BNSF 6668 drags a long and heavy manifest past the former Western Pacific Depot along the UP Sacramento Subdivision. The WP Depot, which used to be the station stop for the California Zephyr, now ... (more)

I couldn't help but get out to try my new Canon 24-105L series lens on Christmas Day. I looked all around the system and this was the only train I could find. Here we see Union Pacific 7747 leadin... (more)

Western Pacific 913 is almost ready to depart with the Polar Express train. Many kids have boarded and are now anxious to get "the show on the tracks".

As the sun sets, Western Pacific 913 leads the Polar Express south out of Sacramento, CA while the skyline looms in the background. It was a beautiful winter day perfect for bike riding, walking, ... (more)

As the sun dips below the Sacramento River, Western Pacific 913 leads a train full of excited young kids who are getting to experience The Polar Express. The train boarded the passengers in Old To... (more)

Amtrak Phase IV Heritage Unit 184 leads the westbound California Zephyr towards the bridge over the American River into downtown Sacramento, passing by the disconnected Johnston lead siding.

Visitors to Railfair 1999 prepare to board a special Amtrak train lead by their Operation Lifesaver painted F40PH 231.

The Polar Express is ready to depart for a run on the first night of operation in Old Sacramento, as the conductor gives a wave to me as I trip the shutter.

In a view that more closely looks like an east coast scene, AMTK 822, 406 idle outside the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Ca. with AMTk's 40th Anniversary train.

On a brisk fall day in Old Town Sacramento, people from all over come to visit Amtrak's 40th anniversary train. Many people were taking advantage of the close proximity to the California State Rai... (more)

SP AC12 4294, the last of the Mohicans. Although one of Espee's most iconic steam locomotives, only one of the 4-8-8-2 cab forwards survived the end of the steam era on the Southern Pacific. Now t... (more)

Motorists patiently wait as outbound and inbound cars to/from "North Sacramento" meet at the intersection of 12 & K Streets.

Ex-BAP geeps are in a dead line at Patriot Rail's SAV yard office. In-service geeps are stored in the barn to the right after each shift. Taken with permission.

Under the bridge under the setting sun, UP Y578 pauses in the shade while waiting for a Westbound Amtrak not that it's of any befit to the crew as it's still 100+ degrees at 6pm.