The train is crossing over the San Dieguito River. The Del Mar Racetrack is just to the right and across the river from where I am.
The train has just departed Solana Beach and is about to run past the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
864 literally flew all the way up to Moorpark, and will now push for the trip back down to L.A.
Just for kicks, the Torrey Pines Golf Course is two miles south of here. However, it's not accessible by train and is on the bluffs of La Jolla.
Yes, that is the Great Dome (10031?) in the picture.
That is the historic North Torrey Pines Road Bridge in the background.
Rolling above the Pacific Ocean, downgrade along the bluffs in Del Mar.
Crossing the Santa Ynez River.
The Saugus Local with SP power and a caboose.
Note the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains and the old Goleta siding.
A northbound Coaster rounds the curve at Del Mar, passing under Camino Del Mar (also known as 101).
The engineer won't have to look at the sun much longer; after Van Nuys he'll likely be using the full headlights all the way up through Santa Barbara to Goleta.
I love that paint scheme.
This is the future of railroading? I miss the SP geeps!
San Clemente has nothing on Del Mar.
