Three SD70M's coast around the tight curve at Shawmut with a westbound intermodal. This enigmatic location out in the Sonoran Desert is where the 'Sunset Route' weaves its way through the narrow g... (more)
The Saguaros that so characterise Southern Arizona stand vigil over yet another UP freight slowly grinding its way eastwards at Shawmut. Southern Pacific, steam power - you name it, some of these ... (more)
Eastbound stacks make their way upgrade through the Saguaro-studded scenery at Shawmut shortly before sunset. The older, abandoned alignment up the hill is visible behind the train.
After climbing steadily on straight track from Gila Bend, an eastbound stack train really knuckles down as it twists and turns up the steep grade at Shawmut. The Sonoran wilderness is a very atmos... (more)
One of an increasing number of autorack trains passes over the photogenic bridge at Canyon Diablo - the deep and narrow ravine that bisects the plain between Winslow and Winona in Northern Arizona... (more)