Many people think of Derby Week as nothing but a lot of fuss over a horse race. For train buffs, it provides an opportunity to see passenger trains arrive and depart with guests coming to town for the derby.
Those who have attended MCR conventions in Louisville may remember some of the locations where train pictures were taken.
Amtrak brought a Derby special into Louisville across the PRR bridge at 14th Street. Charlie Buccola capture this scene.
 Crossing the River |
 Parked at Union Station |
 Union Station behind some of cars with auxiliary power |
The pullman cars served the passengers as their hotel while in Louisville.
Norfolk and Southern brought passengers into Louisville, also. Charlie Buccola captured these shots. They parked their train at the Norfolk Southern yard in Western Louisville which was a tour for the 2001 MCR Convention in Louisville.
Norfolk Southern approaching Buechel southeast of Louisville.
The Governor's Special provided by CSX transports guests from Frankfort, KY where they attended the State Derby Breakfast to Louisville for Derby Day festivities.
 Governor's Special crossing Frankfort Avenue near L & N Trains store. |
 More of the train |
 Observation Car on end of Governor's Special |
 CSX Train parked at Strawberry Lane Yard |
 CSX Train in Strawberry Lane as seen from the rear |
R. J. Corman brought a Derby Train from Lexington to Louisville.
 Engines pulling R. J. Corman train through Anchorage |
 R. J. Corman Train |
 More R. J. Corman Train |
 End of R. J. Corman Train |