Western Railroad Discussion > Atkcal by Mojave on BNSF

BNSF 8133, UP 7868, BNSF 4916, 2951, Amtrak-California #2004 60 cars DPU BNSF 7499/5459.
Lot of gonds and flats of steel. By Mojave at 11:50 Friday.
Dennis

Picture of said train passing Mojave, anyone know where the Amtrak California loco is going?

43197

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It would appear the unit is returning from a 're-build'/overhaul. The unit would be heading to Barstow in the attached photo and from there it will be sent back to Amtrak.

Maybe via the M BARBAK to Bakersfield?

~Ryan



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/31/15 05:13 by Cajon92.

The ex works loco was actually working south from Bakersfield towards Barstow.

43197 Wrote:
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> The ex works loco was actually working south from
> Bakersfield towards Barstow.


Are you sure about that???? The photo looks to be east
of Mojave looking west. I know you took it, but it just
doesn't seem right.

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA

ntharalson Wrote:
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> Are you sure about that???? The photo looks to be
> east
> of Mojave looking west. I know you took it, but
> it just
> doesn't seem right.
>
> Nick Tharalson,
> Marion, IA

The photo was taken from the Arroyo Ave. crossing west (north) of Mojave looking east (compass south). The train is indeed heading east (south as it is still on UP) towards Barstow.

~Ryan

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/31/15 10:13 by Cajon92.

Yes the train was going to Barstow.
Dennis

Thanks guys, got it on the fourth look! DOOOOH!!!!

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA