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Cajon Pass Photo Collection
June 26, 2011
by Werner Meer (Switzerland)

 

Day 5 - FIVE - 358 Photos

Highway 138
Silverwood - above Summit (North)
Silverwood - Summit Curve
Silverwood - above BNSF MT-3 (South)
CP Walker at MP 60.2X
Highway 138 - Mormon Rocks - Pine Lodge

 

 

This time, I took photos (5550) from these locations: Summit, Silverwood, WSI, Hill 582, Alray (former Tunnel area), Mormon Rocks, Stein's Hill, around Highway 138, Sullivan's Curve, Cajon Station, old Route 66 (Cajon Blvd.), Swarthout Canyon Road and finally Palm Ave. Crossing. As I went to several overlooks high above, I was trying to take photos from far away. Not every photo was good because of the long distance, haze and the heavy wind.
Please note: As a train does not only exist of the locos but all the cars, I made plenty photos of the different cars (incl. graffiti).

 

Abbreviations found on this page: EB = East Bound, NB = North Bound, SB = South Bound, WB = West Bound, MT-1 = BNSF Main 1, MT-2 = BNSF Main 2, MT-3 = BNSF Main 3, UPT = Union Pacific Track, MP = Mile Post, DBS = Double Stack Train,  IM = Intermodal Train, DRR = Davies Ranch Road, SWC = Swarthout Canyon Road Crossing, WSI = West Summit Island

For bigger size photos - please click on the 4-digit number below each photo.
Each album covers a full day. Therefore, you may see the same location on several albums but on different days.

(Route 66) - Highway 138

On day 5, I started my usual procedure driving Cajon Blvd. (old Route 66) from Kenwood Ave. Exit 124 (I-15) up to Hwy 138.
At 06.51 h, a BNSF EB Intermodal Trains is going uphill. This was the only train while driving to Cleghorn road (129), enter I-15 and exit at 131 (Hwy 138).
Interstate 15 exit 131 is our connection to Highway 138 to reach the Mormon Rocks (Sullivans Curve), Hill 582 and BNSF Summit.
WM 6/26/11 Highway 138 and Exit 131 - 2825 top right = bridge over BNSF MT-3 - 2826 UP SB on UPT seen from McDonalds - 2818
time is 07.04 h for this UP SB train - 2819 below the UP train is BNSF MT-1/MT-2 - 2820 below BNSF MT-1/2 is MT-3 - 2821
2822 the locos will enter Sullivans Curve - 2823 last photo of this location for today - 2824

Silverwood - above Summit (North)

I drove up Hwy 138 and entered USFS 3N45 to Silverwood. I crossed all BNSF tracks and also the UPT and made a right turn along the UPT (USFS 3N53). Next I drove up a powerline road above Summit Curve and UP Hiland. Soon after, the first BNSF train came downhill at 07.32 h. (total of 53 pics)
WM 6/26/11 BNSF WB (Train 1) on MT-3 - 2827  just before Summit Cut (against the light) - 2828 to the left is Summit Curve - 2829
the DBS cars are passing WSI on MT-3 - 2830 2831 in the distance Train 2 is appearing on MT-1 - 2832
the locos of WB T-1 and EB T-2 are visible - 2834 both trains pass Hill 582 - 2835 DPU of BNSF WB Train 2 shows up - 2836
2838 Hill 582 in the middle - 2839 2840
rear of T-1 and front of T-2 (above) - 2841 2842 2843
BNSF EB (Train 2) just below connector - 2845 connector = track between UP and BNSF - 2846 locos of BNSF EB Train 2 - 2847
2849 2850 the locos will enter Summit Curve - 2851
long Intermodal Train 2 EB - 2852 last photo with Train 2 and Train 1 - 2853 end of Train 1 just below Hill 582 - 2854
BNSF WB (Train 3) at 08.03 h - 2856 2857 2858
in the foreground is the UPT - 2859 2860 2861
2862 2863 2864
the engines reach Hill 582 - 2865 2866 last photo of Train 3 - 2867
BNSF WB (Train 4) at Summit - 2868 locos are leaving Summit Curve - 2869 and entering Silverwood - 2870
2872 2873 2874
2875 2876 huge graffiti on this 64' reefer - 2877
leading locos are just above DPU's - 2880 2881 2882
The locos will reach Hill 582 any second. Last photo of Train 4 and this location.

Silverwood - Summit Curve

I drove down the powerline road, was following the UP service road to a small RR-Crossing, crossed the UPT and drove down to he BNSF tracks just at Summit Curve. Now, a UP train was coming downhill on the UPT and I was already below the UP track and against the sun (bad luck). Time: 08.47 h (137 pics)
Once again, the quality of these photos is at the limit to be shown on this page. But it shows, how things can be while railfanning (nothing is perfect) !!
WM 6/26/11 UP SB on UPT (Train 5) - 2884  - 2885  UP Connector in front - 2886
EBCS Silverwood Signal bridge - 2887 this UP train came from Palmdale . . - 2888 . .  and Tehachapi - 2889
2891 train is passing above Hill 582 - 2892 last photo fo UP SB (Train 5) - 2893
UP WB on BNSF (T-6) at 9.38 h - 2894 UP 7621 = GE C45ACCTE - 2895 UP 4720 = EMD SD70M flared radiators - 2896
UP 9536 = GE C41-8 - 2897 UP 9475 = GE C41-8 - 2898 a manifest has lots of different cars . . - 2899
. . and I took lots of photos to show . . - 2900 . . weathering and graffity - 2901 this train came from Barstow and Daggett - 2902
2903 2904 2905
2906 2907 2908
2909 2910 2911
there is always a place to park the van - 2912 depressed center flat cars - 2913 special load on flat - 2914
the engines can be seen above the hoppers - 2916 2917 2918
mid train helpers provide power . . - 2919 . . for this long UP mixed freight train - 2920 there are 4 units up front and 3 helpers - 2921
2922 2923 2924
2925 2926 2927
2928 2929 2930
2931 2932 2933
2934 last photo of UP WB Train 6 - 2935
BNSF WB on MT-2 (Train 7) leaving Summit Curve at 10.21 h - 2936 Intermodal Train passing Silverwood Signal Bridge - 2937
2938 2939 2940
2941 2942 2943
2944 just 1 single DPU provides braking power - 2945 last photo of Train 7 - 2946
UP SB on Summit Curve Train 8 at 10.36 h - 2947 this intermodal train is on BNSF MT-2 - 2948 UP 4360 = EMD SD70M - 2949
UP 4418 = EMD SD70M - 2950 UP 4516 = EMD SD70M - 2951 UP 5153 = EMD SD70M flared radiators - 2952
now the locos are moving from MT-2 to MT-1 - 2953 and finally to the Connector leading to UPT - 2954 glad to see a train using the Connector - 2955
after the DBS Container cars . . - 2956 . . we are having TOFC (Trailers) . . - 2957 . . followed by more DBS cars - 2958
from TOFC to DBS and TOFC - 2959 more Trailers on Flat cars - 2961 and after the TOFC are again DBS - 2962
the engines are already far away - 2964 2965 2967
here comes the end of Train 8 - 2968 the locos will reach Hill 582 in seconds - 2969 the last car cleared BNSF tracks - 2970
last photo of Train 8 UP SB on UPT as the last cars are passing Hill 582. There is a BNSF bare table coming uphill on MT-1 (Train 9) - 2972
BNSF Hi-Railer coming up on MT-3 - 2974 2975 at left is BNSF EB Train 9 - 2976
Train 9 BNSF EB bare table coming uphill - 2977 it will soon meet the UP Connector - 2978 2980
2982 2983 BNSF 6645 = GE ES44C4 - 2984
BNSF 7663 = GE ES44DC - 2985 BNSF 7460 = GE ES44DC - 2986 BNSF 3203 = EMD GP25 rebuilt - 2987
2989 bare table = empty intermodal cars - 2990 BNSF WB on MT-2 (Train 10) - 2991
BNSF 7713 = GE ES44DC - 2993 2994 2995
2996 2997 2998
we have 3 different cars . . - 21000 . . with pipe load - 21001 nice examples for scale modelling - 21002
coil cars - 21004 finally, the bare table cars are gone - 21005 21006
21007 21008 21009
21010 21011 21012
21013 21014 21015
21017 21018 21019
the DPU's are coming round the curve - 21020 BNSF 7721 = GE ES44DC - 21021 BNSF 7705 = GE ES44DC - 21022
graffiti does not stop on locos - 21023 21024 end of train 10 w/DPU's - 21025
going downhill toward San Bernardino - 21026 the head end of train 10 meets Hill 582 - 21027

Silverwood - UP Connector

Overview of Silverwood with UP Connector between BNSF MT-1 and UP Colton-Palmdale Cutoff track. With this connecting track, Union Pacifc is able to switch uphill trains from the UP cutoff to the BNSF tracks heading for Barstow and Daggett. UP Trains coming from Dagget can switch from BNSF to UP tracks going down to Colton. For the 6 photos below, I left my last photo stop and drove down along the BNSF tracks. I had to cross the connector (see 21031).
WM 6/26/11 UP Connector looking East - 21033 from left: UPT, BNSF 1/2 and 3 - 21029 between BNSF 1/2 and 3 is WSI MP 56.7 - 21030
looking uphill to the UP cutoff - 21032 left below BNSF 1/2 right UP connector - 21034 next photo stop is down at the curve - 21031
When I left the connector it was 11.03 h and I wanted to go on the other side of the BNSF tracks. But I heared an interesting sound of a train and so, I had to stop just before the little cut in the middle of photo 21031, otherwise, I would miss the UP EB train you can see below ! There was no more time to climb any higher elevation. But sometimes, we just have to accept a situation while doing railfanning ! (27 pics)
UP EB on MT-1 at 11.12 h - 21035 21037 21040
21041 21043 21044
21045 UP 5265 = GE C45ACCTE - 21046 UP 5091 = EMD SD70M flared radiators - 21047
UP 5125 = EMD SD70M flared radiators - 21048 UP 4993 = EMD SD70M flared radiators - 21049 UP 4385 = EMD SD70M - 21050
21051 21052 21053
21055 21056 21057
21058 21059 21061
21062 21063 21064
one DPU at the rear end - 21065 UP 8654 = EMDSD70ACe - 21066 EOT and last photo of this location - 21067
After this UP EB Train, I was able to go to my next photo stop. I was driving along BNSF MT-1 until USFS 3N45, made a left turn, under BNSF MT-1/2 and over MT-3. Afterwards a right turn and up above MT-3 to the Silverwood Lookout Platform.

Silverwood - above BNSF MT-3 (South)

Silverwood overlook platform MP 57.2 as already visitted on day 4. The first train was a BNSF WB on MT-3 at 11.51 h. (61 pics)
WM 6/26/11 BNSF WB on MT-3 - 21069 - 21070 - 21071
21072 BNSF 7539 = GE ES44DC - 21073 BNSF 7687 = GE ES44DC - 21074
BNSF 7401 = GE ES44DC - 21075 21076 21077
21078 21079 the locos pass Hill 582 - 21080
The locos are just below Hill 582. Lucky, behind the Container Cars we have Trailer on Flat Cars. On the photos below are several Werner Enterprises Trailers on Flat Cars. Sorry about the different views but my camera cannot stop taking pictures if there are Werner Trailers !!
21082 21083 21084
21085 21089 21091
21092 21093 21094
21090 above the trailers is Hill 582 - 21095 End of Train 1 BNSF WB on MT-3 - 21097
BNSF WB on MT-2 Train 2 at 13.07 h - 21098 the engines are crossing USFS 3N45 - 21099 BNSF 7762 = GE ES44DC - 21100
BNSF 7756 = GE ES44DC - 21101 BNSF 7780 = GE ES44DC - 21102 graffiti and dust are covering this loco - 21104
BNSF 7709 = GE ES44DC - 21103 21105 21106
21108 21109 21110
21113 21114 21115
21116 2 rear end helpers (DPU's) - 21117 BNSF 7748 = GE ES44DC - 21118
BNSF 7727 = GE ES44DC - 21119 21120 End of Train 2 BNSF WB on MT-2 - 21121
UP SB on UPT Train 3 at 12.15 h - 21125 UP 5382 = GE C45ACCTE - 21123 dirty UP 5423 = C45ACCTE - 21124
21126 21127 21128
21130 21131 21132
21133 21135 EOT 3 DPU 5450 = C45ACCTE - 21136

