Western Railroad Discussion > A few from Fourth of July morning

I made my usual rounds on Cajon last Sunday morning and even though it was mostly cloudy, I was able to do a pretty good job outrunning the clouds. The following shots were all taken between 6:30 and 9:15AM on the 4th of July.

1) The day began at Old Keenbrook with Amtrak #3 running about an hour late.

As I waited at Old Keenbrook, the next eastbound was BNSF 8081. With KCS GE 4770 second out facing forward, I felt obligated to give chase.

2) Looking across Cajon Creek from old 66 between Blue Cut and Cajon.

3) And from the traditional Pine Lodge location.
 

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4) After a quick trip up to Summit, I found UP 3069 Tier-4 EMD crossing from the BNSF onto home rails at Silverwood. I got lucky at the Mormon Rocks as the clouds parted seconds before this shot was taken.

5) From the same location over on the BNSF, a going away shot of a rear DPU shoving an eastbound up Main track 1. *Disclaimer…I painted out the graffiti on the bridge abutment using Photoshop.

6) I followed the 3069 down to Dike, waiting at the south switch. There must have been congestion in West Colton because the train stopped before reaching me. Since I was there, I grabbed a shot of the old SP signal box.

There you have it, another “fashionably late” report from yours truly. As always, thanks for looking.

OYW
 

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Unusual shot of A3 with an Amtrak unit on the point. Nice way to spend a morning. 

Out 

You funny man ;-) !

What a great bunch. The lighting on that Amtrak could not be more perfect.
JB

Nice catches all around
Brian Stevens

Posted from iPhone

Great shots as always with nice scenery, composition and perfect lighting!  Clean power is a plus also!

-I know you have been hitting that Old Keenbrook spot up lately, that AMTK shot is Awesome!

Nice series, Great shot of the 3069!

Awesome shots!!

Very nice light with just the "right" amount of clouds.
GK

Realy like your shots!

RC Lundgren
Elgin, TX

Great photos, Bob.  Nice to see the UP Tier 4 leader and a great variety of locations.

Rich

Nice pics!!