In 2002 it was common to see SP units being scrapped. On this summer day in 2002 former SP sporting DRGW 3138 barely hangs on while parts are cannibalized.

UP 1342, an ex DRGW GP40-2 sits alongside UP 9192 at Roseville yard, during the last light of January 5th, 2006. Nikon D200, 140-400mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

Shortly after changing crews, a nice afternoon glint reflects off of the side of a Union Pacific GEVO, head of a Westbound Auto Train. Nikon D200, 18-70mm. www.bayarearailroading.com

There is no reason for a 2 year old locomotive to look this old and dirty. Nikon D70 18-70mm.