BNSF 5488 leads a southbound baretable train through the reverse curves at Caliente. Early springtime in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California is a beautiful time of the year. more)

Two SD70ACes idle on the spur track at Caliente.

ATSF SD40-2 #5137 leads seven other units on a mixed manifest as they begin the climb out of Caliente and approach Tunnel #1.

ATSF 9538 East pulls hard out of Caliente as it nears Tunnel #1.

The train is coming down hill and through the Caliente loop. Dash 9 4963 is headed west bound toward Bakersfield feed lots. With 17,000 tons of grain in the hoppers, the brakes are getting a worko... (more)

The train has descended to Caliente and is coming through the loop. Dash 9 4673 is headed west bound toward Bakersfield with the sun breaking out and good light for photography. Locomotive 4673 is... (more)

Dash 9 4753 is the first engine in the Mid train DPU set. The train is descending through the Caliente loop and will soon round through the loop’s horseshoe curve. There are a lot of very full g... (more)

This is the heaviest and longest train to run on the BNSF Transcon and Tehachapi lines. It is the 17,000 ton grain train. It typically runs 9 Engines in three sets, lead, mid and rear. Dash 8 871 ... (more)

A seven-unit helper assists a manifest out of the Pacific Northwest as it attacks the stiff grade at Caliente.

Four-axle power leads an eastbound manifest through Caliente.

SP 8496 East, a heavy manifest bound for West Colton, has just cleared the tight curves of the Caliente Creek Narrows and is now reving up as indicated by the profuse exhaust coming from its locom... (more)

Lots of power on this one, three up front, four in the middle and two more on the rear.

Dash 9 in new livery at Caliente