The halcyon days of Sierra Railroad excursions were drawing to a close. Along with #3 is 2-8-0 #28 and 2-8-2 #34. Of the three, only #28 is operable today.

California Western GP-9 #64 soaks up the morning sun, while waiting to assist 2-8-2 #45 on an excursion train to Northspur and return.

California Western 2-8-2 #45 leads a special photo train up the steep grade out of Willits. CW 45 normally works out of Fort Bragg, so seeing the steamer on this part of the railroad is a real tre... (more)

California Western Railbus M300 is deep in the heart of the redwood forest at Northspur, CA. Once the passengers are off the train, they will turn on the wye, and after a short layover, will retur... (more)

Departing for trip into the redwoods.

Quincy 2-6-2T #2 works away the afternoon, pulling excursion trains on the Niles Canyon Railway. Nikon D50, Nikon 55-200

Retired January 1983, Salt Lake City, UT. Purchased and returned to service at the Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol, CA

The engineer of the NWP 3844 is easing his train over Ridge Summit on the NWP, and is about to descend the 3% grade down the hill into Redwood Valley.

Bicentennial California Western RS12 55 nears the end of its journey as it approaches Willits, CA, the eastern terminus of the line (and its connection with the Northwestern Pacific) on July 5, 19... (more)

Sierra Railroad Railfan Special with GP9#46 Near Warnerville CA MP15.9

All Electric PCC Car. Mfr. 1948.