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The Scenic Sub: Photo Illustrated
Some of the most popular images of BNSF's Scenic Sub in Washington State.
Photo Album By: Steve Carter
 
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Photo ID: 424771

East of Skykomish, Wa. BNSF's Scenic subdivision uses the canyon of Foss River to gain elevation for its climb to Stevens Pass. At the head of this horseshoe lies the Foss River trestle. In ... (more)

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE AC4400CW
Location: Skykomish, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: Unknown
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: February 01, 2013


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By: Steve Eshom

Added: Feb 12, 2013

Views: 2,055
Comments: 3

Favorited: 17
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Photo ID: 423896

The passage of a westbound manifest train lights up the darkness of a starry night as it travels down the mountain and across the Foss River Trestle, a 1909 vintage viaduct spanning the Foss River... (more)

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: unknown
Location: Skykomish, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: unknown
Train ID: M-SPOEVE
Photo Date: February 01, 2013


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By: Joel Hawthorn

Added: Feb 05, 2013

Views: 4,792
Comments: 1

Favorited: 23
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Photo ID: 418567

The S TACLPC begins its ascent to Stevens Pass during the evening blue hour on 12/12/12.

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Skykomish, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4408
Train ID: S TACLPC1 11D
Photo Date: December 12, 2012


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By: Dale Skyllingstad

Added: Dec 23, 2012

Views: 4,684
Comments: 0

Favorited: 20
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Photo ID: 418351

One of those "classic Scenic shots" with a bonus of snow covered trees. US 2 crosses over the rail line and climbs to Stevens Pass, curving along the mountainside in the background.

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE ES44DC
Location: Scenic, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 7662
Train ID: Z CHCSSE9 10A W
Photo Date: December 12, 2012


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By: Joel Hawthorn

Added: Dec 20, 2012

Views: 4,097
Comments: 0

Favorited: 19
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Photo ID: 417714

Almost there
Amtrak's westbound “Empire Builder” slides along the waterfront at Edmonds, Washington, on April 16, 2010, and will soon be ending a long trip from Chicago to Seattle. ... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Edmonds, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 78
Train ID: AMTK 7
Photo Date: April 16, 2010


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By: Mike Danneman

Added: Dec 14, 2012

Views: 2,763
Comments: 0

Favorited: 18


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Photo ID: 414327

A westbound stack train meets an eastbound Z train at East Skykomish on a cold fall afternoon.

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Skykomish, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 5305
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 04, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Nov 09, 2012

Views: 2,463
Comments: 0

Favorited: 12
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Photo ID: 414090

Fellow railfans shoot a westbound Z train gliding down the west side of Stevens Pass at Deception Creek. Will Holloway, owner of Iron Horse Americamore)

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Scenic, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4602
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 05, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Nov 06, 2012

Views: 3,200
Comments: 1

Favorited: 23
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Photo ID: 411964

Rail fan and fellow Railpictures.net contributor Mike Bjork stands high on top of a cut photographing a westbound Z train at a location that received 18 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours.

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE ES44DC
Location: Merritt, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 7654
Train ID: Z-CHCSEA
Photo Date: December 27, 2008


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By: Ross Fotheringham

Added: Oct 14, 2012

Views: 6,086
Comments: 5

Favorited: 45
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Photo ID: 395060

The sun has already lowered behind the mountains as an eastbound intermodel attacks the long grade towards the summit of Steven's Pass. This bridge was originally built in 1892 and was located in ... (more)

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Gold Bar, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4371
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: February 02, 2012


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By: Eric Williams

Added: Apr 13, 2012

Photo of the Week
People's Choice 1

Views: 25,042
Comments: 30

Favorited: 215
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Photo ID: 391649

"Winter Wonderland" A westbound grain train rolls down the hill on an overcast snowy night.

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: None Shown
Location: Scenic, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: Unknown
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 14, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Mar 09, 2012

Screener's Choice
People's Choice 3

Views: 13,253
Comments: 4

Favorited: 83


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Photo ID: 391574

A westbound manifest glides out of the 7.8 mile long Cascade Tunnel and past an empty grain train that has been waiting for the last two hours. You can see a photo of when the empty grain trai... (more)

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Scenic, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4955
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 15, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Mar 08, 2012

Views: 3,348
Comments: 1

Favorited: 18
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Photo ID: 387371

Ross, Joel and I have spent the last 45 minutes staked out at our chosen spots along the Skykomish River waiting for the dirt train to free itself from the embrace of winter. After what seemed l... (more)

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Gold Bar, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 5504
Train ID: M EVEWEN1 14A
Photo Date: January 15, 2012


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By: Steve Carter

Added: Jan 20, 2012

Views: 7,808
Comments: 2

Favorited: 42
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Photo ID: 387246

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

Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Index, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4641
Train ID: X INBWBO9 15A 11A
Photo Date: January 15, 2012


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By: Joel Hawthorn

Added: Jan 19, 2012

Views: 4,862
Comments: 1

Favorited: 33
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Photo ID: 387112

An eastbound empty grain train rolls to a stop before the crossing at Scenic. It sat for about two hours while snow collected in the radiator. When it took off, the thermostat opened up and you co... (more)

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Scenic, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4641
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 15, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Jan 18, 2012

Views: 2,439
Comments: 0

Favorited: 14
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Photo ID: 387092

BNSF 4955 passes a DPU on a grain train. The snow has picked up the past few days, with Skykomish receiving a good 12" in the last 48 hours.

Railroad: Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Locomotive: GE C44-9W (Dash 9-44CW)
Location: Skykomish, Washington, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 4955
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: January 15, 2012


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By: Reed Skyllingstad

Added: Jan 17, 2012

Views: 3,892
Comments: 0

Favorited: 15
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