Race across the Mojave. Goffs, California. July 3rd, 2007 Steve Crise Photo. © scrise.com
The iconic locomotive for the Santa Fe! F7A 300C is seen resting between Amtrak runs at the enginehouse in Barstow, California. These Fs were retained by Santa Fe following the formation of Amtr... (more)
The eastbound Grand Canyon at Barstow during the early hours of the morning
The Santa Fe's "San Francisco Chief" and the "Grand Canyon" are shown eastbound, comparing notes one final time before Amtrak takes over
A week after a derailment at CP 7245, a pile of axels and trucks stands steady in the desert winds. If you look behind the "CAT" on the right hand side, you can see one of the autoracks that derai... (more)
An eclectic mix of EMD's departs eastbound.
Eastbound tonnage heads for home rails in Daggett.
Another day has passed by this aging relic of the once might Santa Fe.
Santa Fe U36C #8758 and B36-7 #7488 pose in front of the Old Barstow Diesel Shop.
A hot z-train exits BNSF Barstow R Yard passing under Hwy.58 and entering the Cajon Sub.
A loaded UP coal train meets an eastbound BNSF intermodal train at the old yard.
A pair of Alligators sit outside the shops awaiting repairs.
Santa Fe 3418 West lays down some thick exhaust while accelerating out of Barstow Yard at Valley Junction and obscuring a short UP intermodal train headed in the opposite direction.