After a good 1/4 mile sprint over two hills & with trying to hold the camera steady in catching my breath, had plenty of time to set up at W. Bealville. The former Allard siding was extended to ma... (more)
At a location formerly known as Allard, the UP1996 and yellow teammates steadily grind uphill above Tunnel 2 as they approach Bealville. Spring is most definitely my favorite time of the year to b... (more)
In "Downtown" Caliente, the UP 1996 is about to hit the West Coast's infamous horseshoe curve as it climbs towards Tehachapi. IIRC, that is the northeastern facing portal of Tunnel 1 can barely be... (more)
About 20 or so minutes after sunrise and after a 2 hour stop in the hole at Saco, the UP1996 is on the move again. The ZBRLC30 is headed into town for it's scheduled crew change.
Slightly underpowered with a 3902 ton 5766 foot train, the SP Heritage unit starts its climb up the Tehachapis east of Bena. The train would later hit a few under 5-10 mph on maximum grade spots a... (more)
Aprils Fools! The SP Heritage unit meets a WB BNSF manifest as it hits the curve at Sandcut. KUDOS to the UP Brooklyn, OR boys for giving the 1996 a little wash bath TLC. Went for the tight crop w... (more)
