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Viewing Album:  Union Pacific over Donner Pass
 
By:Clark Gillis
Dates:1/1/2015 - 11/30/2015
Album Info:A lot has changed since the UP acquired the SP in 1996. Standardized power has now replaced the numerous EMD tunnel motors that were in charge of " the Hill". Tunnel modifications in 2011 now allow double stack trains to take the shorter more direct route to the east.
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Westbound at Yuba Pass
Title:  Westbound at Yuba Pass
Description:  site of former double track section that was removed by SP in 1993 when the Rio Grande took over. original number 1 track went around hill where tunnel was added in the 20's during the Donner doubletracking process.
Photo Date:  6/20/2017  Upload Date: 7/16/2017 11:59:03 AM
Location:  Yuba Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8078(AC45CCTE)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
Eastbound stac train with "Spoiler" on first car.
Title:  Eastbound stac train with "Spoiler" on first car.
Description:  Have not really seen these on Donner Stac trains since they really get up to speed until they are east of Reno
Photo Date:  6/27/2017  Upload Date: 7/16/2017 11:56:02 AM
Location:  Glenshire, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5388(AC45CCTE)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
westbound California Zepher departint Truckee station.
Title:  westbound California Zepher departint Truckee station.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/24/2017  Upload Date: 6/15/2018 9:52:05 AM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  65   Comments: 2
Westbound Stac coming down number 1 main
Title:  Westbound Stac coming down number 1 main
Description:  elephant style set heading for Roseville
Photo Date:  10/24/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 4:20:14 PM
Location:  Auburn, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6914(AC4460CW) UP 7383(AC4460CW)
Views:  239   Comments: 2
Westbound drag begining the descent down the "Hill"
Title:  Westbound drag begining the descent down the "Hill"
Description:  Just emerged from the "Big Hole" (tunnel 41, 10,000') and approaching the Norden sheds.
Photo Date:  2/12/2018  Upload Date: 2/19/2018 11:14:58 AM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3029(SD70AH-T4)
Views:  205   Comments: 2
New tier 4 SD-70 at the point coming unto Norden sheds
Title:  New tier 4 SD-70 at the point coming unto Norden sheds
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/12/2018  Upload Date: 2/19/2018 11:15:45 AM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3029(SD70AH-T4) CSX 7679(C40-8W)
Views:  304   Comments: 2
Welded rail trail passing displayed Rotary plow.
Title:  Welded rail trail passing displayed Rotary plow.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/22/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 10:25:28 AM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis0
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
Welded rail train returning to Truckee yard after a daxs work.
Title:  Welded rail train returning to Truckee yard after a daxs work.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/22/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 10:24:51 AM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis0
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Welded rail creI ready to tie down train at Truckee Yarf.
Title:  Welded rail creI ready to tie down train at Truckee Yarf.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/22/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 10:24:09 AM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Heritage unit in consist eastbound at Bowman.
Title:  Heritage unit in consist eastbound at Bowman.
Description:  still looking pretty shiny unlike the unit on the point.
Photo Date:  8/25/2018  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 10:41:25 AM
Location:  Bowman, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5912(AC44CWCTE) UP 1995(SD70ACe) UP 6561(AC44CW)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
Eastbound with UP heritage unit 1995
Title:  Eastbound with UP heritage unit 1995
Description:  Unfortunately the UP 1995 was not on the point, but still somewhat rare to catch these over Donner.
Photo Date:  8/25/2018  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 10:42:07 AM
Location:  Bowman, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5912(AC44CWCTE) UP 1995(SD70ACe) UP 6561(AC44CW)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
Coming through the double portal at east end of tunnel 27
Title:  Coming through the double portal at east end of tunnel 27
Description:  Not sure how much longer the old portal will be ther before they tear it down.
Photo Date:  8/25/2018  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 10:44:17 AM
Location:  Applegate, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5912(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
Eastbound blasting out of tunnel 27 with UP 1995 in consist
Title:  Eastbound blasting out of tunnel 27 with UP 1995 in consist
Description:  Train was really grinding by at this point.
Photo Date:  8/25/2018  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 10:55:27 AM
Location:  Applegate, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5912(AC44CWCTE) UP 1995(SD70ACe) UP 6561(AC44CW)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Grinding uphill at Applegate. Train had slowed to around 10 mph at this point.
