A northbound manifest passes through downtown Austin

IBRLA heads down the River Sub as they near their final destination. Meanwhile, ILTLC awaits room at LATC on the left while YLA01 switches out power at 4th Street Yard on the right.

UP 5977 leads an eastbound coal load over the High Line as a KCS train continues north toward Fairfax for loading on the UP.

UP 5977 leads a Labadie load across the High Line at Santa Fe Jct. toward the River Sub while a loaded BNSF Grain train passes beneath headed toward Argentine Yard.

A trio of UP AC4400-CTE's make up a helper set in the appropriately named town of Helper, Utah. Looking north at the famous Book Cliffs. Canon Digital Rebel XT with 50mm lens.

Last train of the day before the sun was completely gone. I waited 3 hours in the cold & wind for this train to make it to Soda Springs, even with 5 mid train helpers he could only creep at 4-8MPH... (more)

Work crews get a small break while this solid grain train passes by. This view is taken from the shoulder of Highway 80.

These birds managed to screw up my last shot, flying along side the lead unit, this time they take a higher route and add to the scene. Temp is 4 degrees.

UP "Powerton" coal train crossing over Kickapoo Creek

UP coal drag CTSBT 08 heads up the MacArthur Bridge lead.

UP 5977 and 5976, a brand-new pair (at that time) of AC4400CW-CTEs lead a loaded coal train east around Buttermilk Curve.