The helpers help push the loaded cans around the curve.
2007-07-03
The second half of the MWCPT in the two photos below is pulled through Chorro by the SLO based helpers.
2007-07-03
The second half of the MWCPT in the two photos below is pulled through Chorro by the SLO based helpers.
2007-06-15
The same train as below makes its way past South Chorro.
2007-06-15
A north bound MWCPT makes it way around the horseshoe curve on Cuesta Grade.
2007-06-15
A single SD40M-2 waits for a northbound freight to clear N. SLO so that it can be coupled to the back as a helper.
2007-06-08
UP SD70M number 3886 leads a bare tables train south through San Luis Obispo after having just received a new crew.
2007-05-20
A Union Pacific freight with six engines makes its way north on Cuesta Grade. The rusty thing beneath the engines is an old SPMW dump car that from the looks of it has been derailed there a long time.
2007-04-08
A south bound autos train is sitting in SLO waiting for a crew.
2007-04-08
A UP bare tables train sits in SLO for the night. This shot was exposed to 30 seconds to get enough light. The sky appears very light because the fog reflected a lot more light than what was on the scene on its own.
2007-04-05
A southbound rail train sits in SLO waiting for a crew as the sky grows dark.
2007-03-05
A southbound autos train crosses Stenner Creek Trestle as it heads in to San Luis Obispo.
2007-02-11
A northbound autos train pulled by two CSX engines passes a southbound autos train at South Serrano.
2007-02-11
A southbound UP freight waits at Serrano for several trains to pass.
2007-02-11
A head on view of UP 3313 a snoot nosed SD40-2. This engine has been on helper duty in SLO for about a month.
2007-01-19
The San Luis Obispo Based helpers start up filling the air with the stench of diesel exhaust. This night the helpers are to be used to help push a long northbound MWCPT over Cuesta Grade.
2007-01-18
Two Union Pacific 8-40Cs pull a rail train through the smaller of the two Horseshoe curves on Cuesta Grade in San Luis Obispo.
2007-01-15
Union Pacific SD70M number 5004 pulling ICIOA stops in SLO for a crew chance.
2007-01-15