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Amtrak (AMTK) 161 - GE P42DC

Owner:
AMTK - Amtrak
Model:
GE P42DC
Serial Number:
53017
Order No:
1435A
Frame Number:
Built:
5 / 2001
Built As:
AMTK 161
Pictures Available:
486
Notes:
Phase I Pointless Arrow - 50th anniversary. Burned to a crisp.

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Amtrak 181 and 161
Amtrak 181 and 161

Phase 1 Amtrak 161 sits behind 181 Charlottesville station

Photo Date: Jun 7, 2024
Uploaded: Dec 4, 2025
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Author: Jason Nardone
Categories: Passenger
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 181 (P42DC)
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161 - Amtrak Silver Meteor
161 - Amtrak Silver Meteor

Headed north, Amtrak 161 crosses the Winter Park Maitland Avenue bridge with the Silver Meteor.

Photo Date: Jun 6, 2023
Uploaded: Jul 28, 2025
Location: Winter Park, FL
Author: W.C. Wiese
Categories: Bridge
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
213 Views 0 Comments
Quadruple Genisis
Quadruple Genisis

Four lines of parked Amtrak power at Chicagos Union Station.

Photo Date: Apr 4, 2003
Uploaded: Jun 3, 2025
Location: Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author: Unknown
Categories: Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: AMTK 33 (P42DC) AMTK 144 (P42DC) AMTK 809 (P40DC) AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 792 (SW1000R)
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Triple Genisis
Triple Genisis

Three lines of parked Amtrak power at Chicagos Union Station.

Photo Date: Apr 4, 2003
Uploaded: May 30, 2025
Location: Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author: Unknown
Categories: Roster,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: AMTK 144 (P42DC) AMTK 809 (P40DC) AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 794 (SW1000R) AMTK 792 (SW1000R) AMTK 504 (B32-8WH)
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AMTK 161 in the Dark
AMTK 161 in the Dark
Photo Date: Jun 3, 2021
Uploaded: May 11, 2025
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Andrew Goblirsch
Categories: Track
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
399 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Dec 25, 2022
Uploaded: Mar 25, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Author: atx railfan
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 518 (B32-8WH)
604 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Dec 25, 2022
Uploaded: Mar 25, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Author: atx railfan
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
683 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

p090-12

Photo Date: Nov 12, 2021
Uploaded: Feb 3, 2025
Location: Yemassee, SC
Author: max linder
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
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Eastbound "Silver Star" approaches the station
Eastbound "Silver Star" approaches the station
Photo Date: Nov 26, 2019
Uploaded: Jan 21, 2025
Location: Wilson, NC
Author: Paul Leach
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
673 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

AMTK 161 The 50th Anniversary Phase 1 Heritage Unit leads the Evenings SW Chief into Fullerton headed for Chicago

Photo Date: Aug 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jan 19, 2025
Location: Fullerton, CA
Author: Ryan Hahn
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
549 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Dec 29, 2021
Uploaded: Jan 16, 2025
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Author: Todd Reineccius
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 133 (P42DC) AMTK 39 (P42DC)
566 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Dec 29, 2021
Uploaded: Jan 16, 2025
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Author: Todd Reineccius
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
466 Views 0 Comments
Amtrak 59
Amtrak 59
Photo Date: Oct 16, 2024
Uploaded: Jan 9, 2025
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Blaise Lambert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
714 Views 0 Comments
Amtrak 59
Amtrak 59
Photo Date: Sep 29, 2024
Uploaded: Jan 2, 2025
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Blaise Lambert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
433 Views 0 Comments
P30
P30
Photo Date: Jun 22, 2024
Uploaded: Aug 28, 2024
Location: Point of Rocks, MD
Author: Shenandoah Railfan
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
451 Views 0 Comments

p090-10

Photo Date: Aug 10, 2024
Uploaded: Aug 18, 2024
Location: Hardeeville, SC
Author: max linder
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
614 Views 2 Comments

p090-10

Photo Date: Aug 10, 2024
Uploaded: Aug 18, 2024
Location: Hardeeville, SC
Author: max linder
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
419 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

50th Anniversary unit leads train #6 on the Ottumwa sub.

Photo Date: Apr 1, 2024
Uploaded: Apr 14, 2024
Location: Mount Pleasant, IA
Author: Jeff Van Cleve
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
398 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

50th Anniversary unit leads train #6 on the Ottumwa sub.

