Western Railroad Discussion > Morning D-8 with the Coast Starlight

Amtrak has graced railfans and cursed crews with AMTK510 leading the Coast Starlight rotation. The last time that a P32 Dash-8 led the starlight was almost exactly year ago. I had my sights set on catching it crossing the Benicia Bridge and then photogrpahing it at intermediate points to South San Jose. 

1. Telesmashing the beautiful but aging steel bridge linking Benicia and Martinez - Right on time :)

2. Crossing over at Emeryville

3. Jack London Square

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4. Trackspeed at Mowry

5. I chose to save gas in San Jose and abondon the chase. I snagged the Hollister local switching Luther Junction with a GP-15 named "Little Tugger"

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Really like that first shot on the bridge!

SCUfoamer Wrote:
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> 4. Trackspeed at Mowry
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> 5. I chose to save gas in San Jose and abondon the
> chase. I snagged the Hollister local switching
> Luther Junction with a GP-15 named "Little Tugger"

Nice morning chase of the Dash 8! Don't know how new the repaint is, but glad to see a GP15 back in the area.

I've never seen a photo like that on the bridge. Excellent especially with that red  signal framed so well.

Robert Morris
Dunsmuir, CA
Robert Morris Photography



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/25/20 17:18 by photobob.

That first photo on the bridge is killer.

Really nice series of shots! I love the 1st shot crossing the bridge. Really nice stuff.

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
www.flickr.com/mojaveflyer

Great series!

Nice!

Neat series! Love the looks of those AMTK 500's leading.

PQM

photobob Wrote:
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> I've never seen a photo like that on the bridge.
> Excellent especially with that red  signal framed
> so well.

Wow! Thank you. It means a lot to hear that coming from a NorCal photo god.

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cchan006 Wrote:
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> SCUfoamer Wrote:
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> > 4. Trackspeed at Mowry
> >
> > 5. I chose to save gas in San Jose and abondon
> the
> > chase. I snagged the Hollister local switching
> > Luther Junction with a GP-15 named "Little
> Tugger"
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> Nice morning chase of the Dash 8! Don't know how
> new the repaint is, but glad to see a GP15 back in
> the area.

The GP15 was fun to see! I love how it sounds. It’s a shame UP is running their local power so thin. Has to run long hood forward back from Hollister or Gilroy every day now.

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Nice series; #1 is really dramatic, has lots of punch!
GK

Very creative composition! Nice photos from your chase.

Jim B

SCUfoamer Wrote:
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> 4. Trackspeed at Mowry
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> 5. I chose to save gas in San Jose and abondon the
> chase. I snagged the Hollister local switching
> Luther Junction with a GP-15 named "Little Tugger"

Great series and chase! Wish I could have joined you this morning. Your bridge shot is superb, great use of the big lens.

Unfortunately, "Little Tugger" may already be on his way back to Roseville for repairs. It sounded like one of the traction motors crapped out on the return trip to Warm Springs and the unit limped home. We'll see what the power situation looks like with UP devoting so few units to the locals these days.

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Excellent series and chase. Thanks for sharing. 

Looks like lights on in the yard cause it's so dark.

That first one of the Benicia Bridge is awesome!

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Awesome shots!

Very nice..!!