On a 108 degree afternoon at Verbenia, between West Palm Springs and old Fingal, NS 7572 west leads the IAVLBB up the steep east slope of Beaumont Pass.

With it's journey through San Timoteo Canyon finished, NS 7572 west passes through Redlands as it heads for West Colton and a crew change.

Working hard up the stiff east slope of Beaumont Pass, NS 7572 West is down to around 10mph as it grinds it's way towards the Summit.

2 NS Gevo's lead this westbound IAVLBB along the Yuma Sub as the train passes through Beaumont in the late afternoon.