Santa Fe 5960 West attacks the eastern slope of Ash Hill. In a couple of miles, the train will reach what used to be known as "Squaw Summit." That's what SP called it when they built thi... (more)
A Santa Fe eastbound passes huge stacks of used ties at Woodford. SP has recently replaced ties on a large stretch of the pass, and piled all of them here for disposition. With the increasing use ... (more)
A 991 train roars upgrade toward tunnel 3 as it heads east through the valley east of the long bore. On the point is a GP40X, one of 10 Santa Fe took delivery of. The 991 was one of the hottest tr... (more)
Looking down a tangent with tunnel 3 at our backs, Santa Fe 5963 West roars around the corner with a hot piggyback train in tow. The cowl on the point dawns the red, yellow, and black paint scheme... (more)
With monsoon storm clouds overhead and clear skies on the horizon, a hot eastbound pig train approaches the overpass of Old Route 66 at West Crookton. Generally speaking, Santa Fe kept her locomot... (more)