An eastbound runthrough freight from North Platte, NE to Chicago (Proviso Yard) slows to a stop to change from UP to CNW crews. I would join the crew with a couple others from CNW's Corporate Indu... (more)
C&S 832 suns itself in Denver, CO showing off the distinctions between a Phase 4 SD9 and earlier versions. The Phase 3&4 models had two 48 inch fans over the radiator, vs 4 36 in. fans on Phases 1... (more)
BN 6919 has its westbound freight tucked into the siding at Odessa, WA as an eastbound meets it. Odessa is about halfway between Spokane and Wenatchee, WA on the former GN mainline.
Back in 1977 it was not uncommon for BN to make light engine moves between Interbay/Seattle and Auburn yard or Tacoma. I was lucky to catch this consist led by BN 1922, a former NP GP9, with steam... (more)
A nice mix of EMD power led by BN SD45 no. 6512 climbs the one percent grade of the Chumstick cutoff west of Leavenworth, heading from Wenatchee to Seattle via the Cascade Tunnel under Stevens Pas... (more)