8171, 9658 and 5562 catch the last light of the day as they soar high over I-80 on track #2 during their final descent to Roseville. Westbound trains usually use track #1, which follows a differe... (more)

Three motors follow the curvature of the Truckee River, and battle the one plus percent gradient on their way towards the summit of the famous Donner Pass.

Ricey Thiasy! RailPictures.Net great Jim Thias glasses a the Westbound UP 8171, as it parallels the Truckee River on a beautiful August afternoon on the mountain.