Evidence of the strenuous Raton Pass looms in the distance, behind Amtrak 82 which is in charge of the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. Taken in Raton, New Mexico.

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The Southwest Chief splits the blades at Chapelle, New Mexico on the "Museum Mainline" (a.k.a. the Raton Subdivision).

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Traversing New Mexico on the old Raton Pass was like stepping back in time. To me, Amtrak's Superliner cars harken back to an era when travel was a little less rushed and half of the fun was getting there. The Superliners allow for unspoiled views of the American landscape as it unfolds.

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As the sun sets on a pleasant January evening, the Chicago-bound Southwest Chief races across the desert at Wagon Mound, New Mexico.

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The Southwest Chief makes its 10 minute station stop at Raton, New Mexico before continuing the strenuous journey west.

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