From above the rails the spreader speads westbound on the #1 track plowing onto the #2
A clean SD70M leads eastbound ZLTCS through west Troy in the summer of 2003. A break from the snow.
A dirty lead locomotive leads a westbound manifest back to double track at Switch 9
As the storm passes the snow removal equipment gets a rest and a set of helpers wait for the next call.
A later than normal ZCSLT recieved authority to pass the spreader to continue its westward jounrney. Here the train is seen just west of the signal bridge at Soda Springs under scattered clouds, o... (more)
"Winter Professionals" can be seen on the newly repained flanger caboose- too bad the shiny yellow paint doesnt appear to handle the weather like the SP orange.
A rear-end DPU unit plows snow pushing east at Troy, CA.
A very fine shot to end a great trip- zoomed deep into the tunnel the westbound train glides into the east portal at New Castle.
After plowing Soda Springs, the MOW employees change the direction of the plow before continuing westward.
This eastbound grain train is crossing the lower Cascade bridge at Troy, MP 186 on Donner Pass
The cold temperatures have helped preserve the snow on the trees nearly two days after the storm. Another rough hike!
The sotrms have passed, and with nothing else in the forecast all of the flanger sets returned to Roseville.
Side shot of the spreader plowing at Norden.
The 5823 is headed east as it is moments from entering into Shed 10.
Side shot of the spreader plowingfull winged at Soda Springs, CA.