An eastbound stack is framed with a bit of reprieve from the threatening skies looming above along with an aging old tree trunk.
Third unit in the consist was the lead unit on this days BARJAC, the computer failed midway through the Cajon x-overs while heading west. They called a pair helpers out of San Bernardino to try an... (more)
Riverside Cement being the predominant industry at this location is keeping Oro Grande on the map I would imagine. There is nothing else here except housing and a liquor store and some farming. In... (more)
Headed west this stack must have priority as there are two lined up behind the train on the left, and a bonus was the pair of SD70Ace's in the pocket.
Framed climbing out of deep cuts approaching Hill 582 with Mormon Rocks as the backdrop.
An idle cat waits for construction crews to arrive back to work after a weekend off—facing timetable east makes for an interesting perspective for westbounds on the North Track.
Waiting for a patch crew I was able to capture a few shots of the whole train. The light on the train is being provided by the freeway and surrounding commerce.
Sitting in the hole waiting for a northbound to pass this mixed tonnage is standing on soon to be replaced rail and ties.
Headed west into the setting sun this Z train makes track speed through Hackberry.
The view looking timetable east approaching Swarthout Canyon Road.
Power cut framed walking through the special work at West Colton.
Westbound tonnage descends past an eastbound stack getting help to then proceed to points east.
A pair of ES44's, one in CSX livery, are tasked with holding down helper duty while a pair of visitors gather the empties at Cargill's Verdemont plant.
An eastbound moves tonnage through Silverwood on the North Track.
A westbound rounds the curve out of Silverwood at the start of a three percent drop to Cajon.
