Unfortunately I can't catch Rio Grande, and Southern Pacific tunnel motors rolling through Salt Lake for you anymore. The best I can do is, ex Missouri Pacific baby tunnel motors.
It's early morning, as Amtrak number 6 is heading out across the high desert of Utah.
I don't know fore sure know what train this is. My best guess is the MWCOG. Another close call. I heard the detector go off, and I had to really move to get in position for a shot. Two unit's up f... (more)
Thanks radio chatter I was able to learn the LUE46 local was still out on the line. I rushed over and was able to catch it just in time. It wasn't until I was processing the photo, I learned the s... (more)
With a GE Tier 4 out front by itself. It really got to hear what they sound like. Definitely not anything impressive, but they are unique. I don't have any idea what this train is. But I am thinki... (more)
The Utah Railway RUT312 local makes it way through Salt Lake City North Yard, with 2007 and 2008.
The Chevron local, is set to go to work at the Chevron refinery. GP15's UPY 575, and 573, are doing the honors.
A work train that was actively working at Lakepoint, had shut down the railroad. Two westbound's and one eastbound was piled up on each end. Once the work train got it's men and equipment in the ... (more)
A little treat after work. As I went across the crossing, I saw head lights. A quick U turn, and some fast moving. I was able to get parked, and sprint to get a shot. Fortunately he was going slow... (more)
UPY 661 and 578 are in charge of the Chevron local. They have just finished up at the Chevron refinery. And will soon back into Flying J.
I've ended a lot of train chase over the years at Stockton. Seems it's always the place to get the good light.
The work is done. It's time for the Chevron local to high tail it's self back to Roper Yard.
A BNSF coal train exercising it's trackage rights on the Union Pacific. The trackage rights are due to the UP. SP merger. BNSF 5911 is heading westbound on the Shafter subdivision, ex Western Paci... (more)
The LUE51 local heads for Wendover on Saturday afternoon, with SD70M's 5102 and 3908.
Rush hour on the Lynndyl Subdivision, Running on the previous trains block. UP 5384, 2612, and 8599, rumble through the west side of Tooele, Utah.
