A westbound intermodal glides past Steins Hill on Track 3 with a new ES44C4 model on the point.

A westbound intermodal about to enter Sullivans Curve stretches across the desert. In the background, the rear DPU of an eastbound autorack can be seen at CP Walker. Also visible is the desert oas... (more)

A westbound manifest under dynamic braking glides past the impressive rocks of Sullivans Curve.

A GE in the BNSF pumpkin scheme leads an intermodal freight past Hill 582 on Track 1. Snow in the mountains makes for a nice backdrop.

Rear DPU's in full dynamics glides past Hill 582 as it eases a manifest freight down the pass.

A small memorial, made with pieces of the old tunnels, to honor fellow rail enthusiasts, shines in the morning sun as a westbound manifest with dynamics howling glides past Hill 582.

A stone memorial marking the historical significance of the trails to California sits along side the BNSF Needles Sub. In the background a baretable head east led by a ES44C4.

An eastbound manifest with a pumpkin unit on the point overtakes an autorack train at Hill 582. A 4 axle GP 60 in warbonnet colors brings up the rear of the 4-unit lash-up.

All night long. As Lionel Richie sang, the trains move through the pass. Here a westbound traces its path around the curve shortly after sundown.

Running several hours late, to the dismay of the passengers, allows the Southwest Chief to make a daylight appearance in Cajon Pass to the delight of the railfan. Here it is about to go under the ... (more)

The DPU's hold back on a westbound manifest freight as they go under the signals at Silverwood.

Action on Hill 582. BNSF and UP climb the pass together in a symphony of turbocharged horsepower. Framed by a Hyundai stack container, a UP trailer train adds an EMD flavor to the Cajon concert. T... (more)

An westbound baretable glides past the Mormon Rocks.

An eastbound intermodal on Track 2 greets the rising sun as it exits Sullivans Curve to continue its climb up the pass. We had just arrived at the curve and had parked our vehicle down inside ... (more)

An eastbound intermodal on Track 2 splits the signals at Hill 582. The Hill's caretaker, Don Toles take great care of the flora and fauna on the hill. This desert oasis is one the best if not best... (more)