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  1. All aboard on Mothers Day

    All aboard on Mothers Day

    Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Chapter NRHS, the "Shasta Daylight 1990" excursion was a Portland, Oregon to Redding, California roundtrip. The train ran to Redding on Saturday, and returned to Portland on Sunday. It was notable for using a brand new Cotton Belt GP60 as its lead locomotive...
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    • Category: Amtrak and other US Passenger Trains
  2. Sunset Arrival at Redlands Santa Fe Depot - Metrolink Train

    Sunset Arrival at Redlands Santa Fe Depot - Metrolink Train

    A stunning image capturing the Redlands Passenger Rail Metrolink Arrow Train 3402 arriving at the historic Downtown Redlands Santa Fe Depot. The sun sets in the backdrop, bathing the scene in a golden glow.
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    • Category: Sunrise, Sunset and Glint Photos
  3. Union Pacific Locomotive 6893 Eastbound Journey Through Palm Springs wind farm

    Union Pacific Locomotive 6893 Eastbound Journey Through Palm Springs wind farm

    Union Pacific Locomotive 6893 travels east through the iconic Palm Springs wind farm. This image captures the perfect blend of industrial might and natural beauty.
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    • Category: Scenic Views
  4. Blue Hour with BNSF 6583 on Historic Route 66 at Goffs Road, Mojave Desert - Sunset Sky

    Blue Hour with BNSF 6583 on Historic Route 66 at Goffs Road, Mojave Desert - Sunset Sky

    An evocative blue hour scene featuring BNSF 6583 chugging eastbound along the fabled Historic Route 66 at Goffs Road, Mojave Desert. The image is backdropped by a sky painted in the warm hues of sunset.
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    • Category: Sunrise, Sunset and Glint Photos
  5. east_bay_alex

    CA's Central Valley in Winter

    I realized a while back I never get in front of the camera for my railfan outings. Here's a decent video showcasing an entire day along the BNSF's Stockton Sub and Union Pacific's Fresno/Tracy subs in and around the Escalon and Lathrop/Manteca areas.
  6. ACE 05 - Radum, CA

    ACE 05 - Radum, CA

    The 3rd westbound of the morning races toward the next stop at Pleasanton. The train is passing the Vulcan Materials Company Pleasanton Landfill. Railroad location is known as Radum. The siding along the former SP right of way just out of frame to the right is often used to store empty TTX well...
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    • Category: Transit, Light Rail and Commuter
  7. east_bay_alex

    Morning ACE Train Rush

    ACE can be hard to catch during the week for most railfans as it is a weekday only operation running between Stockton and San Jose. There are 4 trains westbound in the morning and 4 eastbound in the evening during peak commute time. The equipment is in a bit of a transition period as the...
  8. BNSF Needles sub Siberia Bagdad IMG_6817.jpg

    BNSF Needles sub Siberia Bagdad IMG_6817.jpg

    Eastbound BNSF rolls through the Mojave Desert near Bagdad, California on the Needles Sub
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    • Category: Western United States
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    Drone following Military Train - San Luis Obispo, CA

  10. Honey, this doesn't look like Salinas

    Honey, this doesn't look like Salinas

    The southbound Coast Starlight is over ten hours late after a detour over the Oregon Trunk at Gibson, California. A tunnel fire in Oregon's Cascades necessitated the reroute. The UP locomotive on the point was added at Portland due to the cab signal system in the Columbia River Gorge. Next...
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    • Category: Amtrak and other US Passenger Trains
  11. east_bay_alex

    UP ZG2OA at Dutch Flat, CA with Centerbeam Flats?

    Precision Based Railroading at it's best? Definitely unique to see a premium intermodal with a long string of empty centerbeam flatcars at the end.
  12. east_bay_alex

    Fremont, Alviso, Niles Jct & Niles Canyon Railway's Train of Lights 2018

    Here is a relatively long and detailed video of East Bay and South Bay railroad action along former Southern Pacific lines through Fremont on the Centerville line, Coast Sub, Niles Sub, Warm Springs, and Niles Canyon Railway's Holiday Train of Lights. Thanks for watching! Feedback is welcome...
  13. Museum Piece

    Museum Piece

    The SD45-2T now preserved at the California State Railroad Museum rolls toward Oregon on the Siskiyou Line. June 19, 1990.
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    • Category: Vintage Freight Train Photos - Diesel Era
  14. Westbound Illuminating the Benicia Bridge

    Westbound Illuminating the Benicia Bridge

    Highlighted by a westbound UP Z-Train making it's way to Oakland. This train must've been close to 2 miles long as it took nearly 5 minutes to pass! This is the daily ZNPOA. Camera Settings: 70mm (crop sensor) f/4.5 ISO 100 30 sec exposure Remote shutter release
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    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  15. east_bay_alex

    Quickie at Bahia with a UP Autorack

    Thanks for watching! As always please feel free to leave feedback on areas for improvement or where I am doing well.;)
  16. east_bay_alex

    Rainy Day at Pinole

    A rainy day at Pinole made for some great shots of train on the Cal-P. Included are many Amtrak California trains, a new Siemens SC-44 Charger, EB Coal Empties, and WB Double-stacks. Enjoy! Please leave feedback for improvements or stuff I'm doing well. I apologize for the wind noise...
  17. No water today

    No water today

    The water tank at Hooper, California has seen better days. In just a few years, rail service will cease.
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    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  18. Amtrak California Zephyr At Roseville

    Amtrak California Zephyr At Roseville

    Amtrak California Zephyr making passenger stop at the Roseville Depot.
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    • Category: Amtrak and other US Passenger Trains
  19. DGNO variety

    DGNO variety

    A good representation of the smaller Dallas, Garland & Northeastern power at the shops (Espee SD45s can be found in Denison) . Ex-CNW California Northern GP15-1 being painted in new corporate colors, RP20BD re-build from a NW GP40 that looked just like the Missouri & Northern Arkansas...
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    • Category: Regionals and Shortlines
  20. Tunnel # 16

    Tunnel # 16

    The rear dome car California Zephyr (Silver Solarium)on the snowtrain to Leavenworth Wa.for the tree lighting enters the tunnel under Everett Wa. next station stop before heading up the hill.
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    • # 16 california tunnel zephyr
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    • Category: Special Trains, Charters and PV's



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