This was a winter! This winter on Donner was indeed challenging and epic. Not only for railroaders but also railfans. Access on Donner in the winter is always tough, especially parking. With a sma... (more)

With the sun popping out briefly, UP 4115 leads and eastbound z train through Andover on UPs Roseville Sub over Donner Pass. The train had done a little of its own plowing over its trip.

After cresting Donner Summit, train ZLTG2 (Lathrop, CA - Global 2 Intermodal) passes under the classic Southern Pacific era searchlight signal bridge at Andover. One of the more remote parts of th... (more)

All eyes on all moving parts! UP 8444 and 3985 steaming to the First Sacramento Rail Fair. A Roger Puta Photograph

UP 8444 and 3985 in a ferry move to the opening of the California State Railroad Museum. A Roger Puta Photograph

Priority perishables destined for the interchange with CSX at Chicago for movement to the East Coast has conquered the stiff Eastbound grade of Donner Pass and slowly glides down the back slope of... (more)

During a light snow shower, Union Pacific 8161 exits Tunnel 42 at Andover. This last winter brought a good amount of snow to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which helped put a dent into the crippling... (more)

On a beautiful Spring morning, The California Zephyr, No. 6, charges westbound up the east slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Summit at Norden,

A wingless AC44CW passes under bridge, 1989 main 1, holding back a grainer as it descends down the east slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from the summit at Norden.

A westbound Union Pacific mixed manifest pulls the grade up the Eastside of the Hill through Andover to the Summit at Norden. Tucked in behind the lead unit is a Southern Pacific AC44CW, Ex No. 14... (more)

A westbound Union Pacific Fruit Express pulls the grade up the Eastside of the Hill through Andover to the Summit at Norden.

As I snowshoed through this winter wonderland, I began to think of the Donner Party. The inhospitable temperatures and constant snow storms made them legends in American history. Cold storms brewi... (more)

Goooooood morning Donner! A short Z train eases down the east slope of Donner Pass, seconds from entering one of the parallel tunnels at Andover. Beautiful Donner Lake lies in the valley be... (more)

Amtrak's "California Zephyr" snaking its way through Cold Stream Canyon as it works its way up the east slope of Donner Pass. The California Wildfires smoke is markedly present in this photo.

Built in 1928 by the legendary Pullman-Standard company 'Virginia City' first known as the 'Crystal Peak' was assigned to ply the rails of the SP-UP-C&NW between Oakland, CA and Chicago, IL bringi... (more)