UP #8089 leads empties down the Pleasant Valley Sub as they approach the flood loader at Skyline (Eccles Canyon).

Eastbound tonnage struggles up grade as 2 8000 series GE's lead a long Q train up grade.

After holding at Caliente for two BNSF Z trains and a UP manifest, three of UP's newest locomotives, the ES44AHs, and three mid trains have no problem getting up to speed with a 102 car long manif... (more)

Profile shot of UP 8089 ES44AH.

UP 8089 looking factory fresh leads this West Colton to Fresno drag near the Mormon Rocks just past the north switch at Canyon siding.

Two SD9043MAC's lead a potash train across the Mississippi headed to Itasca, WI.

UP 8089 leads a matched set of SD9043MACs & an EB autorack train down the eastern slope of the Tehachapi Pass.

Already 11 years ago, a westbound manifest has crested Tennessee Pass and begins the 3% descent to Minturn. The snow-capped Collegiate Peaks provide a wintery backdrop on this late spring day. I... (more)

Light power making a move to pick up another unit.