BNSF 5474 brings an empty grain drag north through Tower 55 after holding for a loaded pipe train

This is the second time I ran into 5474 in a week, this time headed west at Apex, Missouri.

This train is on elevated tracks in the Mississippi river flood plain near Machens, Missouri.

Multiple GE units lead eastbound BNSF freight through James Ca.

Eastbound BNSF parade.

BNSF 5474 leads 10 units on an eastbound train through James Ca.

I have been trying to get a train on this bridge for awhile now (years). It snowed last night so after the thaw I ventured out. I wasn't planning on going by here but as I pulled up I heard the fa... (more)

BNSF 5474 passes under an old SP cantilever signal bridge at Bena, east of Bakersfield..

The heat from the exhaust shows how hard the units are working on this cold winter day to get this heavy intermodal up to speed.

My first (rail) photo in USA. I' m in love with those trains. Lacy Americans, I am envy of you. A friend from Greece.

BNSF 5474 sweeps the curve at Bena.

Close passing trains no longer a distraction to workmen dismantling the Redmond Depot stone-by-stone.