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In the summer of the year 1979, I was traveling from Miami to New Jersey aboard the Amtrak Silver Star, eagerly anticipating the journey. The train, powered by three EMD F40PH locomotives, consisted of modern Amfleet cars and older coaches from various railroads. As we departed Miami, I watched the scenery change from the city's skyline to the open vistas of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

In Washington, D.C., the crew swapped out the F40PHs for two stunning Ex-Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 locomotives. I couldn’t resist stepping outside to see them up close. The GG1s, with their art-deco design and iconic Tuscan red color, were even more impressive in person. Watching the crew efficiently switch the locomotives was fascinating.

Once the GG1s were hooked up, we sped along the electrified Northeast Corridor, hitting 90 mph. The world blurred as we passed through beautiful landscapes, overtaking a Budd Metroliner EMU and a new AEM-7 Locomotive on the Clocker service.

When we arrived at Newark Penn Station, I rushed to the two GG1s. Their gleaming metal under the station lights made it feel like a dream. I took a Polaroid picture with the locomotives, standing proudly between them. It was a surreal moment, and I felt incredibly fortunate to witness this piece of railroading history.

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