A RECENT DAY AT CAJON PASS SUMMIT

Posted on March 21, 2014 by THE OLD MACHINIST

I have been photographing trains in the Cajon Pass since about 1960. I have observed many changes to the right-of-way over the years and recently I returned to Summit Station area for an update. While there, I photographed a BNSF train at Summit, as it crested the summit of the pass, with the idea of showing just how steep the grade is. The results of this effort are presented below. I curious to know if I succeeded. Please let me know in the comment section.

About THE OLD MACHINIST

I am 89 years old and was married for 66 years. My wife passed away in 2016. I am a retired engineer and spent 35 years developing INS gyroscopes. I was a High School mentor in physics, a mountaineer, a model builder, a machinist and I have a degree in Physics. My interests include railroad history and photography, science history, cosmology, interesting people, and old engineering drawings. I place a high value on my friendships. I enjoying my life and I try look forward with a sense of anticipation and curiosity about what my future has in store for me.
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