, Massachusetts the night before with train 146, AMTK 100 leads Amtrak Train 157 from Springfield, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021. In New Haven, it will be removed and replaced by an electric motor that will continue the train's journey to Washignton D.C. The engine was painted midnight blue as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotive Program to celebrate 'the dedication and commitment of our employees to moving people around the clock and across the nation.' Midnight Blue At New England's Rising Star. Hartford Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut was built in 1889 and has continually served the passengers of the region since, subsequently being added to National Register of Historic Places since 1975. On its first revenue run leading after coming to Springfield, Massachusetts the night before with train 146, AMTK 100 leads Amtrak Train 157 from Springfield, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021. In New Haven, it will be removed and replaced by an electric motor that will continue the train's journey to Washignton D.C. The engine was painted midnight blue as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotive Program to celebrate 'the dedication and commitment of our employees to moving people around the clock and across the nation.'

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Midnight Blue At New England's Rising Star. Hartford Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut was built in 1889 and has continually served the passengers of the region since, subsequently being added to National Register of Historic Places since 1975. On its first revenue run leading after coming to Springfield, Massachusetts the night before with train 146, AMTK 100 leads Amtrak Train 157 from Springfield, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021. In New Haven, it will be removed and replaced by an electric motor that will continue the train's journey to Washignton D.C. The engine was painted midnight blue as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotive Program to celebrate 'the dedication and commitment of our employees to moving people around the clock and across the nation.' Midnight Blue At New England's Rising Star. Hartford Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut was built in 1889 and has continually served the passengers of the region since, subsequently being added to National Register of Historic Places since 1975. On its first revenue run leading after coming to Springfield, Massachusetts the night before with train 146, AMTK 100 leads Amtrak Train 157 from Springfield, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connecticut on the morning of Sunday, May 16, 2021. In New Haven, it will be removed and replaced by an electric motor that will continue the train's journey to Washignton D.C. The engine was painted midnight blue as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Painted Locomotive Program to celebrate 'the dedication and commitment of our employees to moving people around the clock and across the nation.'

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PAINTED LOCOMOTIVES Enfield, Connecticut Connecticut River

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PAINTED LOCOMOTIVES

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE PAINTED LOCOMOTIVES Enfield, Connecticut Connecticut River

Amtrak Downeaster - Boston, MA - North Station - Amtrak 689 AMTK 46 90220

Amtrak Downeaster - Boston, MA - North Station - Amtrak 689 AMTK 46 90220

Amtrak Downeaster - Boston, MA - North Station - Amtrak 689 AMTK 46 90220

Amtrak Downeaster - Rollingsford, NH - Amtrak 681 AMTK 46 90220

Amtrak Downeaster - Rollingsford, NH - Amtrak 681 AMTK 46 90220

Amtrak Downeaster - Rollingsford, NH - Amtrak 681 AMTK 46 90220

Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, Connecticut

Amtrak 46 - 50th Anniversary - February 6, 2021 - Albany-Rensselaer, NY

Amtrak 46 - 50th Anniversary - February 6, 2021 - Albany-Rensselaer, NY

Amtrak 46 - 50th Anniversary - February 6, 2021 - Albany-Rensselaer, NY

160, 300, 301, ALC-42, Amtrak 50th Anniversary ALC-42 #301, 300 and P42 #160 in Ivy City Yard. Photo by Matt Donnelly - Amtrak has full rights.

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160, 300, 301, ALC-42, Amtrak 50th Anniversary ALC-42 #301, 300 and P42 #160 in Ivy City Yard. Photo by Matt Donnelly - Amtrak has full rights.

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