Photo Date: Apr 1, 2024
Uploaded: Apr 14, 2024
Location: Mount Pleasant, FL
Author: Jeff Van Cleve
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
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The Southwest Chief
The Southwest Chief

Behind Phase I

Photo Date: Aug 10, 2023
Uploaded: Feb 19, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
Author: Jonathan Hinely
Categories: Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
349 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Feb 5, 2024
Uploaded: Feb 6, 2024
Location: Cary, NC
Author: Harold Hodnett
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
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AMTK 161 leads train P080-05 away from the station
AMTK 161 leads train P080-05 away from the station
Photo Date: Feb 5, 2024
Uploaded: Feb 6, 2024
Location: Cary, NC
Author: Harold Hodnett
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
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AMTK 161 leads train P080-05 away from the station
AMTK 161 leads train P080-05 away from the station
Photo Date: Feb 5, 2024
Uploaded: Feb 6, 2024
Location: Cary, NC
Author: Harold Hodnett
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
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AMTK 161 heading to Washington
AMTK 161 heading to Washington

1.14.2024 Charlottesville, VA. AMTK 161, the 50th Anniversary engine, departing Ch'ville on the NE Regional #156 with my son aboard heading back to school.

Photo Date: Jan 14, 2024
Uploaded: Jan 14, 2024
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Author: Lee Herbert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
375 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Dec 5, 2023
Uploaded: Dec 9, 2023
Location: Centralia, IL
Author: Blaise Lambert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
313 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

10.14.2020 Ivy, VA. AMTK 161 on the point of the westbound Cardinal. The now long-gone C&O Ivy Depot would be to the immediate right of the locomotive.

Photo Date: Oct 14, 2020
Uploaded: Oct 20, 2023
Location: Ivy, VA
Author: Lee Herbert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
556 Views 1 Comments
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief

EB BNSF Mendota Sub

Photo Date: Aug 14, 2023
Uploaded: Aug 17, 2023
Location: Bristol, IL
Author: Kim Piersol
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
353 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief

EB BNSF Mendota Sub

Photo Date: Aug 14, 2023
Uploaded: Aug 17, 2023
Location: Bristol, IL
Author: Kim Piersol
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 13 (P42DC) AMTK 161 (P42DC)
425 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief

EB BNSF Mendota Sub

Photo Date: Aug 14, 2023
Uploaded: Aug 17, 2023
Location: Bristol, IL
Author: Kim Piersol
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
324 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief
AMTK 161 "50th Anniversary" Train #4 Southwest Chief

EB BNSF Mendota Sub

Photo Date: Aug 14, 2023
Uploaded: Aug 17, 2023
Location: Bristol, IL
Author: Kim Piersol
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
286 Views 0 Comments
Amtrak 22 in Saint Louis MO
Amtrak 22 in Saint Louis MO

Amtrak Dash 8 and 50th Anniversary engine lead Amtrak 22 through downtown Saint Louis

Photo Date: Dec 26, 2022
Uploaded: Jul 24, 2023
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Author: Michael Hayes
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 518 (B32-8WH) AMTK 161 (P42DC)
646 Views 1 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jul 20, 2023
Uploaded: Jul 23, 2023
Location: Fullerton, CA
Author: Cameron Smith
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
437 Views 0 Comments
Amtrak 4
Amtrak 4
Photo Date: Jul 1, 2023
Uploaded: Jul 4, 2023
Location: Mendon, MO
Author: Blaise Lambert
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 50 (P42DC) AMTK 161 (P42DC)
111 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jun 12, 2023
Location: Sand Patch, PA
Author: Chris Blaney
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
484 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jun 12, 2023
Location: Sand Patch, PA
Author: Chris Blaney
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
477 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jun 12, 2023
Location: Sand Patch, PA
Author: Chris Blaney
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
481 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jun 12, 2023
Location: Sand Patch, PA
Author: Chris Blaney
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
502 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 12, 2023
Uploaded: Jun 12, 2023
Location: Sand Patch, PA
Author: Chris Blaney
Categories:
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
468 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161

Amtrak's Phase 1 heritage unit leads A5 west through the Route 59 station.

Photo Date: Jan 13, 2023
Uploaded: Feb 18, 2023
Location: Aurora, IL
Author: Eric Slemp
Categories: Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 75 (P42DC)
440 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jan 7, 2023
Uploaded: Jan 25, 2023
Location: Osceola, IA
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Night,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 180 (P42DC)
416 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jan 7, 2023
Uploaded: Jan 8, 2023
Location: Osceola, IA
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Night,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) AMTK 180 (P42DC)
437 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
593 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: Roster,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
465 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: Roster,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
537 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: Roster,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
531 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) TCWR 2014 (GP38-2) MILW 32A (E9A)
1115 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) CP 5048 (SD30C-ECO) CP 5043 (SD30C-ECO)
865 Views 0 Comments
MILW 32A
MILW 32A
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: MILW 32A (E9A) TCWR 2014 (GP38-2) AMTK 161 (P42DC)
1064 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC)
635 Views 0 Comments
AMTK 161
AMTK 161
Photo Date: Jun 6, 2021
Uploaded: Nov 12, 2022
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Author: Mark Heeplarg
Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: AMTK 161 (P42DC) TCWR 2014 (GP38-2) MILW 32A (E9A) CP 6644 (SD70ACU) UP 1943 (SD70AH)
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