In this view from above Caliente, UP 5368 negotiates the sharp horseshoe curve in the valley below.

With his train stretched out around the loop, 5534 will soon be entering Tunnel 9 as he descends Tehachapi.

A stacktrain snakes through the curves near Tunnel 2 while an eastbound UP grain train tackles the grade in the background.

Looking at the lumber cars is a good way to tell which direction trains on Tehachapi are headed. Loads are usually on eastbounds, empties on westbounds.

Warm evening light fills the valley as a westbound doublestack train rounds the horseshoe at Caliente. Third engine is a rare GP60B.

Evening shadows creep across the tracks as a pig train rolls through Bealville.

UP's Armour Yellow is a perfect complement to the Tehachapi's golden hills.

Which one of these is not like the other? An NS C40-8W is slightly out of place in California.

625 begins to loop the loop and will be entering Tunnel 9 in a few moments.

This was one of the best days of railfanning I've ever had. The only thing missing was a UP heritage engine!

5403 and a sister ES44 are about to get a breath of cool air as they enter Tunnel 3, near Bealville.

A quintent of UP engines descend Tehachapi, between Tunnel One and Two.

After numerous degrees of curvature and several direction changes, 625 has reached Caliente and will be enjoying the fast tangent track west of Bena in a few more minutes.

The effects of many hot, sunny days in the west have taken a toll on the 625's formerly shiny paint job. Even so, it's always nice to see a Warbonnet in '07!

Loaded grain trains such as this one are a lot of fun to watch as they do battle with the Tehachapi Mountains. Mid and rear DPU helpers are employed to ensure that the railroad wins the fight agai... (more)