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UP 4903 snakes its way toward Marcel after exiting Tunnel 10
Title:  UP 4903 snakes its way toward Marcel after exiting Tunnel 10
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/31/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 4:10:41 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Carl Massart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4903(SD70M)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
BNSF 7254 hits the north switch of Marcel with a trailer train
Title:  BNSF 7254 hits the north switch of Marcel with a trailer train
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/3/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 2:34:17 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Carl Massart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7254(ES44DC)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
BNSF 7687 at Marcel on its way to Barstow
Title:  BNSF 7687 at Marcel on its way to Barstow
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/3/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 2:35:36 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Carl Massart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7687(ES44DC)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
BNSF 4675 is the last of nine locomotives as the "Earthworm" unit grain train descends the pass
Title:  BNSF 4675 is the last of nine locomotives as the "Earthworm" unit grain train descends the pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/3/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 2:37:32 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Carl Massart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4675(C44-9W)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Climbing to Marcel
Title:  Climbing to Marcel
Description:  The BNSF "Wine Train" comes through Tunnel 10, approaching Marcel siding. Units are in Run-8, flanges squealing on the,rails - quite a show!
Photo Date:  4/6/2011  Upload Date: 4/25/2011 9:29:47 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  David Abeles
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4720(C44-9W)
Views:  477   Comments: 2
Marcel
Title:  Marcel
Description:  BNSF 4190, on a Barstow-Stockton manifest freight, leaves Marcel siding behind as it slides downgrade, approaching Tunnel 10 and Tehachapi Loop.
Photo Date:  4/7/2011  Upload Date: 4/7/2011 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  David Abeles
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4190(C44-9W)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
Serpentine path
Title:  Serpentine path
Description:  Yet another one out of the sun at Marcel in the late afternoon. At least the view exhibits the manner in which the railroad gains altitude through this narrow, steep ascent towards Tehachapi.
Photo Date:  4/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/27/2011 12:26:46 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5176(C44-9W)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
A cantankerous afternoon
Title:  A cantankerous afternoon
Description:  All of the traffic was southbound and coming out of the sun at Marcel. Not a northbound to behold. BNSF 5307 still looks good leading a hard-working set on a UPS hotshot.
Photo Date:  4/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/27/2011 12:19:17 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5307(C44-9W)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Peaceful, NOT
Title:  Peaceful, NOT
Description:  As peaceful as this scene might appear, make no mistake - those GEs are working with everything they have got to lift a Barstow-bound manifest through the Tehachapi mountains.
Photo Date:  4/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/27/2011 11:57:05 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5436(C44-9W)
Views:  229   Comments: 2
Going away
Title:  Going away
Description:  UP 7828 does rear-end honors on a UP intermodal outfit at the south switch of Marcel.
Photo Date:  4/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/27/2011 12:22:37 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7828(AC45CCTE)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
UP 5368 West
Title:  UP 5368 West
Description:  UP 5368 west is seen splitting the signals as it leads the train downgrade.
Photo Date:  6/26/2011  Upload Date: 6/28/2011 12:16:22 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5368(AC45CCTE)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
UP 5368 West
Title:  UP 5368 West
Description:  UP's ILBOA 26 is seen dropping downgrade at Marcel about to enter Tunnel 10 onto the loop.
Photo Date:  6/26/2011  Upload Date: 6/28/2011 12:17:44 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5368(AC45CCTE)
Views:  289   Comments: 1
BNSF 5235
Title:  BNSF 5235
Description:  A southbound frieght with twin BNSF power on the rear rolls through the scenic countryside of Kern County.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 2/15/2013 7:42:54 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  M.J. Scanlon
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5235(C44-9W)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Snow in the Tehachapis!
Title:  Snow in the Tehachapis!
Description:  Q-RICALT6-13A, a guaranteed-arrival BNSF Richmond, CA to Alliance, TX stack train, snakes up as snow begins to stick.
Photo Date:  4/13/2012  Upload Date: 4/27/2012 12:23:17 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  David Abeles
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6903(ES44C4)
Views:  292   Comments: 1
UP 7630
Title:  UP 7630
Description:  The DPU unit on a southbound intermodal at Marcel.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 7/14/2012 12:11:22 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7630(AC45CCTE)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
UP 8697 North
Title:  UP 8697 North
Description:  An intermodal outfit comes through the deep cut near Marcel at sundown.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 7/14/2012 12:10:20 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8697(SD70ACe) UP 4276(SD70M)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
BNSF 4339-I
Title:  BNSF 4339-I
Description:  After a morning lull, BNSF 4339 can be heard in the distance negotiating Tehachapi loop, then it bursts out of Tunnel No. 10 and roars past.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:41:51 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 1
BNSF 4339-II
Title:  BNSF 4339-II
Description:  Midday delight.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:44:10 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Tehachapi Morning
Title:  Tehachapi Morning
Description:  BNSF 4518 is southbound between Walong and Marcel on a Saturday morning.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 8:32:21 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4518(C44-9W)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
Southbound run of traffic
Title:  Southbound run of traffic
Description:  Third among a run of half a dozen southbounds on a beautiful Saturday morning in the Tehachapis.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:24:35 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4518(C44-9W)
Views:  200   Comments: 3
BNSF 6701
Title:  BNSF 6701
Description:  A southbound BNSF intermodal train exits Tunnel No.10 between Walong and Marcel, CA on Tehachapi Pass.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:25:39 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6701(ES44C4)
Views:  196   Comments: 2
Cinco de Mayo coming in with a roar!
Title:  Cinco de Mayo coming in with a roar!
