Although it looks the the SP, the UP takeover had already taken place, but in 2000 you could still catch scenes like this. Here SP 9821 leads the northbound ILCLT1-2 (roadrailer) down through Cali... (more)

MOW employees work as the sun goes down to switch in new power for the spreader.

A going away shot of the flanger merely conceals the train as it moves above track speed clearing the rails westward.

Westbound at Estrella in the late afternoon. I followed this train out of Tucson, onto Shamut, roughly 90 miles. Two days later I would catch it leading an eastbound train at Cienega creek.....pic... (more)

A slow shutter speed highlights the snow as it falls in the first light of the day

On November 4, 2017 a westbound BNSF train struggles uphill towards Yampai just after the sun lit up over the Aubrey Cliffs at Pica.

Again- while waiting for the spreader, a westbound heads through Soda Springs, CA

The "Snow Wake" In the foreground is the accumulated snow being cleared off the rails off the nose/wing plow. The spreader is paused to refuel the heavy equipment. The bulldozers, contract... (more)

Crossing over the Colorado River this eastbound train is entering the west end of UP's Yuma yard

West through Afton Canyon....I wouldnt try this shot again....not the best area to climb!

Yet again, the spreader is out plowing.....what a sight to see!

On 26 Oct of 2003 it was common to get a surprise when out photographing trains. I had to check my eyes here at this scene as the bright yellow erupted the late afternoon shadows. Here train ZCSL... (more)

A close-up nose shots reveals the unique window used to keep a clear line of sight for crew members as well as some ice and snow from Mother Nature

A later than normal ZCSLT recieved authority to pass the spreader to continue its westward jounrney. Here the train is seen just west of the signal bridge at Soda Springs under scattered clouds, o... (more)

While the spreader is tied down....the photographer spends the night getting snow shots in the yard