NS #7001 one of three GP40X's that NS has leads a South Bound out of Tunnel 26 MP255.5

Today's BNSF Pasadena Local, lead by GP40X 3039 passes through San Dimas on what's left of Santa Fe's old Second District Main Line. Today's train has 10 loaded bulkhead flats of concret ties for ... (more)

The Rio Grande Zephyr is pictured departing Utah for Denver, Colorado . . . via the Union Pacific Overland Route! The developing Thistle landslide closed the D&RGW mainline the previous evening, r... (more)

A westbound UP Directors Special was climbing Sherman Hill near Granite, WY on June 15, 1989 with GP40Xs No's. 954 and 955.

The day started off sunny and calm, and fairly warm. By the time the afternoon local got on duty, there were blizzard-like conditions that stuck to everything rather quickly. Once the train was as... (more)

These things weren't very old but Uncle Pete sure didn't cut them any slack. This one has been "rode hard and put away wet". I'd like to know if any of those trucks are still in existence.

A nice assortment of power, including a GP40X sits along side a giant grain elevator in Brush.

Waiting for departure time at King Street Station an Operation Lifesaver Special will head south to Portland, OR. This train sponsored by Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Amtrak and Burlington No... (more)

UP apparently was less than thrilled with EMD's GP40X, and ordered no follow-up GP50s, but the two models wound up serving together on C&NW/UP pool trains, often on Falcons and other speedy interm... (more)

BNSF 3035 & 2304 parked in the Ravenna yard.

BNSF 3035 & 2304 lead a short westbound local.

The UP Rose Bowl Special is departing Union Station and is passing Mission tower on the west bank of the Los Angeles river. Four of the six GP40X engines that Union Pacific had are seen in this sh... (more)

BNSF 3035 & 2304 idle in the yard at Aurora with a ballast train.

Can you smell the paint on them? Three one-month old GP40X units (can you tell how exited the 16-year-old me was to see them) lead train 168 through Colton Crossing and past Colton Tower on a day ... (more)