Amtrak train #35, the westbound "Desert Wind," speeds through Basta (west Fullerton) as it nears its western terminus in Los Angeles, CA, on February 19, 1997.

Unusual to see two units on the "Desert Wind"

"Desert Wind" about to begin its descent of Cajon Pass

Beginning ascent of Cajon after being delayed behind UP LANP

For two weeks in October, 1992 - Amtrak's Desert Winds returned to running via the Santa Fe Pasadena Sub, while major trackwork was being done on the San Bernardino Sub via Fullerton. Here's west... (more)

Amtrak's Southwest Chief #3 arrives at Pasadena. In less than three months, the train will switch over to Santa Fe's route via Fullerton in January 1994 - ending over 100 years of heavy rail pass... (more)

Amtrak #36, the eastbound Desert Wind, returns to the Pasadena Sub for two weeks in October, 1992 during major trackwork on the San Bernardino Sub via Riverside and Fullerton.

Amtrak #36, the eastbound Desert Wind, detours over the Santa Fe Pasadena Subdivision in San Dimas.

Amtrak #36, the eastbound Desert Wind, detours over the Santa Fe Pasadena Subdivision in Highland Park, with 'Pepsi-Can' class unit 500 leading an F40PH.

The Desert Wind

Amtrak Dash 8-32BWH 501 leads train #36, the eastbound "Desert Wind," over Cajon Pass, CA, on December 12, 1991.

Amtrak SDP40F 500 brings train #35, the westbound "Desert Wind," to a stop at San Bernardino, CA on August 29, 1981.

Combined California Zephyr / Desert Wind / Pioneer crossing Colorado Rockies

Combined California Zephyr / Desert Wind / Pioneer approaches 10-degree curves marking beginning to climb into Colorado Rockies

Amtrak F40PH 230 leads the westbound "Desert Wind" through the south end of Pasadena, CA on the way to Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal.