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Part 1: from San Bernardino to Cajon - Mormon Rocks - Stein's Hill - Highyway 138
We flew nonstop from ZRH to LAX and slept 1 night at the Motel 6 on 405 LAX. The other day we started our journey to Cajon and passed the tracks of Colton Yard, San Bernardino and finally Cajon Pass.
95-001 - there was a fence disturbing on the bridge	95-002 - Santa Fe GP30 and Warbonnet B40-8W
95-003 - San Bernardino: UP WB intermodal . . .	95-004 - . . . passing in front of the Depot
95-005 - UP 3422 = EMD SD40-2	95-006 - last photo of this UP WB train
95-007 - we were driving along Route 66/Cajon Blvd.	95-008 - UP 5185 = EMD SD40-2
95-009 - we passed the Cargill plant and they own . . .	95-010 - . . . a white GP9 w/green stripe
95-011 - Melinda with the famous Mormon Rocks	95-012 - in front of the Cajon Creek Bridge of the SP
95-013 - and here comes a SP NB on the SPT (Palmdale Cutoff)	95-014 - no idea why we made 2 photos only ?
95-015 - we moved to the SF South Track and got a SF WB	95-016 - 4 Warbonnets are pulling this WB grain train
95-017 - this train is passing under I-15	95-018 - we are standing on Stein's Hill
95-019 - These are GE C44-9W diesels	95-020 -
95-021 -	95-022 - last photo of this location

Part 2: from Cajon Station to Sullivan's Curve
95-023 - SF EB coming from Cajon Station . . .	95-024 - . . . rolling over Cajon Creek Bridge
95-025 - SF 535 = GE C44-9W Warbonnet	95-026 - it seems they replaced the cover behind the cab
95-027 - SF 5839 = EMD SD45-2	95-028 - this EB is a mixed freight (manifest)
95-029 - reefer - tank cars - covered hopper - tank cars	95-030 - last photo of this train below Sullivan's Curve
95-031 - our minivan was a great companion along the tracks	95-032 - yes, we had fruit, crackers and water ready while waiting
95-033 - next SF EB uphill toward Sullivan'sCurve	95-034 - it is an intermodal train (DBS and TOFC)
95-035 - SF 5052 and 5049 are both SD40-2R locos	95-036 - Overnite Trailer (Owner was UP)
95-037 - Schneider Trailer	95-038 - 28' Roadway Trailers
95-039 - between the Trailers we can see the Sullivan's Rocks	95-040 - last photo of this train on this location
95-041 - SP NB leaving Sullivan's Curve on SPT	95-042 - SP 9608 = EMD GP60 (2 engineers in front)
95-043 - SP 9757 = EMD GP60 Speed lettering	95-044 - SP NB is heading toward Mormon Rocks
95-045 - between Auto Racks is a Reefer	95-046 - sometimes we have to run for photos and the door is open
95-047 - more Auto Racks	95-048 - last photo of this SP NB train
95-049 - SP 7444 SB = EMD SD45-2	95-050 - last unit is a SSW Cotton Belt loco
95-051 - this manifest will be going to Colton Yard	95-052 - Graffity all over
95-053 - full of scribblings, last photo of this SB Train on SPT	95-054 - UP EB on SF North Track
95-055 - nice lash up w/UP - MPI - UP Diesels	95-056 - UP 5019 = EMD SD50
95-057 -	95-058 - MPI 9009 = SD45 in the middle
95-059 - UP 6328 = EMD SD60M (2-window cab)	95-060 - lots of Auto Racks
95-061 - on the way to the Mormon Rocks	95-062 -
95-063 -	95-064 -
95-065 - many more Auto Racks	95-066 - End of train

Part 3: Summit and Silverwood
95-067 - Summit with SF EB intermodal	95-068 - hanging in the Summit Curve
95-069 - below is a UP WB Autorack on SFN Track	95-070 - SP Higland is a SB on SPT coming
95-071 - first unit is with Speed lettering	95-072 - several Golden State reefers
95-073 - Melinda with blooming bushes on the overlook	95-074 - our Van was climbing everywhere no matter how steep
95-075 - UP EB on SFN Track	95-076 - third unit is a C&NW diesel
95-077 - NOL Containers on Spine Cars	95-078 - last photo on this location
We moved toward Victorville and took some photos on the way.
95-079 - Victorville Narrows from road bridge	95-080 - UP on the way to Daggett
95-081 - manifest w/diff. cars	95-082 - mixed freight
95-083 - SF 537 = GE B40-8W Warbonnet	95-084 - SF 523 = GE B40-8W
95-085 - Intermodal Train in the Mojave Desert

Bonus Photos - non Cajon Pass

Part 4: Barstow - Daggett - Needles (Mojave Desert)
95-086 - Entrance to the Santa Fe Barstow Classification Yard. I wonder why I do not have any photos from the Yard itself?
95-087 - Nice air brush w/Joshua Tree, Yuccas, NASA and Santa Fe logos done by an SF Employee who made the signs of the Yard.	95-088 - Famous Barstow Depot "Case Del Desierto" from the good old days of passenger travel.
95-089 - the master himself on the SF Caboose	95-090 - looking for a train
95-091 - here is the Santa Fe Lady . . .	95-092 - . . . who wanted to be also a Union Pacific Lady
95-093 - we moved to Daggett and got a SF WB w/6 untis	95-094 - SF 5380 = EMD SD45
95-095 - SF 326 = EMD GP60B Warbonnet	95-096 - last unit SF 521 = GE B40-8W
95-097 - same train is an intermodal (DBS)	95-098 - last photo of this SF WB train
95-099 - next is a SF WB w/3 Warbonnet diesels	95-100 - SF 594 = B40-8W, 227 = SD75M, 683 = C44-9W
95-101 - another SF WB intermodel	95-102 - same train
95-103 - leding unit SF 5820 = EMD SD45-2, last photo of this train	95-104 - another SF WB
95-105 - with several 86' Hi-Cube Box Cars	95-106 - BN w/Graffity
95-107 - next SF WB on the Needles Sub (Mojave Desert)	95-108 - another SF WB w/all Worbonnets
95-109 - finally we reached Needles and went to Topock	95-110 - as usual - anothet intermodal (Double Stack) Train
95-111 - SF EB intermodal near Needles (at Topock)	95-112 - last photo of this location

Part 5: Tehachapi Pass (Bonus Mojave Airport)
95-113 - entering the Loop	95-114 - Melinda is carrying the video and photo cameras
95-115 - new engineer on a SP SD40T-2	95-116 - I also had to try the feeling being on a SP Tunnel Motor
95-117 - first SF train is having a SD45B-unit after the Warbonnet	95-118 - SP Coal Train is rolling around the Loop
95-119 - next SF EB is coming uphill at Walong	95-120 - head end loco is a SF GP60M Warbonnet
95-121 - the TOFC are snaking around the Loop	95-122 - it seems it is never ending
95-123 - a SF EB is entering Tunnel 9	95-124 - here we can see the Loop Tunnel 9
95-125 - Werner is filming the SP Tank Train at Woodford	95-126 - the Tank Trains is famous for Tehachapi
95-127 - there are mid train helpers	95-128 - we count 4 mid train DPU's
95-129 - we are at Bealville	95-130 - Santa Fe Warbonnets going uphill
95-131 - SP SB passing Bealville switch	95-132 - thre are both: TOFC and DBS
95-133 - Melinda at Caliente Curve	95-134 - empty Centerbeam Flatcars
95-142 - Welcoem to Mojave is always a good sign	95-143 - Sticker on a Vehicle of a Park Ranger seen at Mojave.
Going to Tehachapi Pass, we always pass Mojave, CA with the famous Mojave Airport. On top, my HO scale layout with the City of Percyville is having exact replicas of KFC, Denny's and Arco Gas Station buildings as we can see along business loop of Highway 58 in Downtown Mojave: Take a look - click here
95-144 - who knows if one or the other palne will go back in service ?
95-145 - storage of Tri Star, B 747 Jumbo Jet, DC-10 etc.
95-146 - it is always interesting to see the stored planes

Part 6: People - The End
We met our Friend Bruno Graf. He is a Swiss emigrated to Canada first and soon after to Southern California (Santa Ana). We met the first time back in 1974. It was my very first trip to the West Coast (together with John Wiesmann). So, whenever I went to California, I always met Bruno.
95-135 - Bruno and Werni at the Motel 6	95-136 - we had a good time talking about the past
95-137 - before returning the rental car . . .	95-138 - . . . we went for lunch at Wendy's
95-139 - ready for departure at the gate . . .	95-140 - . . . of Chicago O'Hare Airport (OHR)
95-141 - at that time we always flew with American Airlines
No question, our US journey was a great experience with a lot of wonderful memories when we were still young !!

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	Cajon Pass Photo Collection  June 1986 Tunnels Photos by Werner Meer (Switzerland) Updated: 3/29/22
1986 - AT Desert Wind - WM-27	See all 32 photos - click here	1986 - AT&SF EB at Pine Lodge - WM-17

	Cajon Pass Photo Collection  May 1987 Sullivan's Curve, Tunnels, Stein's Hill (Barstow & Tehachapi) Photos by Werner Meer (Switzerland) Updated: 4/02/22
1987 - SP Tunnel Motor WM-073	See all 218 photos - click here	1987 - AT&SF Kodak U-Boat WM-106

	Cajon Pass Photo Collection  May 1989 (Barstow & Tehachapi) Photos by Werner Meer (Switzerland) Updated: 4/07/22
1989 - SP EB over Cajon Creek WM-006	See all 194 photos - click here	1989 - UP WB Coal Tarin WM-036

	Cajon Pass Photo Collection  April 1991 (Tehachapi, Mojave Desert) Photos by Werner Meer (Switzerland) Updated: 4/16/22
1991 - SF GP60M Cajon - 91-061	See all 267 photos - click here	1991 - SF at Sullivan's Curve - 91-031

	Cajon Pass Photo Collection  May 1993 (Barstow) Photos by Werner Meer (Switzerland) Updated: 4/26/22
1993 - SF GP60M/GP60B Cajon 93-082	See all 125 photos - click here	1993 - UP WB w/CSX and Switchers 93-045

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