On the morning of August 26 I had a shot in mind, so I set up at a frequently visited spot for the glint. Like a few weeks prior had a few trains backed up. The auto train had been sitting there ... (more)

This eastbound grain train is crossing the lower Cascade bridge at Troy, MP 186 on Donner Pass

UP 580, flanger duty, poses while another flanger lead by UP 600 is ready to battle the snow over the summit