Due to roads being closed leaving no access to Marias Pass overnight, BNSF had to use their "Snow Coach" to transport crews through the mountains. Here the train is seen in morning light... (more)
A BNSF train crosses Sheep Creek as snow falls over Marias Pass. The train will soon pass through Essex, Mt as it continues its trip across the Rocky Mountains
With temperature and snow both falling, an eastbound intermodal train led by BNSF 6997 climbs into the town of Cut Bank, Mt continuing it's trip across the Hi-Line