The conductor of an east bound auto train is trackside to give an Oakland bound stacker a roll-by inspection at Pinole, CA.
The eastbound AWSNP crossing I-80 in downtown Auburn CA, passing a statue honoring the gold rush history of the area.
The eastbound AWSNP heading up the hill towards Donner.
This was the first train to hit "The Pass" after sunrise. My truck reminds me it's -12 outside, just before I set up this shot.
Well into Troy is an eastbound auto train. This location requires a bit of work to get to, but I think the efforts are well worth it
Climbing eastward through the very curvy approach to one of the few remaining snow sheds on Donner Pass
My first flagged unit while home on leave from my 1st year in Korea
Eastbound out of the "big hole" over Donner summit