Eastbound mixed freight approaches the curve at Apex Nevada

With the shields down, not many sparks are being generated from this part of the line. Notice the extra grind wheels just above the shields.

Rail grinder at work on the Caliente sub, Notice midway on the train the sprayer hosing the rails. The smoke afterwards is a small fire that the crew on the engine in forground will handle.

Crew change of a westbound K-line with Las Vegas skyline in the background

Union Pacific "Old Timers Special" rounds the tight curve at Crestline, NV. This track has since been removed and re-aligned.

A westbound K-line passes a crewless Ballest train at Erie

With Las Vegas behind it this coal train maintains track speed as it heads for Cima and beyond.

This eastbound K-line sits at the siding next to the Rio Hotel, awaiting a westbound stack.

This UP westbound coal train has a surpsie engine on point this BNSf Dash 9

Downtown Las Vegas is in the background

The downtown Las Vegas skyline in the background

Parked in front of the Rio Casino.

UP manifest switching local freight to and from Arden Yard, Las Vegas

As coals and mixed freight trains pass this westbound stack sits crewless with the Stratosphere and Circus Circus in the background.

After blowing the air 44 local a unpatch SP unit prepares to shift some cars at Arden yard prior to departing for Jean and points south.