With the evening fog rolling in, #6458 has it white classification lights on, denoting an extra, as the Reno Fun Train is ready to depart Oakland. It is the first season for the Fun Train under Amtrak, but the consist is still very Southern Pacific.
In the years after World War II Southern Pacific went from being the most bullish railroad on passenger service to one of its biggest detractors. It continually downgraded service until Amtrak took over what remained.
