Cajon Pass - Alray ... To get to Alray, take the Hwy 138 exit from the 15 freeway. From the south, exit the freeway and look for the small dirt road that trails off between the hillside and the freeway. If coming from the north; make a left on 138 after exiting the freeway and watch for the small dirt road on your left just over the 15 (at the stop sign). Make a left onto the dirt road and follow it until you reach the tracks. The road will pass under the lower track then the upper track, finally under the Palmdale Cutoff. Any spot around here is good, just position yourself best for sun angles if doing photography, and dont forget to explore the upper ridges. They require hiking, but the results can be worth it. An adventure pass is no longer required in the area, although the signage is still present. Check the Forestry Service websites if your unsure or for further updates.

BNSF # 759 pulling up the north track just at the start of the tunnel district.

BNSF 4004 carries a stack train passed Alray and toward the tunnel district on the BNSF north track.

BNSF # 4518 pulling up the north track just east of the freeway underpass.

BNSF # 759 heading into the tunnel.

BNSF 5367 heading through the Alray tunnel district

UP 4647 making it's way out of the tunnel district towards Alray.

BNSF 7652, a GE ES44DC brings a JB HUnt stack train down M2.

Another image of the BNSF 7652 approaching the underpass for the 15 Freeway.

BNSF 4551 runs up Cajon Pass on the southbound track.

Another manifest train on the cutoff track, this time led by UP 5713. BNSF M1 is visible in the foreground as we look west.