Cajon Pass [BNSF's Cajon Subdivision]

Originally released in 2011, this is a look at Cajon Pass not long after the third main line was completed by BNSF. This is big-time railroading pre PTC (Positive Train Control) and PSR (Precision Scheduled Railroading).

We will begin in San Bernardino first thing in the morning and head east over the summit and through the Mojave Desert to Barstow.

A great variety of trains are featured including mixed manifests, auto racks, coal and piggyback trains. We will visit famous locations such as Sullivan’s Curve, the Mormon Rocks, the daylighted tunnels at Alray and much more.

There is plenty of action on BNSF’s new triple track main plus UP trains on the former SP Palmdale Cutoff, making a total of four main lines over Cajon! The high density of trains, noteworthy scenery and numerous photo locations has made this THE destination for railfans from all over the world.

0:00 Intro
2:54 Map
3:42 San Bernardino
7:21 Cargill Elevators
10:40 Devore
13:09 Keenbrook
22:15 Swarthout Canyon
25:50 Cajon
29:46 Sullivan's Curve
41:15 Mormon Rocks
47:02 Stein's Hill
49:19 Walker (Named for Chard Walker)
52:07 Former Tunnels at Alray
59:27 Milepost 58
1:01:25 Hill 582
1:18:09 Silverwood
1:28:38 Summit
1:39:17 Martinez
1:41:35 Natural Crossover
1:43:33 Frost
1:45:15 Victorville
1:46:07 Lower Mojave River Narrows
1:48:32 Oro Grande
1:49:37 Helendale
1:51:06 Hodge
1:55:16 Barstow

[billstoys]

Great coverage of the Cajon Pass train system. Love the way you video the trains and include the stunning scenery.

[TheIcyWizard]

Another great video as always. Thank you for uploading these for us to watch. 😁

[skiehunt]

I love all the train videos especially Union Pacific videos. I have a yard here in my state that I don't live too far from

[bigjj]

This footage may be 13 years old but it is timeless. I work out there once a month and was there today, great timing for the release of the video. Thank you

[everythingiscool]

I saw the words cajon pass and CLICKED IMMEDIATELY

[GaryRichardson-ltgh]

Spectacular action with UP & BNSF on the CAJON SUB. 👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🫡😌 This gets a 💯/💯 in the book from railfans, well done.

[AnontheGOAT]

54:10 that 2-stroke sound NEVER gets old!

[jerryrobertson]

I believe that if you are delivering goods and services you are a real trucker. You may not have the years that some have, you are still a real trucker. Keep on keeping on we love your videos!!❤

[Real-Tecnica]

Hands down the best videos I fall asleep to them very relaxing informative and the scenery is all inspiring to visit the states

[drewdoneit]

Sweet !! ❤❤ Love the sound 🔊 of the "Turbocharger" on those PRIME-MOVERS

[jonb]

Another superb video. The time and effort that goes into these productions 👌

[johnwhatmore]

Great video and your commentary is spot on - I was last there in July 2022 visiting from Sydney, Aus. LAX is our gateway into the US, so a 3 day stopover is an essential part of each trip to visit family in MI. Looping through Cajon and Tehachipi, there's nowhere better to see big trains in the mountains, will be back again asap. Thanks for the perfect cinematograghy, we can only guess at the investment of time to get those shots.

[BK-bcvy]

I hope YT makes this worth your time, your presentation is THE gold standard- really enjoy all of these long videos.

[olentangyriver]

This is so beautiful, I never seen desert trains before.. I occasionally see Bnsf come through Cleveland here, but I know they don't own track in Ohio. Usually behind a Norfolk southern... I get really excited to see them on the lakeshore lines or in Berea occasionally..😊😊

[charliebrooks]

Nice catches! We traveled through Cajon Pass so much growing up! And trains were the great treat!

[mikeolmsted]

I like that you tell us where it's at.

[williammadona]

Cajon Pass é muito classica, sensacional o vídeos.

[desi_patriot]

3DTS has an amazing trarinsim package for the Cajoun pass which I've literally simmed up and down.. and this vid now brings it to real life.

[spiderkidLarry]

This is so cool. For me mainly cause it's on train sim world 3 my favorite route I have several other DVDs on this route.

[CatBot]

nice to see a video of the Metrolink f59ph in normal service. their now used for yard switching and as a reserve in case one of the t4 locomotives gets taken out of service.