A crossbuck stands guard over a private grade crossing under a dramatic post-sunset sky.
Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train climbs out of Tunnel 10 and into Marcel.
Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train detours through the siding at Rowen while meeting a northbound Union Pacific Manifest.
Sunrise shines on UP 844 while her caretakers prepare her for today's run to Las Vegas.
BNSF 7368 slows for the horseshoe curve at Caliente.
Two Union Pacific manifest trains meet at Caliente. The Northbound train is long enough to capture the head end and rear end in the same frame.
BNSF 7897 rolls into Bakersfield.
BNSF 5387 pulls through the "S" curve approaching Ilmon.
BNSF 4399 thunders upgrade towards Bealville.
The city lights of Bakersfield highlight the horizon, while the headlight of a northbound train illuminates the hillsides on a moonless night.
The MWCRV rolls towards Edison minutes before sunset on a warm dusty afternoon.
The Trona Railroad puts on a show as seven units handle the day's export plus an empty coal train climbing the grade out of Oxy.
TRC 2008 arrives at Searles after sunset. The train will interchange with Union Pacific and return to Trona.
BNSF 4710 crawls out of Marcel on its assault up Tehachapi Pass.
Dynamic brakes hold back a high priority "Z" train on its descent towards Mojave.