Amtrak 21, the southbound Texas Eagle, arrived at Little Rock, Arkansas at 12:20 p.m. Friday, August 10,  2012, 9 1/2 hours late due to a UP derailment in Illinois, which was caused by a storm that knocked over 10 container cars. Here are some photos of the Eagle at the station.


The arrival board. The Amtrak Agent, Richard, had been here since 10:30 the night before. He is the only agent at Little Rock now since Larry retired in June. He said he has help on weekends from someone who comes in from St Louis.


Arriving at 12:20 p.m. the Amtrak locomotive 201 in the lead.




Note the old baggage cart inside the fenced area.




Taken from the balcony.


Just stopped at 12:22 p.m.


Passengers and smokers deboard.




Unloading-loading baggage, 12:26 p.m.




Richard taking a picture of me taking a picture of him. We're good friends and have known each other for years.  We both like bird and animal photography too.








All Aboard! 12:31 p.m.


Leaving at 12:34 p.m.

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