CP Walker at MP 60.2X (Davis Ranch Road)

I moved further down to CP Walker at MP 60.2X which is close to Interstate 15. I was actually standing at Davis Ranch Road. (21 pics)
CP Walker is also having a crossover between BNSF MT-1 and MT-2 near the signal bridge.
WM 6/26/11 WB just passed under I-15 - 21137  Locos are at MP 60.2X at 14.53 h - 21138 BNSF WB intermodal on MT-2 - 21139
21140 21141 above the locos is the UP Track - 21143
the locos just passed Davis Ranch Road - 21144 BNSF 7504 = GE ES44DC - 21145 BNSF 5162 = GE C44-9W - 21146
BNSF 5251 = GE C44-9W - 21147 21148 21149
21150 the locos did already reach Mormon Rocks - 21151 still more cars coming at CP Walker - 21152
rails and ballast ready for a layout - 21153 21154 after the containers we got some trailers - 21155
21156 21157 End of BNSF WB train - 21158
At this location, I met a gentleman from the US Forrest Service. He said, no problem in taking pictures but do not cross any tracks.
So, I did not have full flexibility in running around and I decided to move to the Mormon Rocks.

Highway 138 - Mormon Rocks - Pine Lodge

My next stop was the Mormon Rocks - Pine Lodge area at MP 62.2X. (43 pics)
WM 6/26/11 BNSF WB at 15.10 h - 21159 BNSF 4435 = GE C44-9W - 21160 Locos are rolling over Cajon Creek Bridge - 21161
21162 21163 Highway 138 underpass - 21164
When I was arriving at the Mormon Rocks area, a BNSF WB showed up and I had just no time to go on the other side for the good sunlight. Therefore, photos 21159 to 21164 were taken from the shadow side. As it was once again an intermodal train, I decided to run under the Cajon Creek Bridge to the other side, the sunny side as you can see on the 6 photos below.
I am standing inside Cajon Creek . . - 21165 . . on the North side of the bridge - 21166 21167
21169 21170 last photo of BNSF EB - 21171
While waiting for another train, I took some photos of these special rock formations: The Mormon Rocks. I did also change my position and went uphill.
famous sand stone rounded rocks - 21172 unique rock formation - 21173 looking North - 21174
looking South w/Hwy 138 in the middle - 21175 UP helper set EB - 21176 Highway 138 bridge at the back - 21177
This UP helper set went uphill EB on BNSF MT-1 at 15.32 h. We got 2 EMD SD70ACe diesels. Next, at 17.23 h, was a BNSF EB bare table (empty intermodal cars). Well, I had to wait for almost an hour to get this BNSF EB. Afterwards, I went down for the next train.
BNSF EB on MT-2 below the bridge - 21180 nothing speial, just a bare table train - 21181 21182
my van is parked next to the rocks - 21183 21184 21186
21187 in the distance is BNSF MT-3 and I-15 - 21188 last photo of BNSF EB bare table - 21189
BNSF EB under Hwy 138 at 16.37 h - 21193 21195 21196
the locos are crossing Cajon Creek - 21197 21198 21199
21200 tank containers - 21202 21203
21204 21205 21206
21207 2 rear end helpers push the train uphill - 21209 End of Train and last photo of day 5 - 21210
Today I went to 6 different locations within 10 hours. Once again, I was pleased with all the trains and some Werner Trailers as well.

