Nostalgia & History > Sunset Limited at Eureka Jct -- March 80

(1-2) In Houston, the eastbound Sunset is coming around the curve and connecting to the SP
Dallas line (looking NE) at Eureka Jct (about 5 miles from the Houston station).
The track just beyond the 20 mph sign is the MKT line from Eureka Yard (out of sight to
the right).

(3) Four sleepers on the train this day.
The last car is ex-CB&Q Silver Orchid.
Built by Budd in 1952 for the Blackhawk.
It was a 6 roomette, 4 double bedroom, 6 section car (Amtrak used the sections as dormitory
space).
A Southern 10-6 (probably the Transcontinental sleeping car) was next.
Gary

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Interesting location. My favorite is photo one showing both the train and the trackwork.
Bob

Nice shot!! Old SP RR T&ED crews were based out of San Antonio, TX and worked between San Antonio and Houston.

Nice looks back into time--I like seeing the steam leaks.
Brian Stevens

Nice shot of No. 2 at the JCT.!