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By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/3/2014 - 6/10/2014
Album Info:Pictures from the 2014 BSMRM trip to Southern California. Locations pictured in this album include the UP Sunset Route along the Salton Sea, Beaumont Hill, Cajon Pass and Tehachapi.
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Southbound manifest about to loop over itself
Title:  Southbound manifest about to loop over itself
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:23 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
Southbound manifest loop over itself
Title:  Southbound manifest loop over itself
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:24 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7850(AC45CCTE) UP 6347(AC44CW) UP 8566(SD70ACe)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Three units lead this soutbound manifest around the loop
Title:  Three units lead this soutbound manifest around the loop
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:24 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7850(AC45CCTE) UP 6347(AC44CW) UP 8566(SD70ACe)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Coming out of Walong siding
Title:  Coming out of Walong siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:25 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7850(AC45CCTE) UP 6347(AC44CW) UP 8566(SD70ACe)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Another southbound UP manifest making its way towards the loop
Title:  Another southbound UP manifest making its way towards the loop
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:26 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
UP 5445 and two others pop out of Tunnel 9
Title:  UP 5445 and two others pop out of Tunnel 9
Description:  Very smoky.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:54:26 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5445(AC45CCTE)
Views:  83   Comments: 2
Another Head-DPU race on the loop
Title:  Another Head-DPU race on the loop
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:06 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
UP 5445 and two others loop over their train
Title:  UP 5445 and two others loop over their train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:07 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5445(AC45CCTE) UP 4018(SD70M)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
In the distance, another train is seen making at Woodford heading for the loop
Title:  In the distance, another train is seen making at Woodford heading for the loop
Description:  The centerbeam in the foreground is on the loop.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:07 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
An autorack heads south up the loop
Title:  An autorack heads south up the loop
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:07 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3806(SD70M)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Turning 180 degrees from the loop, we see a northbound UP train exiting Marcel siding.
Title:  Turning 180 degrees from the loop, we see a northbound UP train exiting Marcel siding.
Description:  The scenery sure makes the train look small.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:08 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
A northbound exits Marcel siding
Title:  A northbound exits Marcel siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:08 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8092(AC45CCTE) UP 8151(ES44AC-H) UP 4771(SD70M) UP 8071(AC45CCTE)
Views:  255   Comments: 2
Snaking down Tehachapi
Title:  Snaking down Tehachapi
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:08 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8092(AC45CCTE)
Views:  103   Comments: 2
In a few moments this train will enter Tunnel 10 and then the loop
Title:  In a few moments this train will enter Tunnel 10 and then the loop
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:09 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8092(AC45CCTE) UP 8151(ES44AC-H) UP 5414(AC45CCTE)
Views:  427   Comments: 2
UP 8065 brings up the rear of a westbound intermodal
Title:  UP 8065 brings up the rear of a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:51:26 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8065(AC45CCTE)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
UP 5384 leads a manifest north and down Tehachapi
Title:  UP 5384 leads a manifest north and down Tehachapi
Description:  Would love to spend some time in that house on the right.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5384(AC45CCTE)
Views:  128   Comments: 4
KCS 4059 part of a northbound manifest
Title:  KCS 4059 part of a northbound manifest
Description:  A couple members of the group in the foreground
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4059(SD70ACe)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
UP 7768 is the DPU on the rear
Title:  UP 7768 is the DPU on the rear
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7768(AC45CCTE)
Views:  93   Comments: 2
As we made our way to Tehachapi we caught this southbound coming into Mojave.
Title:  As we made our way to Tehachapi we caught this southbound coming into Mojave.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:56 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7521(AC45CCTE) UP 3887(SD70M) UP 5393(AC45CCTE)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Finally we see a train on the loop in good sun!
Title:  Finally we see a train on the loop in good sun!
