After a crew change in downtown Bend, BNSF 714 heads south through the volcanic rock of Lava Butte. The volcanic rock is from Newberry Volcano which is named after John Strong Newberry, a surveyor... (more)
BNSF 714 is on its home stretch to Bend now as it crosses over the Crooked River birdge in Terrebonne. The birdge was completed in 1911 and is the second highest railroad bridge in the US.
After fighting the grade up to Gateway, BNSF 714 brings its southbound manifest into Madras as it crosses over Willow Creek Trestle. The BNSF Oregon Trunk Sub is as scenic as it gets and is litter... (more)
We get a real good look at the Santa Fe/BC Rail combo here at Gateway! The train is currently fighting the grade into Gateway as they go over Trout Creek trestle.