After numerous degrees of curvature and several direction changes, 625 has reached Caliente and will be enjoying the fast tangent track west of Bena in a few more minutes.
The effects of many hot, sunny days in the west have taken a toll on the 625's formerly shiny paint job. Even so, it's always nice to see a Warbonnet in '07!
Loaded grain trains such as this one are a lot of fun to watch as they do battle with the Tehachapi Mountains. Mid and rear DPU helpers are employed to ensure that the railroad wins the fight agai... (more)