CFNR 501 holds on the main of the ex-SP West Side Line, next to the Westley water tank which dates back to the 1880’s.
Prodigious amounts of rain caused disastrous flooding in California in the first half of 1983. SP's line over Tehachapi Pass was badly damaged, and even some areas in the Central Valley saw rerout... (more)
Train time at Westley, the train has stopped to switch around some cars but won't be using the old SP water tower here!
Early morning sun at Westley as CFNR 1568 switches with the old water tank still standing in the background.
CNFR 505 leads its Southbound train past the famous Westely water tank as it heads for Patterson where crews first day of work will be.
A California Northern Local slows down as it approaches the siding at Westley, Ca to switch some industries in town.