Amtrak Coast Starlight at the Horseshoe Curve on Cuesta Pass near San Luis Obispo, CA

Here is one of my favorite shots I've captured from the San Luis Obispo area. After being "denied" of my first choice option because of private property signs, I was in a scramble to find a new place to capture the days southbound Coast Starlight. I had to hike in a rather strange way, right next to the men's prison. But after being stared down by prison guards, I finally made it to this location. I was really excited when I got here to see the composition, light, and knowing a train was just a few minutes out. So here it is, the Southbound Coast Starlight making its way around the Horseshoe Curve, on Cuesta Pass, just outside San Luis Obispo, CA. I hope you enjoy the shot as much as I did.

Here is a photo I was able to capture from the event:
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=355126

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• amtrak
• coaststarlight
• 11
• southbound
• passenger
• train
• railroad
• cuesta
• pass
• hills
• horseshoecurve
• sanluisobispo
• california
• coastsubdivision
• prison
• amtrakdavis22

[EverywhereWest]

Awesome shot! Very well done!!

[codeeightythree]

Very nice work!

[santamariashark]

do you have footage of the SMVRR in action ?

[sgtredbluered]

Is he pulling a grade at this location? It looks to be. Have not seen this location before. Nice vid.

[singwith]

Good one.

[ValleySubRails]

Wow, great sound! Especially the dynamics. Real nice location for a shot too.

[fixierider97]

amazing shot

[trainsruleandroll]

Great shot! I hope i'll be able to 'fan the Cuesta Grade this summer.

[FastFlyingVirginian]

Nicely done!

[amtrak939]

excellent shot, that's a great location!