A BNSF intermodal highballs through the high desert east of Tehachapi. They received 2" of snow the previous night and there is still ample evidence at Noon.

A very long BNSF Z STOWSP8 22 demonstrates the engineering marvel of the Tehachapi Loop. The siding on the loop is named after SP Roadmaster W.A. Long.

BNSF Z STOWSP8 22 clears the snow line and exits the Cache Creek Canyon between Monolith & Warren, however looks can be deceiving and the dynamics are still working to hold back the train on the 2... (more)

The temperature is a balmy 35 degrees as BNSF Z STOWSP8 22 negotiates the horseshoe at Keene, but is warm enough to keep the snow higher in the mountains. You can see the rear of the train if you... (more)