The first Eastbound ACE of the afternoon rush rolls through the Alviso marshland right on the advertised.
After spend the past two days shooting the BNSF Seligman Subdivision with fellow RP contributor Shelley Hunter, we got lucky with a few snow storms hitting the region. Well, after the second day, ... (more)
One in the S&I and a mix of stuff, including the Reno Fun Train equipment in the yard.
A brand new 3 pack of 4200 series ES44C4's lead a westbound QATGLAC near Colton.
BNSF's Barstow, CA classification yard continues to serve as the railroad's principle freight classification point in southern California, a title the busy location has held since it was completed... (more)
1996 sits ready to lead the "El Centro" eastbound on the Sunset Route as the last rays of the day paint the sky. Today's train features an all EMD consist, as does the 'hauler' next to it, and on ... (more)
With famous "Starvation Peak" in the background, seen here Amtrak's Southwest Chief passes by a couple of semaphore signals. Located in Chapelle, NM featured are only some of many that r... (more)
Moments before the sun rises over the Colorado Plateau, a stack train bound for the ports of Long Beach, Calif. fights the steep grade towards Flagstaff, Ariz. as it knocks down the green light fo... (more)
It's a gorgeous morning in Coal Creek Canyon as Amtrak's westbound "California Zephyr" led by two Phase III painted Genesis GE's climbs the 2-percent grade approaching Tunnel No. 1 on Fe... (more)
I couldn't resist getting a shot of this one when I heard it was coming. Amtrak Heritage units as 822 and 145 at the Salt Lake City Amtrak station. Amazingly they arrived into Salt Lake City 45 mi... (more)
BNSF 3839 leads a southbound down into Mojave just after sunrise.
Heading up the east slope of Tehachapi Pass between Warren and Cameron, BNSF's Barstow to Vancouver WA manifest works up grade through Cache Creek.
UP's hot ZBRLC drops out of the Tehachapi Mountains north of Mojave.
The observation deck of the Golden Spike Tower Museum provides an excellent place to sit back and watch some great rail action. Bailey Yard, the largest yard in the world is the hub for the Union ... (more)
Returning from the Grand Canyon, the 2-8-2 steam locomotive #4960 slowly creeps into the station on a warm September evening in Williams, Arizona.