Approaching Barstow from Needles.

A powerful consist leads these baretables west aproaching the Mojave River crossing.

Four brand new C45ACCTE's make their maiden voyage west through the Cajon Pass.

A eastbound passes under a full moon. This consist has just about one of everything. D9-44CW, SD70, GP60M, GP60B, C40-8W and several SD40-2's.

After sunset some yard power brings baretables to the siding at Ono.

A westbound makes it's way from Ludlow towards Daggett.

Early morning at the West Colton Yard from Pepper Ave.

A westbound takes main #1 down passing Hill 582 on the right.

A westbound pulls up Ash Hill just before sunset.

A unpatched SSW engine leads the power being used to move the Ringling Bros Circus Train. The power returns along Santa Ana St for the second half of the train.

Knowing UP, this train is still probably underpowered.

UP's dirtiest engine makes it's way onto the Mojave Sub before backing into the West Colton Yard. A year ago this engine was barely dirty,http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=109951

I believe this to be the first BNSF SD70ACe to visit the Southern California region. Pure luck seeing it then a 3hr wait to follow it through part of the Cajon Pass. One beautiful engine!

A UP Business Special makes it's way from Tucson to Los Angeles.