BNSF's southbound H-PASBAK is making 25mph as it is mid-way up the 11 mile, 1.2-1.4% grade south of Bend, OR, on the BNSF's Oregon Trunk Subdivision.
Southbound H-PASBAK is making 25mph as it crests Lava Butte Summit, 11 miles south of Bend, OR.
A southbound ballast train crests the grade at Lava Butte Summit, 11 miles south of Bend, OR.
In the Deschutes Eiver Canyon.
Seen at the BN engine facility in Bend, this power set was used to bring the mixed train from the north to town.
A southbound train on the Oregon Trunk line is seen entering Bend
SP 4449 backs out of passenger loading area. Soon it will be on the main heading back towards Portland.
The 4449 disturbs a flock of birds, with the Three Sisters in the background. Excursion to Bend OR.
SP 4449 rests in Bend before heading back to Portland the next day.
Southbound SP 4449 splits the signals at the south eend of Deschutes, OR, after a meet with a northbound BNSF freight.
Southbound SP 4449 waits at Deschutes, OR, for a meet with a northbound BNSF freight.
MOW "Brandt Truck" - Brandt Western Star Roadrailer BNSF 98008. Thanks to D. Clark for info input.
SP GS-4 4-8-4 #4449 enroute to Railfair 1999 in Sacramento, CA.
