Waiting at a railway crossing at sunset, hoping to get that one shot in beautiful evening light. It was really a surprise that we were able to photograph two trains. One of them the California Zep... (more)
Union Pacific #844 makes track speed under ominous skies as it heads west towards Battle Mountain, NV and a brief service stop there.
Union Pacific’s westbound local enters Battle Mountain, Nevada, on March 11, 2004. On the point is UP No. 3254, a snoot-nosed EMD SD40-2 built in June 1974, that was in service as UP 8014 from 1... (more)
Number 1 In a siding on Union Pacific at Battle Mountain, Nevada, sits none other than GATX No. 1! As GATX website states, they have “Tanks cars for every purpose. GATX's North Americ... (more)
A westbound manifest race across the north Nevada desert.
The UP special with 3985 leading is seen here racing West, with Battle Mountain (?) in the backround. Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com