The Yermo to Mojave local departs Daggett after a brief wait to enter BNSF trackage account MOW.

In 1976 SP borrowed some BN Locotrol Masters and slave cars in an early effort to institute unmanned helpers. The only testing I saw was on Beaumont Hill. Evidently it didn't work out. No compl... (more)

The early morning sun greets a Santa Fe helper set, lead by ATSF 5022, as they push hard on an eastbound manifest train as it works its way around the famous Tehachapi Loop.

Interesting Up Front … And on the Rear!

Accelerating out of Fullerton as it heads to Los Angeles from Chicago, is Amtrak 3, the westbound Southwest Chief. This s... (more)

Sierra Railway RP20BD no.2266, heads the annual toy collection train, making stops along the line to pick up toys and see Santa.

Eastbound ILBDI works upgrade at Redlands behind UP 6291.

A Larado, TX bound rack train passes the eastbound control point at Bertram.

East of Bertram finds the MWCTU racing across the desert towards Yuma.

Weed sprayer tied down at the Ice Deck at Loma Linda.

Just after sunset on Black Friday finds a burst of action on Cima Hill. A westbound manifest lumbers up grade at 14mph, while roughly 4 miles behind, a Z train running on their blocks keeps its di... (more)

BNSF's version of the "Salad Shooter" is the Stockton, CA to Willow Springs, IL Z-train. With containers filled with frozen goods, what makes this train stand out over the rest of interm... (more)

Climbing out of Ludlow towards Ash Hill, five GE locomotives notch up as they hustle 73 UPS loads on a hot LA to Willow Srpings, IL Z6.

A powered up Willow Springs, IL to San Bernardino, CA Z-train has no issues doing track speed of 50 MPH up the 1.4% grade of Ash Hill near East Siberia.

Imagine my surprise when during a furtive little drive and a "hardy hi you silver" found this beast sitting, waiting for its run. Got him on the road and the sun was great, but on the wrong side... (more)

BNSF priority intermodal races east near Denair Ca. on a cold Friday afternoon.