Title:  Grinding uphill at Applegate. Train had slowed to around 10 mph at this point.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2018  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 10:42:53 AM
Location:  Applegate, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5912(AC44CWCTE) UP 1995(SD70ACe) UP 6561(AC44CW)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
Eastbound stac train rolling through Yuba Pass
Title:  Eastbound stac train rolling through Yuba Pass
Description:  this used to be double track at this location until new owners (D&RG) removed it between switch 9 and shed 10. may re-install second main line back. I have seen a couple of trains stall on this section, which creates a big problem for Donner Pass traffic.
Photo Date:  9/13/2018  Upload Date: 9/17/2018 6:52:26 PM
Location:  Yuba Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7450(AC45CCTE) UP 4073(SD70M) UP 4972(SD70M)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
Westbound Stac train passing Truckee yard.
Title:  Westbound Stac train passing Truckee yard.
Description:  Passing the old Rotary plow that will be on display.
Photo Date:  7/31/2019  Upload Date: 8/13/2019 6:21:55 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 2614(ET44AH) UP 6614(AC44CW)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
crewmember picking up some lunch while stopped at Truckee
Title:  crewmember picking up some lunch while stopped at Truckee
Description:  worktrain with caboose is just pulling back in to Truckee yard in background.
Photo Date:  8/7/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2019 12:54:48 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7998(AC45CCTE)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
Work train returning to Truckee yard passing stopped westbound freight.
Title:  Work train returning to Truckee yard passing stopped westbound freight.
Description:  Rotary snowplow visable in background along with new crossing gates on Balloon track. Part of the Truckee Railyard development.
Photo Date:  8/7/2019  Upload Date: 8/13/2019 6:22:50 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7998(AC45CCTE) UP 7946(AC45CCTE)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Work train coming back from picking up ties.
Title:  Work train coming back from picking up ties.
Description:  About the only time you get to see a caboose in action anymore.
Photo Date:  8/7/2019  Upload Date: 8/13/2019 6:32:10 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 1
Snowfighting team has arrived for Winter 2019/2020
Title:  Snowfighting team has arrived for Winter 2019/2020
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2019 12:56:47 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 602(GP38-2) UP 600(GP38-2) UP 585(GP38-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
Eastbound Amtrak passing stopped freight and flanger set
Title:  Eastbound Amtrak passing stopped freight and flanger set
Description:  Flanger set ready to head up over Donner Pass once Amtrak goes by
Photo Date:  12/7/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2019 12:56:15 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(P42DC) UP 580(GP38-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 2
Flanger set ready to head out ahead of stopped westbound
Title:  Flanger set ready to head out ahead of stopped westbound
Description:  Iceicle breakers are up and ready to go.
Photo Date:  12/9/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2019 12:55:34 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 580(GP38-2) UP 5277(AC45CCTE)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
UP 8522 Eastbound Stac Train at Yjba Pass
Title:  UP 8522 Eastbound Stac Train at Yjba Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/6/2020  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 9:05:23 AM
Location:  Yuba Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8522(SD70ACe)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
UP 8526 Westbound žt Yuba Pass
Title:  UP 8526 Westbound žt Yuba Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2020  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 9:06:26 AM
Location:  Yuba Pass, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8526(SD90MAC-H2)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
Eastbound passing former Norden covered turntable site
Title:  Eastbound passing former Norden covered turntable site
Description:  Lead unit was not on RR achives, pretty sure it is a SD70, maybe someone can verify??
Photo Date:  7/22/2020  Upload Date: 7/24/2020 1:11:01 PM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3094(SD70AH-T4)
Views:  235   Comments: 1
mid train helpers passing former Norden complex
Title:  mid train helpers passing former Norden complex
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/22/2020  Upload Date: 7/24/2020 1:11:49 PM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 1
UP 7883 Eastbound going up number 2 track
Title:  UP 7883 Eastbound going up number 2 track
Description:  Passing by the Auburn Station were the Capitol corridor trains end their run.
Photo Date:  1/27/2021  Upload Date: 2/17/2021 1:14:46 PM
Location:  Auburn, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7883(AC45CCTE)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Eastbound stac train going through Auburn on number 2 main line.
Title:  Eastbound stac train going through Auburn on number 2 main line.
Description:  The stac train will continue up to Bowman crossover and switch back to original number 1 main since they cannot fit through tunnels on number 2 main until they get to Colfax
Photo Date:  1/27/2021  Upload Date: 2/17/2021 1:16:27 PM
Location:  Auburn, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7883(AC45CCTE)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
UP 8541
Title:  UP 8541
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/9/2021  Upload Date: 2/17/2021 1:41:23 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8541(SD70ACe)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Eastbound stac train passing by Truckee depot and RR museum (caboose)
Title:  Eastbound stac train passing by Truckee depot and RR museum (caboose)
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/9/2021  Upload Date: 2/17/2021 1:12:00 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Winter,Station
Locomotives:  UP 8541(SD70ACe) UP 7078(AC4460CW)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
8069 East going through Mogul with Donner Pass conquered.
Title:  8069 East going through Mogul with Donner Pass conquered.
