I have lived right beside mainline railroads a couple times, and it was great. But think about having your own private grade crossing, and then decorating it with a big Ponderosa-style entryway. ... (more)

UP 5647 drags the MRORV 17 the "Roper" up the hill and into Truckee. The train will soon stop to allow the KG1LT to pass & will the follow it up the hill. Note UP 2001 is second back.

A North Yard, Colorado bound manifest with 8 units on the point is seen going through La Salle, Colorado. The train originated at UP's massive Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska.