On the east side of the tracks I stood at the edge of a field that is about 10 feet higher than the tracks, so it offered a good angle.

I heard on the scanner that the train would stop briefly at Castroville, where evidently 10MPH slow orders were in effect, to copy down instructions. I watched the train stop about a tenth of a mile or so north of the crossing. Before the train stopped the gates closed, then reopened as the train stopped. I saw several trucks stop at the crossing when they saw the train, and they all hesitated until the realized the train was stopped. The gates closed again before the train proceeded through the crossing. Since the train was traveling slowly I was able to get several shots. Here are a sampling.

I was right at eye level with the upper windows of the train, and I was thrilled to be able to see inside. Several people waved as they passed and I waved back. I felt for a moment as if I was on board with them.

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-Mr. Toy

The Del Monte Club Car