SP 4840, set up for snow service on flangers and spreaders, is leading a freight Westbound out of Truckee. Seven locomotives make up the lashup--the two GP38's, a GP60, SD45, SD45T2, another SD45 ... (more)

The flanger has just stopped after crossing Donner. A new crew will take over, turn the equipment on the balloon and head back over Donner Pass.

As the SP's WSRVM departs Ozol Yard near Martinez, the brace of older 1st and 2nd generation diesels do their best to hide their escape from town with a serious smoke screen. The consist as I reca... (more)