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Western Railroad Discussion > UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA)Date: 03/03/21 10:36 UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: AlcoRSD15 I found a new photo spot yesterday. I've never taken a photo here, or seen anyone else's photo taken here. Probably because it's a 30 minute hike into this spot. (I've seen many photos taken off the old Carquinez road, but never at this exact spot) Location is the former Brickyard west of Ozol Yard in Martinez, CA on the Sacramento-Oakland Cal-P line. I watched the MRVOA switch Ozol off in the distance before he departed and passed my location. To get here you take a trail in the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. The trailhead is off the old Carquinez Road east of Port Costa. - Eric Blasko
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/03/21 10:39 by AlcoRSD15.    Date: 03/03/21 10:37 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: AlcoRSD15 Lead unit was SD59MX 9901.
 Date: 03/03/21 10:46 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: SPgoletablock -Great spot and shot!
Date: 03/03/21 11:02 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: bradleymckay Yes, nice location!
Looks like 15 or so cars of frozen pork/beef on the headend. Allen Posted from Android Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/03/21 11:03 by bradleymckay. Date: 03/03/21 11:31 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: StStephen Any idea if those are headed to the Cool Port faciilty between the UP Oakland ramp and BNSF OIG? The facility was planned several years ago to receive the equivalent of a 72-car reefer train every 2 days. The trade barriers and retaliation that were set up in the previous administration (and may continue with this one) had a major impact on the volumnes going through there. I wonder what the volumes are now?
Bruce Date: 03/03/21 11:59 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: phthithu Well done AlcoRSD! This reminds me of the some of the great photobob photos of the shoreline and the curving tracks and manifests rolling through. Also the great Rob L..
Date: 03/03/21 13:19 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: TTownTrains I'd say that was worth the hike.
Bill G. Date: 03/03/21 13:42 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: dwatry Eric - thanks for the tip on the spot!
Date: 03/03/21 14:12 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: alex14ramos Great series, Eric! I love Mt. Diablo in the background as well.
Take Care, Alex Ramos Date: 03/03/21 14:14 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: DynamicBrake Nice series Eric. Judging from your shots, I'd say the hike in was worth it. Thanks for sharing.
Kent in CArmel Valley Date: 03/03/21 14:27 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: AlcoRSD15 Yes, Rob L has some great photos from the area.
Posted from iPhone Date: 03/03/21 16:05 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: AlcoRSD15 To get to that spot, go to the intersection of McEwen Rd and Carquinez Scenic Drive in Port Costa, then go east about 1000-1500 ft on Carquinez Scenic Drive and park there. Trail is on the north side of the road. Hike east on the trail until you get to the hill overlooking the tracks. You can sleuth it out on Google maps (satellite view). - Eric B.
Date: 03/03/21 21:12 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: ShoreLineRoute Interesting locale, looks like a maintained grade crossing. What was the function of the pier when active?
Oliver Barrett Date: 03/04/21 08:47 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: SN711 Looks like a great spot to hike to.
Gary Posted from iPhone Date: 03/04/21 13:35 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: atsf121 Great stuff Eric, your hike was well rewarded!
Nathan Posted from iPhone Date: 03/04/21 21:50 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: coach That new reefer transloading terminal is very nice, but hasn't seen anything close to its capacity. The few times I've been able to spy it (there's a guard shack there---not good to hang around...), I'd see about 10-12 cars spotted.
Date: 03/06/21 14:52 Re: UP MRVOA at the Brickyard west of Ozol (Martinez CA) Author: ns1000 I like Pic 3!!
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