UP1996 through shasta

[Drewster]

When i found out UP1996 was going south to West colton, i decided to go up to dunsmuir and chase it, and man, was the timing, weather, and lighting perfect, here are some photos

1st time seeing it that day, here at shasta city

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/1962fe3a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/460e0f57.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/f6e1cf6b.jpg

Arriving into Dunsmuir for a crew change

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/3abd1c6c.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/c62f7e03.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/9b38dd95.jpg

the railfans were definetely out in full force

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/foamersatdunsmuir.jpg

the shot i've been waiting for, for so long, UP1996 around the curve at castelia with castle crags in the backround

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/UP19963.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/CASTLE1.jpg

some shots at gibson

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/3868cb1d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/UP19962.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/a2ece531.jpg

coming around lakehead

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/UP19961.jpg

hi-balling through the valley

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/e144f5a2.jpg

sun starts to set as they arrive in sacramento, and a crew change

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/f64c7f53.jpg

A foamer BNSF saw 1996 and had to get some pics

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/FOAMER1.jpg

leaving sacramento

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/9f9fbfa6.jpg

the sun sets as UP1996 races through elkgrove

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/b7a4b75c.jpg

this is what 1996 looks like in the dark, looks like a spider web

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/1996%20shasta%20run/1996flash.jpg

Drew

R.I.P. Grady, I miss you my loyal companion

my Railpictures.net photos
http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?userid=2885

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/UP1996/spsigsmall.jpg

[wctransfer]

Great shots Drew! I particularly like the crew change shot. Love how the numberboards start to illuminate!

ALec

[eaglefan9727]

I see a bumper sticker for "in-n-out" on that locomotive. Gawd, I want a double double right now. BTW, Nice shots.

Eaglefan

[jay611]

Awesome shots Drew!

That paint is growing on me... Too bad it wont come this far East.

Cheers,

Jason Underwood
Newport News, Virginia
CSX Peninsula Sub MP.16
WMRY303@hotmail.com

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[huddy]

Those are some very nice shots Drew. That's particularly nifty with the reflective striping.

[wilceaser]

Hi Drew,
Great shots. I love the last one.
A couple are really Calendar quality, but of course UP won't let that happen. :(

Ron

[Drewster]

thanks, well, maybe some other calander will want them, who knows

Drew

R.I.P. Grady, I miss you my loyal companion

my Railpictures.net photos
http://www.railpictures.net/showphotos.php?userid=2885

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/Drewster327/UP1996/spsigsmall.jpg