San Diego Railfair 1988

Nice shot. I graduated Cherokee High School in June of 1988 & was only about to begin my railroad photography. I got a vehicle & a job not long after graduating high school, then every weekend I didn't work I went on railfan trips & of course when I took vacations I went on longer & farther railfan trips. I was fortunate that I lived at home, until 1997 when I got my railroad job with CSXT, so that's how I could spend all my spare time & money on my railfan hobby.

Thanks William. I always appreciate it when you stop by to offer your comments. This time I'm glad to learn a bit more about your background especially about your interest in railroad photography and your job in the industry.

I graduated from Oceanside High School in 1971 in Oceanside, CA. Being a native Californian and raised in Pasadena, I was more or less a "dyed in the wool" fan of the Santa Fe. Like my photo above, I grew up in the 50s/60s around Santa Fe F units and Alco PAs. Wish that I had started my railroad photography sooner, especially during those days. As it was, I finally combined my love of photography and trains in 1982 while living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Then moved back to Southern California where I made up for lost time by photographing Cajon Pass and Tehachapi Pass almost every weekend.

Thanks again William!

You're welcome, Nice to learn about your background as well. I sure wish I had started going out to the southwest earlier than 1998, which was my 1st trip out there, but I never made it to Cajon Pass until around 2000. I would've liked to have made some trips out there when SP & AT&SF were still their own railroad. It's still nice to go out there, but sadly most every train has nothing but H-2 orange on BNSF & of course UP is the same old stuff. I don't mind seeing brand new power, but after a while they get looking like they've been around for 30 yrs. At least out there with all that beautiful scenery it doesn't matter if I don't see the type of power I want to see, unless it's dirty or the paint is peeling or faded, then I don't like filming them no matter how pretty the scenery is.

Sounds like you really enjoy life my friends, cheers for that!!!
Regards from Chile

PD: Thats my favorite train ever

Thank you Mike. Appreciate your comments and rating! Warbonnets rule!

Now that is one beautiful Warbonnet scheme. That is an EMD lover's paradise right there.

Right you are NScnotp. It was especially great for me to see an F7 again in the full passenger warbonnet scheme when I took them for granted in the 60s and 70s. I watched them go by, but never thought to photograph them.

The most classic face in railroading

I appreciate it Bill. Thanks for stopping by!