Obligatory Ludlow Shot #12 - A monster two mile long stack train pulls around the bend heading westbound from Ludlow toward the Port of Los Angeles.

SCAX 655 at Fullerton - Metrolink Train 604 approaches the station at Fullerton California as the WATBAR sits on main #2 at the signal at EBCS Fullerton Junction.

Sunset on a Timken Hub - A view of a Timken hub on the Southwest Chief at Fullerton, California.

Not One of Amtrak's Finest Moments - Amtrak Train #3 led by BNSF 9868 arrives in Fullerton California at 8:10 p.m., more than 12 hours down. Train number 3 is the westbound Southwest ... (more)

Like a Savior, the Morning Light Shone Upon Him - The assistant Conductor of Amtrak Train #564 approaches a group of Amish passengers that most likely arrived earlier in the morning on t... (more)

UP 1989 [Mayan Apocalypse Study 2012] - UP 1989 leads a mixed freight train down the Cajon Pass on main #2 of BNSF trackage in route to the yard at West Colton.

Down the Mountain [Mayan Apocalypse Study 2012] - A BNSF stack train negotiates the curves of Main #2 at the Mormon Rocks near Cajon Wash.

Moving Panels - A contractor hired by BNSF moves 40 foot sections of panel track from an off loading area to where they will be placed in line with main #1 (the track on the far left). ... (more)

Three Through Sullivan's [Mayan Apocalypse Study 2012] - Back on June 21, 2012, the Summer Solstice, I shot a number of long exposures in the dark at Sullivan's Curve. After working up ... (more)

UP 1989 at Sullivan's Curve [Mayan Apocalypse Study 2012] - UP 1989 leads a mixed freight train down the Cajon Pass on main #2 of BNSF trackage in route to the yard at West Colton.

Alray California [Mayan Apocalypse Study 2012] - A westbound BNSF stack trains passes under Interstate 15 at Alray California as it approaches the westbound control signal at CP Walker ... (more)

The Burn of Thermite - A BNSF MOW worker sets off a crucible of Thermite powder to join a pair of railroad rails by welding them in place.

UP 7043 at Hill 582 - A Los Angeles bound UP manifest train passes Hill 582 on the former Southern Pacific Palmdale Cutoff.

Welding Rail - A BNSF joint elimination crew welds the rails that MOW workers had set in and placed the night before on main track #1 through the station at Fullerton California. I ... (more)

Hot Rail, Main Two! - BNSF MOW workers replace the track on Main #1 through the station at Fullerton California as a Westbound stack train passes at track speed a mere 6 feet away. ... (more)