Description:  will be arriving in Sparks yard in about 10 minutes.
Photo Date:  10/2/2021  Upload Date: 12/28/2021 12:17:05 PM
Location:  Mogul, NV
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8069(AC45CCTE) UP 5040(SD70M) UP 2587(ET44AH)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
8 unit power move on their way to Roseville on the number 1 track
Title:  8 unit power move on their way to Roseville on the number 1 track
Description:  3 units were running and the rest dead in tow
Photo Date:  10/20/2021  Upload Date: 12/28/2021 12:30:04 PM
Location:  Clipper Gap, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5793(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Eastbound going around the big curve at Mogul.
Title:  Eastbound going around the big curve at Mogul.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/20/2021  Upload Date: 12/28/2021 12:30:58 PM
Location:  Clipper Gap, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8069(AC45CCTE) UP 5040(SD70M) UP 2587(ET44AH)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Eastbound stack train at Gold Run
Title:  Eastbound stack train at Gold Run
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 3:49:41 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8942(SD70AH)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Heading past east end of Truckee yard
Title:  Heading past east end of Truckee yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 3:51:11 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Lookout Bambi !!
Title:  Lookout Bambi !!
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 12:40:03 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 6901(AC4460CW)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
UP Heritage unit 1996 shoving hard at Cape Horn
Title:  UP Heritage unit 1996 shoving hard at Cape Horn
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 1:02:37 PM
Location:  Cape Horn, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
UP 6750 Eastbound at Gold Run
Title:  UP 6750 Eastbound at Gold Run
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 12:36:34 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 6901(AC4460CW)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
UP 1996 is the surprise rear end DPU
Title:  UP 1996 is the surprise rear end DPU
Description:  Approaching the Gold Run crossover
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 12:37:48 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Up 1996 working as rear DPU on this eastbound at Gold Run.
Title:  Up 1996 working as rear DPU on this eastbound at Gold Run.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 12:38:35 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  41   Comments: 1
UP 1996 Heritage unit working as rear DPU passing work train at Colfax
Title:  UP 1996 Heritage unit working as rear DPU passing work train at Colfax
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 7/31/2022 12:41:13 PM
Location:  Gold Run, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  72   Comments: 1
Eastbound general freight climbing the #2 track at Weimar.
Title:  Eastbound general freight climbing the #2 track at Weimar.
Description:  Unknown at the time was the Southern Pacific Heritage unit 1996 was the lone DPU on the train. I followed to Colfax and Gold Run to get better photos.
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 1/26/2019 11:58:26 AM
Location:  Weimar, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW) UP 6901(AC4460CW)
Views:  158   Comments: 2
UP 6750 East at Weimar Cross road grade crossing.
Title:  UP 6750 East at Weimar Cross road grade crossing.
Description:  I had taken my tripod down before the rear DPU passed. Was surprised to see one of the Heritage units on the back end.
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 8/1/2022 6:51:36 PM
Location:  Weimar, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6750(AC44CW)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
UP 8673 East rolling through Truckee during rainstorm
Title:  UP 8673 East rolling through Truckee during rainstorm
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2022  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 3:15:42 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 0
empty auto rack train westbound at Norden
Title:  empty auto rack train westbound at Norden
Description:  This area was under wooden snowsheds until the early 1990s
Photo Date:  9/28/2022  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 3:16:19 PM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 0
UP 8238
Title:  UP 8238
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/28/2022  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 4:28:16 PM
Location:  Norden, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Eastbound Stack train approaching west Truckee crossovers
Title:  Eastbound Stack train approaching west Truckee crossovers
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2022  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 4:26:54 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Westbound at West Truckee crossover
Title:  Westbound at West Truckee crossover
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2022  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 4:26:13 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
8 unit power move waiting to meet 3 eastbounds
Title:  8 unit power move waiting to meet 3 eastbounds
Description:  Norfolk Southern unit on the point. the first 2 units were power and the rest dead in tow.
Photo Date:  10/19/2022  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 4:29:05 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Power move meeting eastbound grain empties
Title:  Power move meeting eastbound grain empties
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/19/2022  Upload Date: 10/26/2022 4:30:03 PM
Location:  Truckee, CA
Author:  Clark Gillis
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0

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