Spring has come early to Northern California!
The southbound Coast Starlight taking the more scenic Niles Sub route between Oakland and San Jose.
Pushing EB towards Niles canyon and it's ultimate destination of Stockton
Rounding the curve east of Niles Jct, this train is just entering the west end of Niles Canyon
A southbound Capitol approaching Centerville on it's way to San Jose
Heading south out of Niles Junction headed for the Warm Springs Yard.
BNSF Warm Springs Local using trackage rights over the UP.
NS unit leading a UP freight headed for Oakland after passing over Altamont Pass and through Niles Canyon.
Twelve years ago when I was first shopping for a house in Fremont, my wife and I almost bought that house in the background. Unfortunately I was not very interested in trains at the time so I did... (more)
This SD9 is now part of the Pacific Locomotive Associations collection.