BN 6473, an SD45 ordered by NP but delivered to BN in July 1970, leads train 3, the Pacific Zip out of North La Crosse through Onalaska, WI on the beginning of a quick run to St. Paul, and ultimat... (more)
Train number 3 is approaching the East siding switch at Burke on it's way to the Seattle.
BN 6473 East pulls up to the east end of the siding at Scenic looking a bit hot and sweaty.
This BN eastbound is wound up and going for it at East Skykomish. It's a 2.2% climb for the next 14 miles to Scenic.