Rodeo, CA - Bayside Amtrak and UP Action

[east_bay_alex]

Here is the result of some afternoon railfanning along San Pablo Bay in Rodeo, CA. This is Lone Tree Point, an East Bay Regional Park. It's a safe and interesting place to view trains.

As always, feedback and comments are welcome.

Enjoy!

 

[Bill Anderson]

I like the way you "announce" the trains.

 

[east_bay_alex]

Ah yes! Thanks Bill. I've been spending time around other local railfans who've given me more insight to the symbols of the trains in the Bay Area. So I figured a nice logo and symbol would be appropriate.

 

[CGW101c]

Sure hope nothing falls off the train or there is a piece banding strap hanging down. The railroad doesn't even let crew be that close to a moving train. Doesn't seem to bother the fishermen though. They don't move when the train comes by. Great videos!!

 

[east_bay_alex]

YIKES! I've seen the metal bands on centerbeam flats or tie-down chains often dragging along the ballast. I ALWAYS stay AT LEAST 15ft away from the tracks!!