Napa is the largest area on the railroad. It consists of a large clasification yard (Known as Nelson Yard), an engine servicing facility, an intermodal yard and industrial area. The industries are switched by the Napa Union Terminal Company (NUTCO). Included are Union 76 Refinery, a scrapyard, a pipe plant. Future developments are milling and printing companies.


Brazos bridge is an operating lift bridge at the south end of Napa. Here you see California Northern 101 crossing the span.


Union 76 Refinery glows brightly in this nightime photo. In the forground you see SP 8133 in Nelson Yard


On a cold overcast day Sante Fe 3282 readies to take on sand at the sand rack in Napa Engine Service.


Union tower controls movements at the north end of the Napa area.


A Union Pacific Gas Turbine waits on the double track just north of Napa as a SP hotshot blasts by.

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