Description:  BNSF 998 is moving through the tight curvature prevalent on the long grade of Tehachapi Pass - a full throttle symphony of power and wheels squealing as they negotiate the route.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:34:26 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 998(C44-9W) BNSF 5003(C44-9W) BNSF 704(C44-9W) BNSF 4944(C44-9W)
Views:  289   Comments: 2
Saturday Morning Special
Title:  Saturday Morning Special
Description:  BNSF 998 lights the block as it twists and turns toward Marcel.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:36:28 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 998(C44-9W)
Views:  142   Comments: 2
Intermediates
Title:  Intermediates
Description:  The lovely intermediate signals between Marcel and Walong.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:28:19 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 0
North Marcel Signals
Title:  North Marcel Signals
Description:  Searchlights for northward movement at the north end of Marcel Siding.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:27:26 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
UP 7382
Title:  UP 7382
Description:  UP 7382 is close on BNSF 4518s heels through the curves between Walong and Marcel.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:27:44 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7382(AC45CCTE)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
UP 8531-I
Title:  UP 8531-I
Description:  Fifth in the southbound parade is a UP manifest snarling upgrade. Someone has an excellent vantage point for the action from their home overlooking the railroad.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:33:55 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8531(SD70ACe)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
UP 8531-II
Title:  UP 8531-II
Description:  And the earth trembles with raw power gripping steel rails.
Photo Date:  5/5/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 12:35:14 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8531(SD70ACe) UP 7131(AC44CW) UP 8661(SD70ACe)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
Mountain Climber
Title:  Mountain Climber
Description:  UP 5358 is snarling up the grade as it winds through the tortuous right of way ascending the Tehachapis.
Photo Date:  5/6/2012  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 8:42:26 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Rick Erben
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Manifest rolls west
Title:  Manifest rolls west
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2013  Upload Date: 4/14/2013 6:24:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5591(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
DPU's on a unit steel coil train
Title:  DPU's on a unit steel coil train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:19 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
A northbound unit steel coil train is seen entering Marcel siding.
Title:  A northbound unit steel coil train is seen entering Marcel siding.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:18 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Kay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Chasing the unit coil train up Tehachapi
Title:  Chasing the unit coil train up Tehachapi
Description:  That's out lead rental car in front. Train is on the far right.
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:19 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
BNSF 6948 is in charge of the steel coil train
Title:  BNSF 6948 is in charge of the steel coil train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:19 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6948(ES44C4) BNSF 4784(C44-9W)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Wide shot of a northbound manifest heading downgrade
Title:  Wide shot of a northbound manifest heading downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:25 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
In gading light, BNSF 7300 leads an intermodal uphill at Marcel
Title:  In gading light, BNSF 7300 leads an intermodal uphill at Marcel
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/23/2014 11:29:45 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 0
BNSF 7300 thunders by me, barely moving uphill
Title:  BNSF 7300 thunders by me, barely moving uphill
Description:  It was quite the sight and sound!
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/23/2014 11:29:46 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7300(ES44DC)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Turning 1;0 degrees from the loop, we see a northbound UP train exiting Marcel siding.
Title:  Turning 1;0 degrees from the loop, we see a northbound UP train exiting Marcel siding.
Description:  The scenery sure makes the train look small.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:08 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
A northbound exits Marcel siding
Title:  A northbound exits Marcel siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:08 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8092(AC45CCTE) UP 8151(ES44AC-H) UP 4771(SD70M) UP 8071(AC45CCTE)
Views:  312   Comments: 2
UP 5384 leads a manifest north and down Tehachapi
Title:  UP 5384 leads a manifest north and down Tehachapi
Description:  Would love to spend some time in that house on the right.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5384(AC45CCTE)
Views:  154   Comments: 4
KCS 4059 part of a northbound manifest
Title:  KCS 4059 part of a northbound manifest
Description:  A couple members of the group in the foreground
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4059(SD70ACe)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
UP 2610
Title:  UP 2610
Description:  Baretable exits tunnel 10 with new roadbed just about ready for ballast & rail
Photo Date:  3/20/2016  Upload Date: 4/23/2016 10:20:00 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Mike Haire
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives:  UP 2610(ET44AH) UP 2658(ET44AH)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
BNSF5137, BNSF4195, BNSF9163, BNSF4803 and BNSF8240
Title:  BNSF5137, BNSF4195, BNSF9163, BNSF4803 and BNSF8240
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2016  Upload Date: 8/14/2016 4:40:37 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Peter Short
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  BNSF 5137(C44-9W) BNSF 4195(C44-9W) BNSF 9163(SD70ACe) BNSF 4803(C44-9W) BNSF 8240(ES44C4)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
BNSF 4591 aka Old smokey
Title:  BNSF 4591 aka Old smokey
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/24/2017 1:35:15 AM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  Janek Bringle
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4591(C44-9W)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
BNSF 8321 (ES44C4) leads an east bound intermodal train at Marcel CA on 11/14/2017. This area used to be single track exiting the tunnel and has recently been double tracked the original tunnel portal still standing for how long is any bodies guess.
Title:  BNSF 8321 (ES44C4) leads an east bound intermodal train at Marcel CA on 11/14/2017. This area used to be single track exiting the tunnel and has recently been double tracked the original tunnel portal still standing for how long is any bodies guess.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/10/2021 11:14:00 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  John R. Schmeling
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  148   Comments: 1
UP 7650 (ES44AC) with an eastbound manifest at Marcel CA. 11/14/2017
Title:  UP 7650 (ES44AC) with an eastbound manifest at Marcel CA. 11/14/2017
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2021 3:49:51 PM
Location:  Marcel, CA
Author:  John R. Schmeling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 7650(AC45CCTE) UP 7824(AC45CCTE)
Views:  123   Comments: 1

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