Sunset Limited westbound - Maricopa, AZ

Running on-time, Amtrak train #1, the Sunset Limited, makes its station stop and crew change in Maricopa at 2:30 am. Due to the length of the platform, the train must be spotted multiple times to accommodate all local passengers. Note the absence of a baggage car, replaced by a coach-baggage Superliner.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• amtrak
• arizona
• sunset
• limited
• maricopa
• gila
• route
• P42

[rkjeldgaard]

I've taken the train out of this station twice in the last year. Once to San Antonio and the other time to New Orleans. First time the train was 2 hours late, the next time it was 4 1/2 hours late. Love to travel by train but always, always anticipate delays. Thanks for this WN - maybe next time I'll be as lucky as you were here.

[wn676]

Ever since Kummant wrote his letter to the UP, the Sunset's timekeeping has improved. I remember a period a few years back when 10 and 15 hour delays were common, and then, of course, there was that infamous 40-something hour delay.

[rwundrock]

Where's Maricopa?

[wn676]

About 25 miles south of Phoenix, AZ.

[adam1234a]

do u know is the crew always there so if i went i could buy them a coffie and maybe get a cab tour?

[wn676]

if you get there early enough, the crew is usually chillin out on the platform, so you might be able to start up a friendly chat.

[mugshotesp]

They are supposed to but the freight rails do not give it to them usually. I think though the feds are cracking down to make sure this doesn't happen.

[FlyJetBlueAirways]

@rwundrock Its like the nicest town in Arizona! All of the houses are nice, except a little triangular patch of ghetto thats very small :D

[masterownerlml]

Amtrak, why must they rent track it is a Government org why shouldn't they receive first priority.

[sideslide23]

I've been down here to mericopa couple of times and its not really a very long drive from Phoenix to get here. I didn't notice that Amtrak exist here until I drove across this track and saw the station.

[cologono33]

We use the sunset limited to go to losangeles great family fun. The kids are in awe i wish it would still pass through phoenix so we woundnt have to drive so far.

[petekosednar]

I took the Sunset Limited to Fort Lauderdale and back a few years ago! It was fun, fun time. I rode first class with a sleeper and it included food.

[slafrancois]

i would guess every one that left a comment lives in maricopa

[Bucky123100]

hey! i live near that train! i always go passed it, but i thought it was just for show. lol. I never knew it moved.

[K5HLR212]

Is this a crew change aswell?

[Rickyrab]

Running on time? That actually happens?