A unit cement train is tied down on the Oak Creek branch just outside of the Mojave yard.

A northbound military train at Sanborn siding on the BNSF

Eastbound manifest passes under the signal bridge just north of town. This lead unit, was fitted with a "dog leg" or "L" shaped engineers side windshield. Unique to the Espee.

Specially painted set of diesel locomotives scene here leading GS4 steamer SP 4449 into Mojave for its journey to New Orleans, LA and the Worlds Fair.

A potash train sits in Mojave, Califorina, after arriving from Trona, awaiting a fresh crew. SD70ACe 8314 is on the point this day.

In April of 2007 BNSF5883 lifted a grain load at Warren, CA w/ a total of 9 units.... . 4x3x2

In April of 2007 BNSF5883 lifted a grain load at Warren, CA w/ a total of 9 units.... Here are the swings and rear screaming against gravity. 4x3x2 For a head end view:http://www.railpictures.n... (more)

One of the fringe benefits from camping out at the Mojave Motel 6 - directly across the road from this location - is a convenient morning photo-op like this.

A chilly morning in Mojave.

After nearly 2 weeks of rain and cloud coverage clear skies return to Southern California. BNSF 5255 west takes in every last bit of light as it leads an autorack train westbound into Mojave, CA f... (more)

BNSF Z STOWSP8 22 clears the snow line and exits the Cache Creek Canyon between Monolith & Warren, however looks can be deceiving and the dynamics are still working to hold back the train on the 2... (more)

In the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's first few years, a wide variety of motive power could be found on just about any section of the far-flung railroad. For example, at West Mojave in California... (more)

SP ran a Super Bowl Special from the Bay Area to the LA basin with its own passenger cars. The special is seen here coasting down the grade off Tehachapi Pass into Mojave, Ca.

This unit coal train from Price, UT rests south of Mojave after traveling on BNSF trackage rights from Barstow to Mojave. The train will be interchanged with the Trona Railway at Searles Yard, wi... (more)