A six-unit SP light helper rolls downhill through the multiple reverse curves near the Allard Horseshoe.

A westbound SP manifest rounds the curve just west of Ilmon after crossing Caliente Creek.

An eastbound SP manifest cuts in a mid-train helper at Bena. In a moment the man on the ground will raise his hands to indicate to the engineer that he's approaching a "hook."

Kodachrome you give us those nice bright colors.... SP 7566 in the Kodachrome scheme, leads a colorful consist along Hwy 50 near Texas Creek on the Tennessee Pass line in June of 1989. Alas, this ... (more)

Three MRL SD45's charge eastward near Reed Point, Montana on a beautiful August morning.

Screaming eastbound, three Montana Rail Link SD45's are in charge of the M-SPOLAU1-06A on a beautiful mid summer morning. The train is skirting the banks of the Yellowstone River, and will shortly... (more)

The World’s Fair Daylight pauses at Cameron, California, between Tehachapi and Mojave. I believe that this was where the helpers were uncoupled, and the 4449 proceeded unescorted into Los... (more)

After conquering the Tehachapi Mountains the World’s Fair Daylight rolls into Cameron, California on a crystal clear southern California day.

Preserved SP 7457 on display with a brand new light package, numberboards, and paint job.

ARZC eastbound train 807 near old ghost town of Archer

Indiana & Ohio Railway's only SD45R an EX Southern Pacfic leads the first shift job back to Queensgate crossing over Mill Creek at Winton Place

Southern Pacific SD45R sits with great company at the railroad museum in Ogden, UT, complete with appropriate light package.

SP SD45R 7531 and UP C30-7 2495 lead a westbound on the UP Limon Subdivision. The train is near the location of the former Denver Stapleton Airport.

The World's Fair Daylight has negotiated the Tehachapi Loop, and continues its upgrade journey at Cable. Note the traffic on parallel Route 58 in the background.

A westbound manifest picks up momentum as it rolls toward Bealville's west switch. In the distance is the lead power for today's BKDOU, which the manifest just met here. The Oil Cans are exiting t... (more)