Night Rail Duty Mountians with snowboards on our backs

with snowboards on our backs

untouched by the passage of time

lush evergreens stand tall amid untouched snow

where peace and beauty come together in perfect harmony

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Night Rail Duty Mountians with snowboards on our backsThis powerful snow plow "spreader" pushes through heavy snowfall over Donner Summit, a rare sight only prompted by the most intense winter conditions. Under the dark night sky, the train's bright light cuts through the falling snow, illuminating the tracks as it clears a path through the wilderness. With each snowfall, these trains become the lifeline of this historic rail line, a testament to the rugged beauty and challenges of winter in the Sierra