This is the most reliable daylight train on the Union Pacific’s Shafter Sub.; the MRORV. The only other reliable trains are Amtrak #5 and #6, but they both pass here in the middle of the night. ... (more)

Amidst the ever expanding urban landscape of Southern California the seemingly timeless sound of a hard working eastbound freight pierces the afternoon air in Redlands, CA on the western slope of ... (more)

UP 8445 along with a CP SD60 and CEFX SD45 work up grade between Ordway and El Casco.

Arnold’s Loop in eastern Nevada is one of my all time favorite places to railfan. I keep going back over and over trying to find new photo angles. I am especially fond of shots that include Pilo... (more)

After cresting at Erie, 8445 west now starts rolling downhill at Jean. The train is stretching across the desert along side Las Vegas Blvd.

UP 8445 helps haul M-ROWC out of Las Vegas valley winding around the mountains on the south side of sin city above the community of Sloan.

Three EMD's haul the M-ROWC through the twisting route through Sloan a small community on the southern outskirts of Las Vegas. There were also two DPU's on the bottom. This was my first catch in V... (more)

Engineer Pat Kinney has this ACe in notch 8 as the lone unit crests the grade out of Battle Creek dragging 251 kicking and screaming. At 8,138 Tons, 10,284 feet, 251 is down to 12mph.

Close-up of EMD HCTR truck.

The now-classic "waving flag" on the flanks of all new UP diesels.

The rear of UP ACE 8445 as the locomotive waits at CP Browder for a clear signal.