Description:  During the previous couple days there were maintaintence curfews at the good times.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:57 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
UP 5449 leads the manifest up the loop with UP 8076 as the first DPU
Title:  UP 5449 leads the manifest up the loop with UP 8076 as the first DPU
Description:  Not long enough for Mid-train DPU's.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:57 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5449(AC45CCTE) UP 8076(AC45CCTE)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
A soutbound manifest crosses over itself
Title:  A soutbound manifest crosses over itself
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:57 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5449(AC45CCTE) UP 5334(AC45CCTE) UP 9717(C44-9W)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
UP 5449 leads a southbound off the double track at Walong
Title:  UP 5449 leads a southbound off the double track at Walong
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:58 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5449(AC45CCTE)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
The rear DPU's assit a train up Tehachapi Loop
Title:  The rear DPU's assit a train up Tehachapi Loop
Description:  Out of sight but immediately below me are the lead units.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:58 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5378(AC45CCTE) UP 8076(AC45CCTE)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The train we saw at the Loop is now heading south from Mojave towards the Palmdale Cut-off, Cajon and Colton Yard
Title:  The train we saw at the Loop is now heading south from Mojave towards the Palmdale Cut-off, Cajon and Colton Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:58 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5449(AC45CCTE)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
The train we were chasing speeds away on the right, while a coal train holds in the siding on the left
Title:  The train we were chasing speeds away on the right, while a coal train holds in the siding on the left
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:59 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6074(AC44CWCTE) UP 7965(AC45CCTE) UP 5378(AC45CCTE)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Now we chase our guy south towards Palmdale
Title:  Now we chase our guy south towards Palmdale
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:59 PM
Location:  Mojave, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
UP 5449 is about to pass over Patterson Road
Title:  UP 5449 is about to pass over Patterson Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:59 PM
Location:  Rosamond, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5449(AC45CCTE)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
UP 5378 and 8076 are the rear DPU's
Title:  UP 5378 and 8076 are the rear DPU's
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:57:59 PM
Location:  Rosamond, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5378(AC45CCTE) UP 8076(AC45CCTE)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Lancaster Metrolink station
Title:  Lancaster Metrolink station
Description:  Some passengers are already here for the next train to LA
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Lancaster, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
A rare freight in Soledad Canyon!
Title:  A rare freight in Soledad Canyon!
Description:  We were making our way back to LA and the aiport for the trip home and we happened upon this freight on the old SP through Soledad Canyon. This line was made obsolete for freight by the Palmdale Cut-off but I have heard some freights still take it. Does anyone know how many?
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8013(AC45CCTE) UP 3932(SD70M) UP 5005(SD70M)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
SCAX 639 leads an inbound into Via Princessa station on the Antelope Valley Line
Title:  SCAX 639 leads an inbound into Via Princessa station on the Antelope Valley Line
Description:  Boy these things are ugly.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Santa Clarita, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 0
SCAX 892 pushes an inbound towards LA
Title:  SCAX 892 pushes an inbound towards LA
Description:  Departing Via Princessa station.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Santa Clarita, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SCAX 892(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Another view of SCAX 892 departing Via Princessa station.
Title:  Another view of SCAX 892 departing Via Princessa station.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Santa Clarita, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SCAX 892(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
LA Union Station exterior
Title:  LA Union Station exterior
Description:  An LA metro train can barely be seen in the background.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
LA Union Station interior 1
Title:  LA Union Station interior 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:01 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
LA Union Station interior 2
Title:  LA Union Station interior 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:01 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Metrolink F59PHI's wait at Union Station
Title:  Metrolink F59PHI's wait at Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:51:29 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SCAX 874(F59PHI) SCAX 886(F59PHI)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Metrolink Line-Up at Union Station
Title:  Metrolink Line-Up at Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:51:31 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  SCAX 883(F59PHI) SCAX 874(F59PHI) SCAX 900(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
An LA metro Gold Line train heads away from LAUPT
Title:  An LA metro Gold Line train heads away from LAUPT
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:01 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Pacific Surfliner trains lined up, ready to go
Title:  Pacific Surfliner trains lined up, ready to go
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:15 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 458(F59PHI) AMTK 463(F59PHI)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metroloink F59PHI examples
Title:  Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metroloink F59PHI examples
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 8/29/2014 5:58:16 PM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 463(F59PHI) SCAX 880(F59PHI)
Views:  208   Comments: 0


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