A work train holds down the siding at Tehachapi Summit.
A work train led by UP 9714 sits in the hole...where it belongs. At least this homely locomotive was matched with an equally homely train. The crew had the courtesy to turn the running lights on... (more)
UP 9714 is a 16 year old unit and looks it. It leads one of the longest auto rack train I have seen. It is coming out of the last curve on the West Side of Shawmut with the setting sun. The low li... (more)
A VERY weathered UP GE C44-9W is in charge of train MGRDV 09, a manifest bound for Denver, Colorado, and originated at Green River, Wyoming. The train is seen passing through Greeley, Colorado.
I didnt catch it at first but someone doesnt think too highly of good old UP. Look closely to the left of the nose light.
Yes, that is a camera on the conductor's face. He is taking a picture of me taking a picture of him. He laughed and hollered all the way by. I was dumbfounded of course.