With around 11 inches of snow west of Sioux City from the 1/09 storm system, the O'Neil Sub blew in pretty badly. The BNSF Northtown Rotary Snowplow was called in to assist in opening the line up ... (more)
As we left this view after a great day of photography in eastern Nebraska, I couldn't help but feel for the crew. Over 90 miles are left to plow on this O'Neill Sub to get it open again.
BNSF rotary snowplow no. 972554 appears to be a hybrid of an older rotary blade and housing attached to a GP38-2. Interestingly, the plow has a 5 axle wheel arrangement, combining the use of an SD... (more)
BNSF 972554 is parked at Glendive ready for action if needed. The unit's paint job is reminiscent of former Great Northern E7s and doodlebugs from the 1940s, looking quite impressive. This plow re... (more)
Rebuilt by Relco in Albia, IA in July of 2013, BNSF 972554, a "RSP38-2" basks in the Winter morning sun in Glendive, Mont. Upon further examination of the rotary, the lead truck is power... (more)
