A heavy UP westbound manifest is snaking its way down Cajon Pass at Mormon Rocks. Three more units are in the middle of the train.

An Union Pacific stack train heads down the Cajon Pass on BNSF's 3% mainline.

A westbound intermodal glides under dynamics as it prepares to enter into Sullivans Curve on Track 2. The distinctive Mormon Rocks can be seen in the background above the lead engine.

A eastbound intermodal climbs through the curve on Track 1 with a new ES44C4 model on the point.

A westbound intermodal glides past Steins Hill on Track 3 with a new ES44C4 model on the point.

A westbound intermodal about to enter Sullivans Curve stretches across the desert. In the background, the rear DPU of an eastbound autorack can be seen at CP Walker. Also visible is the desert oas... (more)

A westbound manifest under dynamic braking glides past the impressive rocks of Sullivans Curve.

A GE in the BNSF pumpkin scheme leads an intermodal freight past Hill 582 on Track 1. Snow in the mountains makes for a nice backdrop.

Rear DPU's in full dynamics glides past Hill 582 as it eases a manifest freight down the pass.

A small memorial, made with pieces of the old tunnels, to honor fellow rail enthusiasts, shines in the morning sun as a westbound manifest with dynamics howling glides past Hill 582.

A rare shot of a very late running Southwest Chief as it decends track 3 in Cajon Pass heading towards LA. Normally this train would pass through in darkness

An eastbound manifest with a pumpkin unit on the point overtakes an autorack train at Hill 582. A 4 axle GP 60 in warbonnet colors brings up the rear of the 4-unit lash-up.

All night long. As Lionel Richie sang, the trains move through the pass. Here a westbound traces its path around the curve shortly after sundown.

Running several hours late, to the dismay of the passengers, allows the Southwest Chief to make a daylight appearance in Cajon Pass to the delight of the railfan. Here it is about to go under the ... (more)

Eastbound stacks work upgrade near Pine Lodge on Cajon Pass.