Power for one of the ICTF switchers lays over by CP-Alameda with a nice pair of clean standard cabs.
With the train basically coming northbound off the Ellerbeck industrial lead it gives a chance to capture the ruggedness of the of the Skull Valley Mountain Range. Two rebuilt SD40's UP 1860 and 2... (more)
About 2 miles in on the Ellerbeck Industrial lead, UP 1860 and 2015 pick up 8 cars. The is a former Western Pacific branch, branching off from the Shafter Subdivision.
UP had a fleet of SD40's working around Vegas in local jobs, this one is shoving a cut of cars into Valley after working an industry off of Donavan Ave.
The 742 local is held for three trains before finally getting a clear to head to the yard at Valley. A careful observer can see some snow way up on the mountain top in the distance.