A set of early BNSF power leads an eastbound intermodal train upgrade through Bealville.

BNSF 5111 climbs upgrade towards Bealville. Shot on Fuji Velvia 50 and is the film companion shot of photo 828821.

UP 8403 thunders out of Tunnel 2.

The QRVWC grinds upgrade through Bealville under moonlight.

Shortly after sunset, BNSF 4889 pulls through Sandcut.

The Barstow, CA to Pasco, WA manifest thunders out of Bena towards Sandcut.

BNSF 4925 pulls hard, climbing the first hill out of Bakersfield. The setting sun casts a halo of vibrant colors as the train passes in front of it.

BNSF 4409 pulls upgrade through Poe.

A yard job returns from Edison running long hood forward.

Having conquered Tehachapi Pass, the H BARPAS continues it's northward journey at sunset.

UP 4849 turns on to the home stretch at sunrise, racing towards Bakersfield, after meeting a BNSF manifest train at Bena.

Last light filters through the narrow canyon between Caliente and Ilmon and graces the flanks of a Northbound BNSF manifest.

TRC 2008 arrives at Searles after sunset. The train will interchange with Union Pacific and return to Trona.

An example of the new "super slippers" leads up and Alliance, TX bound "Q" train at Tunnel 2.

BNSF 4516 drops downgrade between Cliff and Bealville.