When I started on the Milwaukee Road in the 1960's the Portage yard engine was usually an FM switcher or an Alco. In the 70's the Milwaukee got the MP15's and that pretty much was it until I left ... (more)
UP double stack begins your trip by Union Pacific Yuma subdivision, going through the elevated Colton crossing over the BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision, immediately after leaving eastward from Wes... (more)
Beach bodies and wide cabs? Usually the BNSF runs at night on this line, however Metrolink had a lot of BNSF power on lease due to safety concerns with their cab cars during the summer of 2016.
Eastbound Hartwell train over the original line to Airline Jct and downtown Hartwell creeps through the S curves along Airline-Goldmine Road shortly before arriving at Airline. Upon arrival at Air... (more)
Beauty seldom seen! Amtrak train 5 breezes along the Colorado river in ruby canyon. Seen here between switches at Shale. This location is seldom seen due to difficult accessibility. This lo... (more)