A BNSF westbound empty coal train is seen winding through the upper horshoe.
A BNSF eastbound loaded coal train is seen winding into the curve. I dedicate this shot for BJ Kitty who is a beloved pet that passed away when I was on this trip.
A trio of ES44's begin the tough climb up Crawford hill. With 3 more SD75's on the rear of the train, it'll be a pretty quick trip to the summit.
An empty train glides down the grade from windy point curve. The tracks further down the hill can be seen in the upper right of the picture.
A loaded coal train squeals around the tight curve behind a faded SD70MAC.
One of the 3 unit sets of Crawford helpers are shoving the 4 DPU's of a loaded coal train around the sharp curve leading towards windy point. 3 more units were on the point of the train.
A loaded coal train digs into the sharp curve while an empty train continues towards Crawford.
2 blue motors lead the DM&E interchange train down Crawford Hill. Most of the consist of the train will go east on DM&E's ex CN&W line later that evening.
A coal load behind a pair of new ES44's meet an empty pulled by a pair of SD70MAC's
A TFM SD70MAC on the point of a TXUX coal train
Empties from the Jeffery Energy Center head back to the Powder River Basin for another load of coal. The Jeffery trains are very common over Crawford Hill
Another coal load grinds its way up Crawford Hill
An empty TXUX coal train rolls down Crawford Hill
A coal load winds through the S curve leading to White Clay Curve
Northbound empties head for the Powder River Basin, with DPU 5862 on the rear