A Riverbank bound freight knocks off the last mile or so of its trip as it passes through wide open spaces south of Modesto.

Three big GE's accompanied by a CSX 'MAC give it all they've got as the charge through Modesto.

Union Pacific bay-window caboose 24515, photographed in Modesto, California, was originally Rock Island 17097. These cars were built by ICC in 1967, 1968, 1970, and 1971 for Union Pacific and lea... (more)

Photo taken with permision. In regaurds to the belowe comment, My profession is in the tranportion industry and I had my credentials on hand, permision was granted to me for photos of my personal ... (more)

One of Modesto & Empire Traction's new grasshoppers prowls around the Beard Industrial Park. The M&ET once had a thriving fleet of GE 70-Tonners, all maintained to perfection. Though the railroad ... (more)

In June 1999 Sacramento hosted Railfair and this eastern railfan had to wander about to get some of the local action as well.Seen here a nice BNSF GP50-GP60 combo lead a stack train.

Coming back from E&J Gallo

Switching Riverside Yard and Georgia Pacific

It's about five minutes after 1pm, and the crew has just returned from their lunch break. The hard working crew of M&ET 605 continues her chores for the afternoon.

The folks at Modesto & Empire Traction rolled out a welcome mat for trio of Canadian visiters and a couple of 70 tonners were sitting outside the shop.

A eastbound train is seen starting to make a set out for the Modesto Empire Traction line at the interchange off of the Santa Fe

An end to a beautiful day

Two of the famous fleet of MET GE 70 tonners wait out the weekend at McClure Yard on the south side of Modesto. MET #609 was first delivered to the Klamath Northern as their #205 in 1955. MET #60... (more)