A washout occurred near MP 14 on the SERA Santa Cruz Branch, caused by heavy rains, saturated soil, and a badly clogged culvert!

At dusk, Union Pacific No. 1204 leads the southbound Santa Cruz Local along the central California coast near La Selva Beach (also called Manresa). The March 2005 image was captured just moments b... (more)

"The Cruz," aka the Santa Cruz Local crosses Dry Creek Trestle in Aptos. I had planned to chase this train along the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, but it stopped for beans about two miles north of here, ... (more)

Santa Cruz Local delivering a single centerbeam to a small lumber yard.