Posted a similar shot of this train awhile back here snaking thru the S curves , but also have to share this image, as it catches the Oil Cans crossing the famed Stenner Creek Trestle.
Empty oil heads north on the Santa Barbara Sub along Rincon Parkway just south of CP S. Seacliff after a day of rain.
"The Snake" making it's way down Cuesta Pass with the head end approaching Stenner Creek Trestle, while the helpers are still seen above in the horseshoe curve.
The "empty cans" crossing Stenner Creek Trestle, as they begin to tackle the grade and head north for another load of oil.
The "Oil Cans" are racing north (RR west) through Moorpark behind a trio of UP Flags. Picture was taken from a private road just east of where the tracks parallel Los Angeles Ave (Rte 118). The ... (more)
The empty Coast Cans makes its through San Luis Obispo to the depot for a crew change before continuing on to Wunpost. Nikon D70, 28-70mm.
Empty oilcans head north along the LA river in the afternoon light.
The SLO based helpers help push the coast cans around the horseshoe curve on Cuesta Grade. D70, 70-210mm.
The loaded coast cans make a rare daylight appearance this morning as SD70M number 4495 leads them around the horseshoe curve on Cuesta Grade. D70, 70-210mm.
Sitting at the famous San Ardo oil fields new power UP 8597 & 8598 await their turn to hook up to the famous California Coast Oilcans for their trip to Los Angeles.
The southbound UP 'Oil Cans' tank car train, loaded just north of Paso Robles, heads through the Burbank Airport platform on its way to Dolores, near Los Angeles.
