It was now an Amtrak train but you sure couldn't tell by the equipment as SP 6458 gets ready to leave Oakland with the Fun Train. Although the depot still stands, this track has been removed as pa... (more)

8304 traverses Jack London Square on a farily warm mid November day.

This trucker picked the wrong crossing gate to go around. Not only did he almost get hit by a train, his stupid maneuver was observed by several police officers participating in an Operation Life... (more)

DUH! An impatient driver runs around the gates at the Market St grade Xing right in front of an Operation Lifesaver Special geared at this specific offense! Yes that is an Amtrak PO in the nose do... (more)

Northbound manifest

Close up shot of the nose of the UP 7605, specially painted for the special that it is seen part of at Oakland. The GE/UP Green Technology Tour Train ran through out California showing off their h... (more)

The UP & GE Green Locomotive Technology Tour Train on display in Oakland CA.

The UP & GE Green Locomotive Technology Tour Train on display in Oakland CA.

Taken just over an hour ago, GEvo's UP 7606 with GE Demo paint UP 7605, new Genset UPY 2701, modified exhaust scrubbers MP15DC UPY 1368 and modified low emissions SD60M UP 2368 pose in morning lig... (more)

Passing thru Jack London Square on 1st at Broadway and under the now gone signal bridge

The Northbound San Joaquin has arrived at the downtrodden 16th. St station in Oakland. The old FP's and well worn steam heated equipment did not help the image either. Today the building is dereli... (more)

Running north on native WP Oakland Sub mainline track (somewhat rare), the Long Street Job nears Melrose, the northern connection to the old SP Niles Sub. The UPY1378, a modified MP15DC with hoodt... (more)

With the evening fog rolling in, #6458 has it white classification lights on, denoting an extra, as the Reno Fun Train is ready to depart Oakland. It is the first season for the Fun Train under Am... (more)

Working the Con Agra Job, UPY 1378 along with a string of hoppers hold at CP Strong for a SB baretables train to pass by. UPY 1378 is a test unit with a microwave added on top for heating food for... (more)