Heavy snow in low clouds engulf the summit as the flanger plows through Soda Springs

The spreader gently negotiates the #2 track while a westbound passes.

A lot of green in this photo!!!

Fresh snow and sunny skies, from up around MP 186 at Troy

After nearly two weeks of heavy snow, the sun finally pops put, as well as the spreader as teh accumulated snow begins to really pile up

The flanger clearly indicates the recent fierce storms over Donner as it returns from yet another run to clear the rails.

An eastbound auto train heads through Troy on a beautiful day... post winter storm

A close-up nose shots reveals the unique window used to keep a clear line of sight for crew members as well as some ice and snow from Mother Nature

The spreader plows west on track 1 at Soda Springs as clouds diminsh the sunlight

At 4am the flanger takes a break as the storm passes and the tracks have been cleared

Icicles cover the hood of the locomotive as it basks in the afternoon sun displaying a note about "self start".

Remnants from plowing and storms cover the locomotive during the quiet night hours in Truckee.

UP 5049 leads a long intermodal train east on track #2 through Cienega Creek as it passes one of several ancient Saguaro's in this area

A change of pace in locomotives as CSXT 8757 snakes through Vail on the #2 track paralleling Cienega Creek

The lead unit peaks into the view as the rest of the train traverses the opposite side of Irene horseshoe