A Burlington Northern freight thunders westbound on Track 2 through Highlands, Illinois, on August 2, 1986. The train is led by BN No. 6593—former Great Northern SDP45 No. 327—one of eight pur... (more)

I went nuts when I saw this thing, rare anywhere, down on the Gulf, the absolute ends of the earth in BN-land.

Wow, I couldn't believe it. Here at the furthest extent of the vast BN system what should appear but this ex-BN rare bird leading a SB freight.