UP heritage unit 1996 leads a southbound intermodal freight through "Cable" just north of Tehachapi, CA

After repairs to its dynamic brake and a much-needed bath, the stunning commemorative engine is once again on the point of the ZBLRC 30. It is running about 4 hours late however, as it makes its w... (more)

After breaking camp I hiked in a half mile and waited for an hour for a southbound train to shoot. As I was away camping for several days I had no knowledge of this train coming. I was extremely... (more)

Crew change at Dunsmuir

After a good 1/4 mile sprint over two hills & with trying to hold the camera steady in catching my breath, had plenty of time to set up at W. Bealville. The former Allard siding was extended to ma... (more)

At a location formerly known as Allard, the UP1996 and yellow teammates steadily grind uphill above Tunnel 2 as they approach Bealville. Spring is most definitely my favorite time of the year to b... (more)

In "Downtown" Caliente, the UP 1996 is about to hit the West Coast's infamous horseshoe curve as it climbs towards Tehachapi. IIRC, that is the northeastern facing portal of Tunnel 1 can barely be... (more)

About 20 or so minutes after sunrise and after a 2 hour stop in the hole at Saco, the UP1996 is on the move again. The ZBRLC30 is headed into town for it's scheduled crew change.

Slightly underpowered with a 3902 ton 5766 foot train, the SP Heritage unit starts its climb up the Tehachapis east of Bena. The train would later hit a few under 5-10 mph on maximum grade spots a... (more)

Aprils Fools! The SP Heritage unit meets a WB BNSF manifest as it hits the curve at Sandcut. KUDOS to the UP Brooklyn, OR boys for giving the 1996 a little wash bath TLC. Went for the tight crop w... (more)

UP's 1996 , the Southern Pacific Heritage Unit, leads the ZBRLC through Cable , with a smooth run ahead of it.

Grape vines, a single searchlight, and combined black widow and daylight colors make for a classic SP scene just south of Bakersfield, CA.

With the Tehachapi Mountains as a backdrop, SP 'Heritage' Unit 1996 leads a TOFC southbound through Mojave, CA, with the classic (and often-photographed) SP signal bridge making a nice photo prop.

Wisconsin and Southern Railroad paint shop in Horicon , WI should be very proud of how this unit turned out !

No fooling around on the loop today! UP 1996 makes its way around the famous Tehachapi Loop.