UP 7880 charges northbound at Alviso on the point of a lengthy UP special. Rumor is both UP and NS CEO's onboard.

The transition between UP's locomotive fleet and the passenger fleet will now be a little smoother thanks to the freshly rebuilt UPP 2066 power car with a hunchback on one end.

What remains of Southern Pacific's old 16th st depot in Oakland. The station was built in the early 1900's and was eventually closed because of damage caused by the massive Loma Prieta earthquake ... (more)

Amtrak's WB California Zephyr, running 30 minutes early, cruises towards Emeryville at the end of a long journey from Chicago. There were 6 UP passenger cars on the tail which is why there is a th... (more)

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)

It doesn't get much better than this! Enjoying a good meal in the dome of a former California Zephyr car with a nice view of the California Coast. If any of you have an opportunity to ride a PV, d... (more)

A view of the main waiting area in the Los Angeles terminal after arriving on 11 (on time). If any of you are laying over for a little while make sure to walk a couple of blocks to Phillipe's, hom... (more)

Taken from BNSF PV Trinchera Pass, Amtrak 11 is seen speeding through a green signal along the coastline at sunset. Nikon D200.

Two phase V P32's pull Amtrak 14, the northbound Coast Starlight around Goldtree Horseshoe Curve at the southern end of Cuesta Grade. The "amcan" was one of three pieces of deadhead equipment goin... (more)

Amtrak 14 sits at the Oakland Jack London Square station. Not in view is the coach yard crew along with switcher AMTK 794 taking PV Silver Lariat off the end.

UP's high priority Los Angeles to Portland Z train makes a very fast (five minute) crew change at Dunsmuir with the Rio Grande heritage unit leading. In the background is the famous water tank wit... (more)

KMNOAD-20 is on the final leg of its trip across the country as it meets an EB Amtrak Capitol along San Pablo Bay on the Cal-P. At this point it is only about 20 miles from Oakland.

It was exactly one year ago to this day that the Southern Pacific heritage unit was unveiled at Roseville, CA. The CSRM's SP 6051 (E9) is seen pulling the unit out of the shops area so the company... (more)

The UP 1982 is clearly on Southern Pacific territory as it arrives Oakland, CA on the point of the westbound ZNPOA.

The headlights of the SP 8577 illuminate the side of UP's eastbound IOAG2-23 as it speeds through Livermore. The SP 8577 was on the point of the MNWRV and ran over Altamont for Roseville several h... (more)