A hot westbound Z train bound for Lathrop charges the Serra Nevada Mountains on a warm, windy summer afternoon on Donner Pass.

A westbound SP vehicle train with a new caboose passes a slide fence at Floriston.

Snaking its way up the scenic east side of Donner Pass, this stack train is headed for the Port of Oakland from the Windy City. You can call me lazy, but this great shot is right off I-80 on a s... (more)

The eastbound California Zephyr drifts down the mountain approaching the town of Floriston.

As a light snow flurry starts up, a westbound unit auto train makes its way up the east side of Donner Pass.

BNSF trackage rights train works down the east side of Donner Pass as they pass MP 222. This train is at elevation 5200 feet, and will work done to 4418 feet once they reach the yard at Sparks at ... (more)

Union Pacific 5465 leads the IG3OA through the rocky cuts near Floriston, CA.

Union Pacific 3840 quickly brings the ZG2LT through the rocky canyons of Donner Pass near Floriston, CA.

UP 8488 runs up track 2 along the Truckee River through Floriston.

The eastbound Zephyr approaches the Floriston crossovers with fall color (what passes for it) at it's peak.

UP 8151 leads the westbound MRORV through Floriston.

Work crews get a small break while this solid grain train passes by. This view is taken from the shoulder of Highway 80.

Amtrak #5, the westbound California Zephyr is seen skirting the Truckee River, surrounded by mountains that were recently covered with snow just days prior. Not too long after the photo was taken,... (more)

Eastbound at Floriston in the Truckee River canyon. My first trip "chasing trains" with a digital camera.

I'm sure the passengers had an enjoyable ride as Amtrak Train 5 crossed the Sierra Nevada this sunny Friday afternoon.