A southbound BNSF quality manifest freight approaches Tunnel 2 on the Mojave Sub as it works upgrade through the golden brown hills of Tehachapi Pass.

Only a few moments of sunlight are left as the BNSF's Modesto, CA to Selkirk, NY manifest eases downgrade into Mojave. The train's distributed power can be seen in the distance.

The "Wine and Cheese" train from the Central Valley of California climbs south toward Tunnel 2 as Railpictures.net members Mojavesubmp347.0 and Southlandwarrior jockey to get the better shot.