Northbound San Joaquin arrives at Modesto.

San Joaquin 713 leaves Modesto.

Station agent removes luggage from northbound San Joaquin NPCU 90225.

OUCH!

Amtrak Volunteer Host Mike Wilkinson patiently awaits for Train 713 to come to a stop, so he can go assist a disabled elderly passenger off the train, and over to a bus to Napa.

On a stunning August afternoon, Northbound (now Westbound) San Joaquin Train 713 arrives into Martinez a couple minutes late, while a passenger of the female variety prepares to board, Emeryville ... (more)

Fellow RP'er John Ryan tries to prevent himself from falling down the edge at Pinole as he photographs a Westbound San Joaquin skirting the San Pablo Bay.

CDTX 2052 sits idle in Martinez, while the conductor pulls out the wheelchair ramp for a disabled passenger to detrain.

Engineer Ray Javier brings #713 into Martinez on a crisp, clear Winter afternoon.

Back into San Joaquin service, AMTK 505, a Phase 5 Dash 8 leads a 4 car train from Bakersfield along the water. Those homes have a great view of the bay... I wonder if they put any windows on the ... (more)

Fall colors and we're half way into December, as some sort of Chinese Pear tree still shows signs of November lining the #3 track in Martinez. Train 713 from Bakersfield is mighty crowded today, s... (more)