BNSF 6836(ES44C4) BNSF 4060(C44-9W NS 1073(SD70ACe) NS 9342(C44-9W) BNSF 5837(ES44AC) pick up a pair of 737 fuselages in Wenatchee on a high priority Z into Seattle.

An Empire Builder crosses the Skykomish River, curving through the small town of Index while making its way in the last hours of the westward run to Seattle. It was close to four o'clock in the a... (more)

A flight of 737's are on approach to Seattle as they cross the bridge at Sunset Falls under the care of BNSF on what appears to be a beautiful Fall (DINA) afternoon. Just a few miles west lies gl... (more)

As the snow continue to fall in a very quiet town of Index, the silence was interrupted by a ambient sound of the train horn and the engines running near full throttle as this eastbound J-train ro... (more)

To truly appreciate the obstacles overcome by railroad surveyors and engineers over a century ago, one must rise above the treeline and grasp firsthand the "big picture." On an absolutely perfect... (more)

An eastbound empty grainer enters a wintery scene in the hamlet of Index on its run up Stevens Pass.

A late Empire Builder shows up at Sunset Falls with nice lighting and pretty decent water flow at the falls. Ansel Adams inspired "features" are the dark sky, the depth of field, and Zones 0 thro... (more)

BNSF 5352 leads a consist of Dash 9-44CW locomotives and an intermodal train along the Skykomish River as it heads east toward Stevens Pass in the Washington Cascades. Mt. Index stands as a sentin... (more)

BNSF 1018 blasts across the bridge above Sunset Falls near Index, WA. Thanks to AJ Shewan, Dale Miller and Ken Storey for the assistance getting all the gear into the location.

Borrowed Light! A rare opportunity to light up the bridge at Sunset Falls presented it self during this years Tracks In The Snow event. Quite an adventure packing in and out 4 lights and batteri... (more)

A trio GE's lug an empty grain train over BNSF's Scenic Sub and across the bridge at Sunset Falls. Could there be a more apt name for a subdivision? Taken as part of a photo excursion weekend. <... (more)

The day I've been waiting for! A stunning sky, roaring river and a Warbonnet sandwich. Sunset falls rarely looks better. ... (more)

It's nearly noon, and the WB Empire Builder is a few hours late. Standing a couple feet from the edge of the torrent that is Sunset Falls, trains crossing the bridge are very quite and constant a... (more)

This is my first catch of a ex-BN SD70MAC as it leads a Boeing/Intermodal Train. The train causes a wind that would cause the snow to fly everywhere.

Mountain railroading in the Cascade Range with the typical cold and dark mood you have almost all winter in the Cascades. Taken during the 2008 Tracks in the Snow Event Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Index, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 1010
Train ID: BNSF 1010
Photo Date: January 20, 2008