A trio of roaches hold a domestic stack train on the siding at Esperanza. Once often used to hold trains during the afternoon commuter rush, this track is now primarily used for storage.
The Pacific Railroad Society's special to Bakersfield passes through the east end of Santa Ana Canyon as it heads for Cajon Pass, the Tehachapi Mountains and, eventually, Bakersfield.
Santa Fe 3751 and three brand-new C40-8W's lead the Employee Recognition Special back to Los Angeles from Chicago. This was the final leg of the 2 1/2 week trek, running westbound between Needles... (more)