In the late afternoon the rear end DPU's bring up the rear end just before clearing tunnel#2

One of my favorite snow shots, I love how the ice and snow has covered both units!

A wide angle view of the derailment site while attempting to rerail the trailing unit.

Another spectacular sunset with no train

Curving next to the Truckee river just east of Truckee, CA

Flanger heading west as the sun breaks through the clouds slightly

Rerailing the 4557 following a late night derailment at the Vail crossovers.

I love the symmetry with the pipe loads on the hoppers as the eastbound train curves through Soda Springs

Speeding westbound in heavy snow is yet another trip made by the flanger to keep the pass open.

Finally the heavy snow begins to fall, sticking to everything around!

Waiting short of the crossovers at W. Truckee, I snapped this shot before heading into the hotel just a few feet away.

Eastbound #6 makes a sharp turn amidst the beautiful snow covered scenery

Rain illuminated by headlights falls in Truckee because of high the warm temperatures.

After adjusting the plow upon exiting the Norden shed, the spreader works westbound on the #2 track.

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