It's not one of the famous Baldwins, but Sierra GP9 No. 46 still makes a fine sight as it leaves Oakdale, Calif., passing under a blooming almond tree.

Sunrise in Oakdale finds some of the Sierra Northern's power basking in the morning sunlight as they await their next call to duty.

The wig-wag in Oakdale, CA still stands, apparently still in use (no trains passed while I was there) protecting the E Street crossing on what appears to be the Sierra Northern (but I have since b... (more)

Sierra Railway's nicely painted Dinner Train the day after Christmas in gorgeous afternoon light.

Sierra's home built genset 52 at Oakdale.

Fresh painted Sierra 48 with it's matched set of cars for the Dinner Train.

Sierra #50 at Oakdale.

Built in 1955, Sierra Railroad Baldwin S-12 No. 42 is at Oakdale, California, on March 13, 2005.

Sierra Railway's new home built genset #52 at there Oakdale facility.

Empties heading East to Sierra Pacific Mill above Sonora

Mornings first light shines on Sierra's GP9 46.

Acquired from the McCloud by the commission rebuilding the V&T in Nevada, #18 was loaned to the Sierra for excursion service as, at the time, Sierra was supposed to operate the V&T. This excursion... (more)

Famed railroad photographer Ted Benson gently removes his antique marker lamps from the one of the coaches of the Golden Sunset Dinner train on March 9th, 2003. This event took place on the Sierr... (more)

Sierra #50 has seven empty centerbeams in tow, six of which will be left at Chinese Camp. One empty will go on to the soon to close Sierra Pacific mill behind Sonora.

Sierra Railroad's Brunch train has been staged for the morning's revenue run by both their station and the Hershey Factory Store. In a few hours it will carry a gaggle of well-heeled patrons in Iz... (more)