Seven Cascade Green Burlington Northern EMDs lead a mixed freight down Bozeman Pass on May 25, 1986. By the following year, this former Northern Pacific route will be run by the Montana Rail Link.
The top of Bozeman Pass is near, and the downhill descent will begin shortly thereafter, but until then, 60 cylinders of ex-SP SD45 heaven scream uphill, making a mere 11mph, even with the assista... (more)
Roaring through the calm dusk air, a trio of SD45's hustle 7500 tons of manifest traffic into the siding at Bozeman to wait for their helper set. Lighting assistance by fellow RP contributor AB(2)... (more)