A BNSF X-ELPLAK goes under a UP Ameren Loaded Coal Train at Santa Fe Jct as they make their way over to Murray Yard.

As the sun begins to set over the north western Arizona region, a high priority UPS train from Los Angeles, CA to Willow Springs, IL climbs the grade out Kingman as it heads towards the summit of ... (more)

A trio of EMDs lead a long Grand Forks - Northtown H-train south into Gardner, paralleling the old Great Northern pole line running the distance between The Forks and Fargo.

Classic ex-BN power leads the daily H-GFDNTW south past the grain behemoth in Alton, which sits silent on this pleasant Saturday afternoon. More info at Railroad: BNSF Railway
Locomotive: EMD SD40-2
Location: Alton, North Dakota, USA
Locomotive #: BNSF 8073
Train ID: H-GFDNTW
Photo Date: April 12, 2008

From this vantage point the daily Grand Forks, ND - Northtown, MN high priority manifest looks like a ballast train, but there's planty more variety around the bend. Besides the Cascade SD40-2, w... (more)

A cascade green SD40-2 is fittingly leading the way as the H-GFDNTW departs Grand Forks.

The snow over the tracks still looks undisturbed as an old veteran earns its keep heading for Northtown.

High priority Grand Forks - Northtown merchandise rounds the wye onto the Hillsboro line. The rear portion of the train can be seen next to the lead locomotive, a classic example of the best EMD e... (more)

Aircraft Special heads west with one load