Did you see page 1 of 2011?: Day ONE

Cajon Pass - 2011
Day ONE


Cleghorn Overlook
Hill 582 (1)
Highway 138 / Mormon Rocks


by Werner Meer
June 22, 2011

Updated: 7/28/2011
WM 6/22/11 UP NB on UPT near Hill 582 - 1219 See all 522 photos - click here WM 6/22/11 UP SB on UPT (Mormon Rocks) - 1422

Did you see page 2 of 2011?: Day TWE

Cajon Pass - 2011
Day TWO


Cleghorn Exit Overlook
I-15 / Hwy 138 Overlook


by Werner Meer
June 23, 2011

Updated: 8/15/11
WM 6/23/11 Sullivans Curve from Cleghorn - 1779 See all 600 photos - click here WM 6/23/11 3 trains around I-15/Hwy 138 - 11074

Did you see page 3 of 2011?: Day THREE

Cajon Pass - 2011
Day THREE

Hill 582 (2)
Noisy Point / I-15 Overlook / Alray
Blue Cut / UP MP 475

by Werner Meer
June 24, 2011

Updated: 9/15/13
WM 6/24/11 BNSF EB Noisy Point w/I-15 - 2328 See all 481 photos - click here WM 6/24/11 BNSF EB at Blue Cut - 2475

Did you see page 4 of 2011?: Day FOUR

Cajon Pass - 2011
Day FOUR

High above Summit I-15
Silverwood Overlook
Highway 138 / Mormon Rocks

by Werner Meer
June 25, 2011

Updated: 9/22/13
WM 6/25/11 2 x BNSF EB Silverwood - 2689 See all 224 photos - click here WM 6/25/11  64' reefer at Mormon Rocks - 2775

Did you see page 6 of 2011?: Day SIX

Cajon Pass - 2011
Day SIX

Hill 582 (3)
Summit
high above (Summit - Cleghorn)
Sullivans Curve

by Werner Meer
June 27, 2011

Updated: 10/03/13
WM 6/27/11 BNSF 121 = EMD GP60M - 30029 See all 359 photos - click here WM 6/27/11 huge Graffiti on 64' Reefer - 30071

Below are photos taken from the air on June 2, 2010. Even there was not a single train in the Pass during our flight, it
still gives an idea about the different locations. We also recommend to see our 8 diff. maps by Gary Gray (see below).

Cajon Pass
Aerial Photos

2010

by Werner Meer
June 2, 2010

Updated: 7/08/2010
WM 6/02/10 Hill 582, BNSF MT-2/-1, UPT - 4033 See all 150 photos - click here WM 6/02/10 Tunnel 1 shotcrete retaining wall - 4082

 

Werner Enterprises
Trucking Company

WE Trailers are often seen on Flat Cars (TOFC) running over Cajon Pass.
In addition, there are photos of WE Trucks on the road and new: take a look at the WE Terminal in Fontana, CA.
by Werner Meer
most were taken in 10/05, 7/08, 5/10 and 6/11

Updated: 8/01/11
WM 7/05/08 Cajon at Silverwood - 010 See all 237 photos - click here WM 10/05 Barstow Truck Stop - 032

Here you find some maps and more infos about Cajon Pass and the Tunnels, which are gone:

8 different and detailed Maps of Cajon Pass with captions (Mile Posts and Location) by Gary G. Gray - click here
New 8/11: Maps "How to find" Hill 582, Sullivan's Curve, Noisy Point by Gary G. Gray - click here
Accurate Map of Cajon Pass with 3rd Main Track by Michael Amrine - click here

Simple Maps about Cajon Pass: click here

Railfan Map of Cajon Pass by Joe Perry:  http://www.chasingsteel.com/storage/RailfanMapofCajon%20Pass.pdf 

Map of Cajon Area (Inland Empire): http://www.visitcalifornia.de/media/pages/getting_around/maps/INLAND-EMPIRE.pdf 

Cajon Pass Map by Wikimapia (easy to enlarge every location):  http://wikimapia.org/#lat=34.3223857&lon=-117.4707127&z=14&l=0&m=s&v=9 

Here are photos of the 2 tunnels before construction started: click here


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