Amtrak California's San Joaquin highballs through the quiet zone of Escalon, CA between Stockton and Modesto Amtrak stations. With smog in the air, there was a very red sunset behind the train.
There is a nice contrast in railroad technology in Fullerton, California, on May 3rd, 2015. On the left, on display for the annual Fullerton Railroad Days, is Santa Fe 4-8-4 3751 (built in 1927) ... (more)
Work is moving right along with the new VRE station at 'Crossroads', with the platform nearly complete. The lights are in place, the shelter is taking shape, all that is left to do is track work, ... (more)
In 1992, Metra pondered a radial route on the EJ&E. I happened upon this train being prepared to film the route for Metra/EJ&E "brass." I was told the camera man would be riding there wi... (more)