A helper set, led by SP 8822, has cut out of an eastbound train at the summit switch at Tehachapi. As soon as the eastbound clears, the helper set will head back down the pass to Bena, and wait th... (more)

Union Pacific C45ACCTE #5403 and C41-8Ws #9423 and #9537 lead a manifest through Tehachapi. UP 9423 is seen still sporting the "We Will Deliver" logo.

A BNSF grain train passes through Tehachapi led by BNSF ES44C4 #6610, Norfolk Southern C40-9W #9658, BNSF C44-9W #4147, and another BNSF C44-9W.

A westbound intermodal train is about to enter tunnel 1.

BNSF 5173 and six other engines haul an eastbound manifest through Summit on the outskirts of downtown Tehachapi.

UP 5358 lugs the QRVWCB-08 eastbound through Cable.

SD45 9032 with companions coming out of the Tunnel below the Loop

Plenty of power to help with the climb up through the loop.

Signature shot at Monolith.

Accelerating through Tehachapi at dusk after conquering the (worst parts of the) hill.

A UP eastbound manifest passes the cement plant at Monolith.

With three GEs on the point and two more bringing up the rear, all working hard to keep it's battle with gravity in check, a Roseville bound manifest negotiates the most famous portion of rail on ... (more)

The last train I saw on the last morning before heading home to Australia was the most impressive. Eight units on the head end including Norfolk Southern, Canadian Pacific, Warbonnet and a GP60M f... (more)