An eastbound BNSF freight passes a M&ET crew preparing to move a string of hoppers at Empire Ca.

M&ET 2000 switches cars at Empire in the early morning.

BNSFs eastbound Z at Empire Ca.

Southbound San Joaquin races through Empire Ca.

M&ET 2008 spots hoppers at Empire Ca.

M&ET 2008 leads hoppers to be spotted at Empire Ca.

Southbound San Joaquin at Empire Ca.

M&ET 1500 picks up cars at Empire Ca.

Crew caller for an eastbound BNSF train arrives moments before San Joaquin 702 appears.