Southern Pacific 2472, an immaculately restored 4-6-2 P-8 Class Pacific, threads its way through the target signals at Goldtree, just north of San Luis Obispo, California, as it descends Cu... (more)

Someone has to be the last person off the train for a photo run, and in this case it was me. So instead of fighting to crowd in the line, I decided to document the event. SP 4-6-2 2472 struts her ... (more)

Crossing Alameda Creek en route to Rail Fair 91 in Sacramento.

Pacific 2472 performed beautifully on the return leg to San Jose. The light was perfect for 2472 backing up after a run by. For a shot of the 2472 coming towards you go more)

SP 2472 hustles a Labor Day Special East towards Sunol, crossing the Alameda Creek at the famous Farwell trestle.

A trainman is shrouded in steam in the early morning hours as the 2472 gets ready to leave Brightside Yard.

SP 2472 splits the oft photographed semaphores at Sunol shortly after sunrise on a cool spring morning.

Crossing the truss bridge in the canyon.

Just like yesteryear...

Photo run at the Farwell Bridge.

First photo run of the morning just west of Sunol, Ca.

Golden Gate Railroad Museum's restored SP 4-6-2, #2472 had gone South to San Luis Obispo as part of the 100th anniversary of the SP in SLO. On a very clear Sunday morning, the big Pacific is pulli... (more)

2472 at Sunol Station with Harrimans

The crew of the 2472.

Engineer Dave Varley's view as he stops the 2472 before crossing a street. In the background is a UP container freight on the main line.