While the curves and grades of Shawmut often bring eastbound trains to their knees, the opposite is true for the westbounds. Here an intermodal glides around one of the curves on its final descen... (more)

An eastbound manifest grinds upgrade through the curves at Shawmut.

With a decent-sized train, the UP 8863 leans into the "S" curve near Shawmut Arizona as they climb the 1.5% grade.

One of the multiple DODX equipment moves to Southern California rounds the Shawmut "S" curve as it heads for West Colton for interchange to BNSF. The train will ultimately end up in the ... (more)

The UP 5492 rounds the top bend of the massive Shawmut "S" curve as they effortlessly glide down the grade toward California.

A long eastbound train climbs the grade near Shawmut, AZ as the golden Arizona sunset reflects heavily against the yellow UP engines.

The NS 4353 and NS 7325 have the honors of lead the hot ZAILC-14 towards California.

A westbound stack n' rack climbs the grade through Shawmut, AZ in the evening golden glow.

With a decent-sized train, the UP 8863 leans into the "S" curve near Shawmut Arizona as they climb the 1.5% grade.

UP 1996 soars downgrade through Shawmut passing by the original Southern Pacific Main alignment

Tis the season for storms. In the distance, yet another monsoon grows for all to see. But closer to ground the UP 7524 glides through the Shawmut "S" curve for points east.

Tis the season for storms. In the distance, yet another monsoon grows for all to see. But closer to ground the UP 7524 glides through the Shawmut "S" curve for points east.

The UP 7986 rounds the bend into perfect golden glow just before CP East Shawmut as her 15k foot train trails behind. ISILB1-25 (Intermodal-Santa Teresa, NM-Long Beach)

UP 9093 slowly climbs the Shawmut grade with its 3x1x0 manifest. UP 1943, "The Spirit of the Union Pacific" was the Mid-train DPU.

A pair of ponies race around the top bend of the Shawmut grade as they drop downhill in the middle of the Sonoran desert.