6 units in various colors and models are departing Missoula, MT westbound on the former Northern Pacific. This was a colorful time on the newly formed BN.
All of the units on this colorful Burlington Northern lashup have been renumbered from their original owners as shown in this view west of Missoula, MT in September 1970. The SD9's are 6249 and 62... (more)
The Polson local is slowly drifting downgrade approaching DeSmet on the Evaro Hill line. Pea soup fog had just lifted from this location but behind the train, its still hugging US93 in the valley... (more)
When I left town, Missoula's trackage and yard had been owned by the MRL for only two years - given up by the Burlington Northern. Returning 23 years later, all I find is BNSF trains. This grain... (more)