BN 6473, an SD45 ordered by NP but delivered to BN in July 1970, leads train 3, the Pacific Zip out of North La Crosse through Onalaska, WI on the beginning of a quick run to St. Paul, and ultimat... (more)

Train number 3 is approaching the East siding switch at Burke on it's way to the Seattle.

With dynamic brakes howling BN 6473 West exits the West Portal of Cascade Tunnel at Scenic as the crew sees daylight for the first time since entering the bore on the east side of the Cascade Ran... (more)

BN 6473 East pulls up to the east end of the siding at Scenic looking a bit hot and sweaty.

This BN eastbound is wound up and going for it at East Skykomish. It's a 2.2% climb for the next 14 miles to Scenic.