Westbound auto train passing the SP depot in Colfax, CA. The depot sits at an angle to the mainline, as the track had been realigned during the improvements to Donner Pass in the 1920's.
The third weekend in March of 1976 and Amtrak SDP40F #542 is leading the Westbound Reno Fun Train past Long Ravine. The previous weekend FP7 #111 had led and never again would an all F-unit cross ... (more)
The last Reno Snow Train of the season is on the fill at the West end of the Long Ravine Trestle. The Sacramento trestle fire has resulted in the cancellation of the last two weekend Fun Trains. P... (more)
After a long delay, the Snow Train is finally on the move at Long Ravine. It is 3:30 PM today and the train is due in Emeryville at 4 PM. The UP was single tracking from Colfax to Bowman and it wa... (more)