A very cold day following a fierce storm reveals this beautiful SP loco as it waits for the spreader to clear tunnel #41

A going away shot of the flanger merely conceals the train as it moves above track speed clearing the rails westward.

Heavy snow in low clouds engulf the summit as the flanger plows through Soda Springs

The spreader gently negotiates the #2 track while a westbound passes.

Fresh snow and sunny skies, from up around MP 186 at Troy

After nearly two weeks of heavy snow, the sun finally pops put, as well as the spreader as teh accumulated snow begins to really pile up

The flanger clearly indicates the recent fierce storms over Donner as it returns from yet another run to clear the rails.

An eastbound auto train heads through Troy on a beautiful day... post winter storm

A close-up nose shots reveals the unique window used to keep a clear line of sight for crew members as well as some ice and snow from Mother Nature

The spreader plows west on track 1 at Soda Springs as clouds diminsh the sunlight

At 4am the flanger takes a break as the storm passes and the tracks have been cleared

Icicles cover the hood of the locomotive as it basks in the afternoon sun displaying a note about "self start".

Remnants from plowing and storms cover the locomotive during the quiet night hours in Truckee.

An eastbound QSTDVJ passes through Boca just after sunrise.

MOW employees work as the sun goes down to switch in new power for the spreader.