Detouring Amtrak train #11 climbs the grade on Tehachapi Pass as it approaches Tunnel 2 between Caliente and Bealville.

Passing beneath the SP cantilever signal bridge at Sandcut, a northbound UP intermodal heads into Bakersfield where a new crew will board.

Winding through the curves at Samdcut, a northbound BNSF doublestack container train is nearing Bakersfield, and will continue up California's lush central valley toward the bay area.

#5000. UP 7964, the 5000th Evolution series diesel produced by General Electric, heels to the Caliente horseshoe as it begins the most daunting portion of its eastward climb having already negotia... (more)

A Southbound UP manifest exits Tunnel 10.

BNSF 6518 leads the QRICALT between Tunnels 1 and 2 as it climbs Tehachapi Pass.

Near the east end of Tehachapi Pass, BNSF trailers round through the curve at Warren between Cameron and Mojave.

Between Mojave and Cameron on the UP Mojave Sub, an eastbound container train rounds the sweeping curve at Warren as it drops downgrade into the Mojave area. Note the Heritage II lettering on the ... (more)

On a late spring evening, BNSF 7533 leads a southbound manfest upgrade between Tunnels 1 and 2 as it climbs Tehachapi Pass.

Working hard out of tunnel 10 between Walong and Marcel find UP 8465 south leading a long general freight for West Colton.

Dropping downgrade through Cliff, a northbound BNSF intermodal approaches Tunnel 5 with Clear Creek Ravine partially visible below the train.

In the late afternoon winter light, a northbound BNSF doublestack crosses Tehachapi Creek at Rowen. The building visible in the background is part of the Cesar Chavez compound which is headquarter... (more)

Between Walong and Marcel in the Tehachapi mountains, a southbound Union Pacific manifest exits Tunnel 10 as it continues the uphill climb toward the summit.

Rolling downgrade into Mojave, a southbound BNSF intermodal has just fought its way across the Tehachapi mountains, and will soon turn east for the run to Barstow and points beyond.

Nearing the town of Tehachapi, a Union Pacific unit cement train climbs upgrade through Cable. Note the new hooded trilights already installed, spelling doom for the SP searchlights which have pro... (more)