UP 844 rounds the S-Curves of Casa Loma leading the Western Tour train.
A heavy Westbound grain train descends Donner Pass with 2 units on the headend, 4 cut mid-train, and 1 on the rear.
Really fun! Due to mechanical issues in the 2nd P42, this Donner-DPU has been put on the point of the Reno Fun Train, as they descend Donner Pass.
A detoured Hinkle, OR to Roseville, CA manifest decends Donner Pass... Even in February there is still snow on the ground.
A pair of GP38's and a flanger return west after a morning of clearing snow at higher elevations.
West bound UP 3829 at Towel MP 158.75
The California Zephyr rounds the curve at Casa Loma.
The trees are illuminated by the headlight of an Eastbound manifest as a Westbound auto train passes at Casa Loma on Donner pass. Nikon D200, 18-70mm, 3 minute exposure.
UP autorack train winding through the S curve at the Casa Loma grade crossing in the early evening sunlight.
A CSX SD70mac is seen here leading an EB train over Donner Pass. Nikon D70 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com