Gliding downhill in dynamics, a baretable train negotiates the scenic and famous Cajon Pass into Los Angeles from Victorville.

UP 8674 leads a Westbound MNPWC through Cajon.

Another EB "snoot", this one showing the typical problem with SD-40s and this paint scheme, overheating in the area of the prime mover and dynamic brakes.

Union Pacific's steam special from West Colton to Yermo works its way up Cajon Pass as a break in the clouds allows sun light through for a brief moment to illuminate the train.

The "North Platte" makes an appearance at Summit in Cajon Pass, under the watchful gaze of easily 200 railfans, all there to see the next train pass (the Union Pacific steam special). AC4400CWs ar... (more)

Hints of fall color brighten up the scene, at least a bit, as UP 844 charges up Cajon Pass for the first time since 1989 on a cold, damp, and windy November morning.

FP45 95 leads a pair of SD45's downgrade on the steep 3% south track of Cajon Pass under I-15 near Gish

Yet another BNSF mixed train descends the grade.

A BNSF train snakes it's way down grade into the LA Basin on a very busy morning on the pass.

A hot BNSF intermodal train glides downgrade past the Mormon Rocks area on it's way to San Bernardino.

K G3LB-10 with UP 7450, UP 4008 & UP 7629 as the head end power. UP 7508 is the lone DPU with 156 loads, 8735 tons, 9457 feet. Photographed at 16:17.

BNSF 6770 near Hill 582

UP 8682, UP 5126, & UP 4209 with 34 loads, 19 empties, 5117 tons, 3518 feet. UP 8682 looking very sharp after just a month of service. Photographed at 10:52.

BNSF 7744 leading a maifest train down the Cajon pass near Summit. Note the rainbow!

UP 1988 coasts down Cajon Pass at Sullivan's Curve with the KG3LB and three brand new SD70ACe's trailing. For more photos and videos, please visit www.z-trains.com!