Nickel Plate in 'Espee Country'. With a solid set of 'run through' power leading the charge, a westbound Union Pacific shooter pulls the grade up the eastern slope of Beaumont Hill approaching Ban... (more)
As aging wooden snow fences observe silently the eastbound 'Sinclair local' approaches its namesake. The local's normal consist of tanks & hoppers, bound for the Sinclair refinery, are accompanied... (more)
A westbound Union Pacific Z train emerges from the west portal of tunnel #1 near the old station of Knapp on the western slope of Donner Pass. Tunnel #1 is one of only a few 'Harriman era' double ... (more)
As afternoon fades to evening the howl of dynamics pierce the snow cap calm on the western slope of the Sierra, within moments the source of intruding sound peaks around the curve having just pass... (more)
As a new storm front moves over northern California and the Sierra Nevada range Union Pacific prepares for mother natures worst intentions. Running as the first line of defense to contend with the... (more)