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A stack train climbs the grade westbound out of the Dome Valley towards Yuma.

UP 5390 shoves on the rear of a West Colton bound manifest freight on the Cajon Sub.

Three Way Meet at Third North Crossing

Union Pacific 5390 leads a hot Z train past the south switch of the Silverthorn Siding near Redding, California. The searchlight signal which stands nearby will soon be removed, and replaced by PT... (more)

UP 5390 eases a heavy train downgrade between Sandcut and Bena.

The setting sun illuminates this south bound UP manifest as it crawls out of the canyon between Ilmon and Caliente.

Wrapped around the horseshoe curve at Bealville, the head end of a Union Pacific manifest emerges from behind a hill, as the rear portion of its train can be seen in the distance.

Under beautiful skies, UP 5390 casts a nice reflection in a local farmers pond as it pulls out of Eugene on it's way north to Portland. In the distant background rises Spencer Butte at 2055' elev... (more)

Working through a cold winter haze, UP 5390 leads a Roseville to West Colton general merchandise freight as it tops the summit just east of downtown Tehachapi.

UP 5390 South begins its climb toward Tehachapi, as daylight fades over the San Joaquin Valley.