GUTHRIE

SEPTEMBER 29, 2005

At 10:30pm on September 29th, 2005, Guthrie experienced its first Amtrak arrival in over 25 years.  Amtrak's Heartland Flyer continued past its northern terminal, Oklahoma City, smashing the bureaucratic barrier that was placed there in 1999 by its original designers.  The six special trains were a great success with approximately 300 tickets sold to and from Oklahoma's tourism capital.  The city is excited about the prospect of an expanded Heartland Flyer.

Guthrie Flyer about half an hour after arrival on September 30th.

Guthrie Flyer Moving to a siding just south of the depot for a shorter than usual nights rest.  The train is moving toward the camera despite the position of the locomotive.  The Heartland Flyer operates as a push-pull train and therefore has locomotives on both ends.

September 30, 2005 First Southbound run out of Guthrie in some 25 years.

Sunrise at Seward October 2nd as the last miles of the special click off

Edmond Siding, October 2nd.

Britton Siding, October 2nd

Heartland Flyer sign on I-235

Oklahoma Capitol Building as seen from the Heartland Flyer on its special to Guthrie