CDTX 2004 gives it all it's got as it pushes a 5 car Capitol Corridor train, bound for Auburn out of the depot with a full moon rising above. Canon Rebel XS.

Passengers and their families watch Train #5, the depart, and their attention is caught by the two private cars bringing up the markers. In a mix of confusion and curiousi... (more)

The famous "Look daddy, a train!" was a natural for this young son and his father who were watching #713 arrive, but, were VERY interested in UP's EC-5, the Track Geometry Car waiting on the #3 t... (more)

After waiting 30 minutes for Train 713 to arrive, the EC-5 departs and is seconds from knocking down CP RV031 as it's lined down the Mococo Line. Canon Rebel XS.

A sweet brand new and clean GEVO leads a Westbound stack train off the Benicia bridge and down the 1.6% grade into the heart of downtown Martinez. Canon Rebel XS.

An Oakland-bound Capitol Corridor arrives into Martinez amidst a downpour. The old signs that tell you when a train is arriving have been acting up recently, as this one here is displaying (or att... (more)

Fall colors and we're half way into December, as some sort of Chinese Pear tree still shows signs of November lining the #3 track in Martinez. Train 713 from Bakersfield is mighty crowded today, s... (more)

Amtrak #5, the Westbound California Zephyr crosses the Benicia Bridge, a few minutes before sunset. This was one of the first shots taken with my new Canon Rebel XS, which I love!

Amtrak #5 crosses the Benicia Bridge moments before sunset, with a slight marine layer coming in above.

Amtrak #547, the last train to San Jose arrives in Martinez with a P42DC leading.

UP1983 crosses the Benicia Bridge with 14 cars in tow, leading a Sacramento to Oakland special. The cars are going into Winter storage in Oakland.

The Pittsburg Local returns with an ex-SP SW1500 leading, which are slowly deminishing off the roster.

The last sun rays shine on the nose of a newer GEVO as it leads a 34-car loaded auto train through Martinez, as a few kids and their parents wave at the crew. The crew responded with a "shave and ... (more)

Train 526, which originated in Oakland Coliseum, climbs the small grade into Martinez, while #711 waits at CP RV031 for a signal to proceed.

For some reason this Gibson, IN (IHB) to Milpitas, CA autotrain has been routed via the Cal-P... Oh well, I'll take it! UP 8407 leads West in the rush hour traffic, there were two Amtrak's in the ... (more)