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| Title: |
If at first you dont succeed |
| Description: |
It helps to have DPUs when the sun angle prohibits head-on shots. BNSF 5718 and 6364 are at the rear of eastbound coalies and have just exited Shed No.7 on their climb up Marias Pass. |
| Photo Date: |
9/30/2010 Upload Date: 10/9/2010 11:31:28 AM |
| Location: |
Blacktail, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6364(ES44AC) BNSF 5718(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
951 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Sandhills Meet |
| Description: |
BNSF 5745 has just met a westbound empty as its DPU unit passes the loaded outfit near Antioch, NE. |
| Photo Date: |
7/8/2009 Upload Date: 3/31/2010 12:43:59 PM |
| Location: |
Antioch, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5745(ES44AC) BNSF 5844(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
758 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 5745 |
| Description: |
BNSF 5745 cants to a curve near Ellsworth, NE bringing Powder River basin coal east on BNSFs Sandhills Sub. |
| Photo Date: |
7/8/2009 Upload Date: 3/31/2010 11:47:51 AM |
| Location: |
Ellsworth, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5745(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
604 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A day at the beach |
| Description: |
BNSF 5745 runs east amidst the sand and tall grass, although the only waves are in the contour of the undulating hills. Once Burlington Roads "long branch" from Lincoln to its junction with the old NP near Billings, MT, this rural line was transformed with the advent of low sulphur coal business in the seventies and, over the interceding decades has become mostly a double-track route. This scene is at a control poiint between Bingham and Ashby, NE in this vast ranching country. |
| Photo Date: |
7/8/2009 Upload Date: 3/31/2010 12:18:51 PM |
| Location: |
Ashby, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5745(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
675 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 5745 |
| Description: |
BNSF 5745 passes one of the numerous aquafer-fed lakes amidst the sandhills region, east of Whitman, NE. |
| Photo Date: |
7/8/2009 Upload Date: 3/31/2010 12:28:13 PM |
| Location: |
Whitman, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5745(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
611 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Something for everyone |
| Description: |
You see some movement off by the distant horizon, catch a glimpse of a headlight, see a consist snaking down onto the high plains and then it disappears. A short while later the locomotive pokes over the swell in the landscape and bears down upon your vantage point. This eastbound manifest at Diablo may not have a KCS Belle, but the current-day "big four" are represented in this wild power consist. |
| Photo Date: |
4/8/2010 Upload Date: 4/20/2010 12:25:29 PM |
| Location: |
Canyon Diablo, AZ |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5753(ES44AC) NS 9114(C40-9W) BNSF 8220(SD75M) UP 6761(AC44CW) BNSF 4890(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
1399 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Tackling the mountain |
| Description: |
BNSF 5860 lifts its train through the curve at Austin. |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/2010 Upload Date: 10/12/2010 11:58:17 AM |
| Location: |
Austin, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5860(ES44AC) BNSF 5663(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
645 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Notching out |
| Description: |
The westbound never stops but slowly creeps up the main and after the empty train with its DPU power has cleared the switch, the searchlight flicks to green and the load begins to accelerate into the grade. A good example of why MRL extended the siding about half a mile in 2008. |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/2010 Upload Date: 10/12/2010 11:54:16 AM |
| Location: |
Austin, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6386(ES44AC) BNSF 9413(SD70MAC) BNSF 5860(ES44AC) BNSF 5663(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
903 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Chugging through |
| Description: |
The low frequency throb of big GE power heralds the passage of a northbound manifest on BNSFs Sioux Line. |
| Photo Date: |
5/10/2013 Upload Date: 5/13/2013 8:05:28 AM |
| Location: |
Fremont, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5878(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
341 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Bringing up the rear |
| Description: |
BNSF 5885 and an older AC are the last of nine units needed to move coal over Mullan Pass. |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/2010 Upload Date: 10/12/2010 12:01:40 PM |
| Location: |
Austin, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5885(ES44AC) BNSF 9946(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
602 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Current of traffic and searchlights |
| Description: |
This stretch of the old Q between Prairie Du Chien and La Crosse is still operated as current of traffic (TWC) railroad and, for now, the lovely searchlight signals are still in place. Weather notwithstanding, its a fine sight as BNSF 5975 brings a short inermodal outfit through Ferryville. Its a raw wind blowing along the river today. |
| Photo Date: |
10/18/2012 Upload Date: 11/1/2012 9:56:56 AM |
| Location: |
Ferryville, WI |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5975(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
159 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Heading in |
| Description: |
BNSF 5990 is heading into the siding at West Austin as a loaded coal train is whistling down at East Austin. |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/2010 Upload Date: 10/12/2010 11:50:43 AM |
| Location: |
Austin, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5990(ES44AC) BNSF 6133(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
685 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Following blocks |
| Description: |
Behind MRL 332 comes BNSF 5990 beneath the nice looking NP-era cantilever at West Bozeman. |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/2010 Upload Date: 10/12/2010 12:22:52 PM |
| Location: |
Bozeman, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 5990(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
