UP 2001 and the ZLCLT assault the grade north of Mojave as they pass MP 377. The classic north Mojave signal bridge still provides a nice frame for trains battling up, or breaking down the eastern... (more)

Still sporting its 2001-2002 Winter Olympic colors, UP 2001 glides along the Mojave Sub, with the ZLCLT. The train has some tough miles ahead of it as it climbs up into Mojave, nearing the Purdy R... (more)

Just a DPU in desert solitude.

A northbound BNSF stack train charges up the hill to Summit at Tehachapi where it will the dynamic breaks will be on controlling it down the 2 percent grade to Bakersfield.

Coal train tied down on a Sunday with only desert scrub brush to keep it company.

Hard work in the hot sun: An SP MofW crew is spreading ballast just west of the desert town of Mojave.

Away from Tehachapi mountains and the bad weather, UP 8460 South downgrade into Mojave passing under the old Southern Pacific era cantilever at milepost 377.

BNSF 5141 South downgrade from Tehachapi mountains into Mojave for a fast run over Mojave subdivision to Barstow.

A pair of UP SD70Ms glide on up the Mojave Sub passing MP 376.5 with the ZLCLT in tow. In the distance UP's ZLTLC 15 can be seen rolling down the hill. MP 376.5 is where the old spur to the DWP pl... (more)

The ZBRLC 8 departs Mojave, CA behind a trio of EMD SD70Ms. The train is passing the old tank car farm near the Purdy Rd crossing.

Following on the heels of the BNSF 4345 west, BNSF 5263 battles the grade north of Mojave, CA as it climbs towards Tehachapi Summit. Still clinging to life is BNSF Dash 8 40CW #932, which is runni... (more)

BNSF 4345 begins its battle up the eastern slope of the Tehachapi pass as it climbs out of Mojave, CA. The power is about to cross the Arroyo street railroad crossing.

Amtrak engine 156 leads the PRS special out of Mojave as it heads to Los Angeles.

UP's Los Angeles to Lathrop, CA Z train strugles up the eastern slope of the Mojave Sub as it passes MP 377. It is somewhat unusual to see the ZLCLT running with a 1x1 power lash-up, however UP's ... (more)

With 15 minutes of daylight remaining on a warm June afternoon BNSF 4840 leads the M BARVAW under the classic SP signal bridge at MP 377. Sadly this iconic structure is scheduled to be replaced in... (more)