A potash train sits in Mojave, Califorina, after arriving from Trona, awaiting a fresh crew. SD70ACe 8314 is on the point this day.
In April of 2007 BNSF5883 lifted a grain load at Warren, CA w/ a total of 9 units.... . 4x3x2
In April of 2007 BNSF5883 lifted a grain load at Warren, CA w/ a total of 9 units.... Here are the swings and rear screaming against gravity. 4x3x2 For a head end view:http://www.railpictures.n... (more)
One of the fringe benefits from camping out at the Mojave Motel 6 - directly across the road from this location - is a convenient morning photo-op like this.
A chilly morning in Mojave.
BNSF 5255 west approaching Mojave, California.
BNSF Z STOWSP8 22 clears the snow line and exits the Cache Creek Canyon between Monolith & Warren, however looks can be deceiving and the dynamics are still working to hold back the train on the 2... (more)
In the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's first few years, a wide variety of motive power could be found on just about any section of the far-flung railroad. For example, at West Mojave in California... (more)
SP ran a Super Bowl Special from the Bay Area to the LA basin with its own passenger cars. The special is seen here coasting down the grade off Tehachapi Pass into Mojave, Ca.
This unit coal train from Price, UT rests south of Mojave after traveling on BNSF trackage rights from Barstow to Mojave. The train will be interchanged with the Trona Railway at Searles Yard, wi... (more)
The loaded soda ash train from Trona crosses the Mojave Desert on its way to export at Long Beach Harbor.