UP 8491 was the locomotive 2nd to the lead on the southbound freight train that was involved in a head-on collision with Metrolink SCAX 855 on 09/12/08 in Chatsworth, CA.

UP 8485, this is the lead engine from the Chatsworth crach back in 2008.

The early morning fog is burning off as UP 8213 waits to start its Eastbound journey.

2 CSX pool power units lead a Westbound intermodal into West Colton as they swing around on Main 1.

UP's West Colton to North Platte manifest begins its journey leaving the East end of Colton yard seen from Pepper st in the early morning.

UP's West Colton to North Platte manifest begins its journey after comming off the Yuma Sub and onto the BNSF Cajon Sub as it works through Rana in the early morning.

2 EMD SD40's go about switching duties at West Colton yard.

Santa Fe freight crossing over the former SP mainline at Colton, CA.

A beautiful sunset HDR shot at West Colton Yard.

A westbound passes through the West Colton Yard on a nice day. Note the stringline of engines in the background.

Sun sneaks under the clouds to light another potential dead line in the Colton Yard.

All aboard! Here is an eastbound Espee freight crossing the ATSF/UP mainline, at the site of the former West Colton tower. Not sure why this crew member was hopping aboard this train, but it does ... (more)

Crossing east over the ATSF/UP mainline this Southern Pacific train, powered by all DRGW units (somewhat rare for that era). The fireman/brakeman is trying to figure out what all the hub-bub is ab... (more)

Before yellow and patches SP 8115 leads its train into Colton Yard.