Eastbound stack train passes under the classic coaling tower at Nelson on a cloudy-fog filled day.
A westbound freight train lugs along highway 30 between Clarence and Lowden. Here the train passes a nice collection of old farm tractors. Only 1 unit is running on this large consist, railroading... (more)
A loaded coal train passes under the classic ex-CNW signals at the diamond at Rochelle. The train is enroute for the power plant at Wheatfield, IN. The signals on the BNSF and UP are being updated... (more)
Taken on a typical dreary Oregon day from the overlook at Ruthton Park. There is lots of poison oak up there. The wait in the rain was worth it for this shot. Awaking early, I was hoping for blue ... (more)
The southbound Coast Starlight, which ran over Tehachapi Pass the next day, passes a northbound Union Pacific freight sitting in the Lookout Siding in the area of Pengra Pass.
A Union Pacific freight heads north out of Union Station, enroute to the Lake Yard in NW Portland.
UP yellow and lettering are starting to creep in. MP 2145-UP 1347-MP 1718-MP 1389-UP 1731 handle the Fort Smith Traveling Switch Engine (the name of the train) today. 3:15 pm. Nikon F2, KM, 1/2... (more)
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Railway - NIWX. The freshly painted EMD switcher was dead in tow on an eastbound Union Pacific freight near rear of train.
When I chase trains at a particular location, I remind myself to photograph the whole reason of what brought me there, the scenery. I can always photograph the usual UP motor in some yard at home,... (more)
After some heavy snowfall last night, heavy enough for difficult driving conditions with chains on the car at 2 AM coming over the pass from Salt Lake City, it made for wonderful photos in the Ech... (more)
A UP stack train grinds up Track 3 on Sherman Hill. See EXIF data for shot details.
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An interesting mix of motive power rounds out UPs South San Francisco Yard - former SP GP38-2 583, a rebuilt GP40 to GP38-2 2579, a GP38-2 916, a SD40-2 and a former SP-painted GP40.
A former Southern Pacific GP38-2 wearing Union Pacific colors is dwarfed by the hillside 'Welcome to South San Francisco' on June 28.