BNSF 8135 (ES44AC) leads the Z Train past Barr Lake at Brighton, Colorado.

BNSF 8135 (ES44AC) runs past Barr Lake in Brighton, Colorado as it heads to Denver on the Brush Sub.

Winter Sunrise The first light of the day barely ignites the purple mountain majesty’s of the Front Range through the haze of a subzero night over Denver, CO. The frozen roadbed is d... (more)

BNSF 8135 (ES44C4) leads an early morning freight eastbound on the Brush Sub as it leaves Denver and the Front Range behind.

BNSF 8135 (ES44C4) leads a fast freight towards Roggen, Colorado.

BNSF priority manifest heading east through Modesto.

An eastbound empty oil train approaching Fishtrap on a cold winter morning.

A yard worker hitches a ride on BNSF 8135 as it heads to the servicing facility from the Denver Yard.

An interesting three-flag consist heads to the Denver Yard to pick up a mixed freight. Included is BNSF 8135 (ES44C4), Warbonnet 290 (SD75I), Canadian National 2159 (C40-8W) and Norfolk Southern ... (more)

There's always cool power at the BNSF Argentine Tall Tower. Today is no exception. Not a GE to be found.

This is BNSF's newest hump trimmer at Argentine Tall Tower. Yep, an Ex-BN SD60M. There are 3 of them here now. From talking to crews they love them for the extra power. They can trim some big ... (more)

No Santa Fe colors showing in the collection of power awaiting assignment in the Argentine Bowl, just BN and BNSF-painted EMD's humming early on a Saturday morning.

A Sign of a True Railfan... Crouched on a bridge in a custom railroad themed shirt. Fellow RP contributor, Zach Pumphery, grabs a shot of another repainted BNSF SD60M awaiting assignment at... (more)