462 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
A warbonnet by any name is good |
| Description: |
Yep, the warbonnet is certainly nice, but that blunt BNSF lacks the appeal and glorious heritage conjured up by "Santa Fe". Two DPUs assist BNSF 9237 South through Walong. |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/2011 Upload Date: 9/27/2011 12:43:01 PM |
| Location: |
Walong, CA |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 719(C44-9W) BNSF 6082(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
536 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A visitor to town |
| Description: |
BNSF 6090 gets ready to depart Lincoln with the state capitol in the background. Look at what is at the point of a westbound on the departure track. |
| Photo Date: |
7/15/2012 Upload Date: 7/16/2012 1:52:47 AM |
| Location: |
Lincoln, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6090(ES44AC) NS 1067(SD70ACe) |
| Views: |
559 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
In Dynamics |
| Description: |
Making really good time across the vast high plains and the Hi Line, BNSF 4410 drops downgrade into Chester, MT at track speed. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2010 Upload Date: 10/7/2010 10:04:51 PM |
| Location: |
Chester, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4410(C44-9W) BNSF 8276(SD75I) BNSF 6124(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
962 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
All mans things become small |
| Description: |
The swell of the plains engulfs everything, even the elevator and the approaching hotshot. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2010 Upload Date: 10/7/2010 10:10:26 PM |
| Location: |
Devon, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4410(C44-9W) BNSF 8276(SD75I) BNSF 6124(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
829 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Cooling its heels |
| Description: |
The 4410 West eases back approaching Shelby and a crew change. |
| Photo Date: |
9/29/2010 Upload Date: 10/7/2010 10:11:54 PM |
| Location: |
Shelby, MT |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 4410(C44-9W) BNSF 8276(SD75I) BNSF 6124(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
780 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Descending Silver Zone |
| Description: |
BNSF 6188 tiptoes through the sage as it descends from Silver Zone Pass in the Nevada desert. |
| Photo Date: |
8/13/2009 Upload Date: 3/31/2010 1:37:18 PM |
| Location: |
Silver Zone, NV |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6188(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
541 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 1067 and NS 8104 |
| Description: |
Two of NSs fine heritage program units are on the point of a Laurel, MT-bound manifest a short distance west of Lincoln. I spent much of my youth along the Reading Company and visiting its fine employees in the Philly area, thus the appearance of the 1067 on the point was more than satisfying. |
| Photo Date: |
7/15/2012 Upload Date: 7/17/2012 1:54:57 AM |
| Location: |
Denton, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 8104(ES44AC) BNSF 6198(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
860 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Making their Nebraska debut |
| Description: |
Thats right. NS 1067 & NS 8104 in glorious RDG & LV colors are on the point of a Laurel, MT-bound manifest just out of Lincoln this Hot Sunday evening. What a treat! |
| Photo Date: |
7/15/2012 Upload Date: 7/16/2012 1:56:33 AM |
| Location: |
Denton, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 8104(ES44AC) BNSF 6198(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
929 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6223 in a cloud of coal dust |
| Description: |
Westbound coal train. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2011 Upload Date: 2/2/2012 3:57:13 PM |
| Location: |
Horsethief Lake Stat, WA |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6223(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
387 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7672 |
| Description: |
Southbound on BNSFs Sioux Line at the UP diamonds |
| Photo Date: |
3/24/2012 Upload Date: 3/26/2012 12:07:56 AM |
| Location: |
Fremont, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7672(ES44DC) BNSF 6240(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
396 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6255 |
| Description: |
This westbound is on the Omaha line east of Ashland. The searchlights are disappearing rapidly in this area, as they are everywhere, it seems. |
| Photo Date: |
5/22/2011 Upload Date: 1/27/2012 12:15:47 AM |
| Location: |
Ashland, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6255(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
384 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6382-I |
| Description: |
Another set of empties comes west behind the 6382 and mates. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2013 Upload Date: 4/28/2013 9:51:02 AM |
| Location: |
Pleasant Dale, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6382(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
445 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6382-II |
| Description: |
Third generation coal train power - first there were the C-30-7s and SD-40-2s, then the fleet of SD-70MACs, now the ES-44ACs are asserting their dominance. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2013 Upload Date: 4/28/2013 9:53:11 AM |
| Location: |
Pleasant Dale, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6382(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
459 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Westbound at Emerald |
| Description: |
BNSF 6389 leads a coalie through the stark winter landscape on one of the few relatively decent days of the winter/early spring season. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2013 Upload Date: 4/28/2013 9:46:25 AM |
| Location: |
Emerald, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6389(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
425 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6389 |
| Description: |
After meeting a couple at Pleasant Dale BNSF 6389 West moves onto single track. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2013 Upload Date: 4/28/2013 9:50:05 AM |
| Location: |
Pleasant Dale, NE |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6389(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
416 Comments: 1 |
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