A close-up view of a fresh BNSF 9051, which was delivered on August 2, 2012. Special thanks to Steven Welch for helping me get... (more)

Brand new (delivered 8-2-12) SD70ACe, BNSF 9051, is getting its train up to speed after leaving the siding at Southland for the short sprint to Slaton where a new crew will take over. Special than... (more)

Brand new (delivered 8-2-12) SD70ACe, BNSF 9051, leads an empty coal train out of the siding at Southland after waiting for two eastbound Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: EMD SD70ACe
Location: Southland, Texas, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 9051
Train ID: E DOLRWM0 71D
Photo Date: August 27, 2012

After barely making it to Slaton in time for a crew change, an eastbound intermodal is once again on the move across the flatland of western Texas.