As the sun sets, Western Pacific 913 leads the Polar Express south out of Sacramento, CA while the skyline looms in the background. It was a beautiful winter day perfect for bike riding, walking, ... (more)

As the sun dips below the Sacramento River, Western Pacific 913 leads a train full of excited young kids who are getting to experience The Polar Express. The train boarded the passengers in Old To... (more)

Amtrak Phase IV Heritage Unit 184 leads the westbound California Zephyr towards the bridge over the American River into downtown Sacramento, passing by the disconnected Johnston lead siding.

Visitors to Railfair 1999 prepare to board a special Amtrak train lead by their Operation Lifesaver painted F40PH 231.

The Polar Express is ready to depart for a run on the first night of operation in Old Sacramento, as the conductor gives a wave to me as I trip the shutter.

In a view that more closely looks like an east coast scene, AMTK 822, 406 idle outside the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Ca. with AMTk's 40th Anniversary train.

On a brisk fall day in Old Town Sacramento, people from all over come to visit Amtrak's 40th anniversary train. Many people were taking advantage of the close proximity to the California State Rai... (more)

SP AC12 4294, the last of the Mohicans. Although one of Espee's most iconic steam locomotives, only one of the 4-8-8-2 cab forwards survived the end of the steam era on the Southern Pacific. Now t... (more)

Motorists patiently wait as outbound and inbound cars to/from "North Sacramento" meet at the intersection of 12 & K Streets.

Ex-BAP geeps are in a dead line at Patriot Rail's SAV yard office. In-service geeps are stored in the barn to the right after each shift. Taken with permission.

Under the bridge under the setting sun, UP Y578 pauses in the shade while waiting for a Westbound Amtrak not that it's of any befit to the crew as it's still 100+ degrees at 6pm.

On a chilly November night, this Sacramento Light Rail train is picking up a few riders at the K Street Mall in festive downtown Sacramento.

Union Pacific 7386 and a long eighteen car passenger special slowly role through North Sacramento on their way towards Haggin where they will switch over the the Martinez Subdivision to complete t... (more)

BNSF 737 leads the H-VAWBAR out of Sacramento while the skyline is seen clearly on this beautiful winter day.

This clean SD70ACe helps bring up the tail end of this QFRNPP as it heads north on the Fresno Subdivision. The skies won't stay clear for long as snow is predicted in the Sierra Mountains.