Looking Back at the Iconic Santa Fe Yellow Bonnet

You really can't talk about American railroading history without mentioning the santa fe yellow bonnet at some point. It's one of those designs that just sticks with you, even if you aren't exactly a die-hard train buff who spends every weekend standing by the tracks with a camera. There's something about that specific shade of yellow and blue that feels like a slice of 20th-century Americana, especially when you see it cutting through the dusty landscapes of the Southwest. ...

May 6, 2026 · 7 min · Lukich Kelli