BNSF train Z-RICCHI1-05 works upgrade as it begins its ascent over the Tehachapi Mountains. After several miles of tangent trackage, Sand Cut represents the first curve of many, many more (includ... (more)

BNSF Dash 9-44CWs 5214, 4701 and 4971 lead train Q-CLORIC3-04 around the last curves before Bakersfield as the train descends the grade from Tehachapi.

BNSF train H-BARPAS1-05 descends the grade out of Tehachapi as it rounds the curves at Sand Cut. ES44DC 7563 will recieve a new crew in Bakersfield, just a few short miles ahead.

BNSF train U-PADHLG1-01, with a solid train of DODX flats with M1 Abrams tanks, winds through the S-curve at Sand Cut as it heads onto tangent track after the curves needed to cross the Tehachapi ... (more)

BNSF C44-9W #4665 leads the G-FUNGUC at Sandcut.

SP 7377, an aging SD40R, charges ino the Tehachapis with the loaded Oil Cans.

Pacing the Oil Cans at Sandcut in a rain storm.

Just after the sun has come up, an eastbound manifest tackles the heavy grade between Bakerfield and Sandcut.

The last hill till the tracks level out for a good 8 miles at Sandcut.

UP 8465 leads the SP heritage locomotive on a southbound pig train as it races along Edison Highwayat approx. 40mph. Thanks to ChrisK for driving as I captured these shots.

A full moon decends on the horizon, about 10 minutes after a westbound train passed.

In the distant an eastbound UP train is seen approaching, while a downpour can be seen falling from a cloud in the red sky during sunset.

An eastbound BNSF roadrailer comes to a stop just short of the crossing/signal at Sandcut.

Sunset at Sandcut

UP 5679 grinds down the rails just after sunset at Sandcut, CA