A UP eastbound leaves a tell-tale at a grade crossing as lightning strikes in the distance.

A re-engined Alligator and a rebuilt GP35 sit outside the classic shop building.

An eastbound San Joaquin catches a ray of sunlight in front of a looming storm.

A recent graduate of SP's GRIP program leads a westbound pig train on the fourth crossing of Tehachapi Creek.

SP tunnel motor No. 8515 and other locomotives undergo repairs at Burnham Shops.

A westbound manifest attacks Cedar Hill behind five EMDs.

Three P42s lead No. 6 through winter snowfall at Yuba Gap.

Early on a Saturday morning, Amtrak's two experimental EMD AC-traction locomotives and the builder's test car lead an Amtrak San Joaquin out of Antioch.

U30Bs idle in the engine facility.

SP workmen turn three new tunnel motors for a trip to Bakersfield pulling a manifest.

Two Alligators await repairs.

Five EMDs pull a long westbound pig train through Sand Pass.

At sunset, three SD75Ms lead a westbound hotshot through East Antioch.

SP 4449 streaks down the valley at 70 mph next to Hy 99.

A WP workman sands BN Century No. 4254 at the engine facility.