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Viewing Album:  2023 BSMRM Trip to Washington, Idaho and Montana
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/6/2023 - 6/12/2023
Album Info:Pictures from the 2023 Bay State Model Railroad Museum trip to Washington, Idaho and Montana. Lines visited include the BNSF ex-Great Northern Main and Montana Rail Link's ex-Northern Pacific lines.
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Train from the Plane
Title:  Train from the Plane
Description:  A northbound tank train is seen from our plane from Boston on approach to SeaTac airport.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:27:46 PM
Location:  Sumner, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Train from the Plane 2
Title:  Train from the Plane 2
Description:  Soon after taking off from Seattle to Spokane we see a BNSF train heading south past the South Seattle Intermodal Facility.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:27:49 PM
Location:  Tukwila, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Nice Variety at Latah Junction
Title:  Nice Variety at Latah Junction
Description:  A westbound empty coal train with a nice set of power approaches the Latah Creek Viaduct from the Seattle Side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:27:51 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4132(SD70ACe) NS 4331(AC44C6M)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
NS 4331 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Title:  NS 4331 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Description:  A westbound empty coal train with a nice set of power approaches the Latah Creek Viaduct from the Seattle Side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:27:54 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4331(AC44C6M)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
BNSF 8598 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Title:  BNSF 8598 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Description:  A westbound empty coal train with a nice set of power approaches the Latah Creek Viaduct from the Seattle Side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:27:57 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8598(SD70ACe)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
BNSF 8997 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Title:  BNSF 8997 trails on a westbound empty coal train at Latah Creek Junction
Description:  A westbound empty coal train with a nice set of power approaches the Latah Creek Viaduct from the Seattle Side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:00 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8997(SD70ACe)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Stepping out onto the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  Stepping out onto the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  A westbound empty coal train with a nice set of power approaches the Latah Creek Viaduct from the Seattle Side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:02 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8598(SD70ACe) NS 4331(AC44C6M) KCSM 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
BNSF 5054 brings up the rear of a westbound empty coal train at Latah Junction
Title:  BNSF 5054 brings up the rear of a westbound empty coal train at Latah Junction
Description:  The train is seen going over the viaduct from the Seattle side.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:06 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5054(C44-9W)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
DPU across the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  DPU across the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  BNSF 5054 shoves an empty coal train across the Latah Creek Viaduct.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:09 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5054(C44-9W)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
A grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  A grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is seen diverging off towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:11 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6511(ES44C4) BNSF 735(C44-9W)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
BNSF 735 trails on a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  BNSF 735 trails on a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is heading towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:14 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 735(C44-9W)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
BNSF 3994 brings up the rear of a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  BNSF 3994 brings up the rear of a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is heading towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:17 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3994(ET44C4)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Latah Creek Viaduct from the West Side
Title:  Latah Creek Viaduct from the West Side
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:20 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road
Title:  A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:22 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  57   Comments: 0
5 Units haul an empty coal train west
Title:  5 Units haul an empty coal train west
Description:  Note the second unit!
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:25 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8072(ES44C4)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Faded Legend
Title:  Faded Legend
Description:  A Dash 9 still in full warbonnet paint trail on an empty coal train.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:29 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 649(C44-9W)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Back to Home Rails
Title:  Back to Home Rails
Description:  A former BNSF Dash 9 now with KCS is seen back on home rails.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:32 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4425(C44-9W)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
BNSF 4366 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Title:  BNSF 4366 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Description:  Seen at Ramsey Road.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:35 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4366(C44-9W)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Heading for Coal Country
Title:  Heading for Coal Country
Description:  A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road heading back for the Powder River Basin.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:38 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7747(ES44DC) BNSF 4366(C44-9W)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
A westbound manifest starts across Sandpoint Bridge
Title:  A westbound manifest starts across Sandpoint Bridge
Description:  Note the cranes for the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:41 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6375(ES44AC)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Through the Work Zone
Title:  Through the Work Zone
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes through the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:44 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Crossing Sandpoint Bay
Title:  Crossing Sandpoint Bay
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes through the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:47 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Boat and Train
Title:  Boat and Train
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes a work boat assisting with the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:53 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6375(ES44AC) BNSF 8469(SD70ACe) BNSF 9392(SD70ACe) BNSF 5918(ES44AC) BNSF 7475(ES44DC)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Beautiful Sandpoint Idaho
Title:  Beautiful Sandpoint Idaho
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes through the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:57 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7475(ES44DC) BNSF 5918(ES44AC) BNSF 9392(SD70ACe) BNSF 8469(SD70ACe) BNSF 6375(ES44AC)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Sandpoint Idaho Amtrak Station
Title:  Sandpoint Idaho Amtrak Station
Description:  This building was built in 1916 by the Northern Pacific. It was hard to get a good picture due to the consutrction work for double tracking the bridge across Lake Pend Oreille.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 7:54:47 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Eastbound Empty Grain passes the Sandpoint Station
Title:  Eastbound Empty Grain passes the Sandpoint Station
Description:  This whole area is under construction due to the bridge double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:00 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 leads a grain train past the Sandpoint Station
Title:  BNSF 5801 leads a grain train past the Sandpoint Station
Description:  This whole area is under construction due to the bridge double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:03 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
Getting going again
Title:  Getting going again
Description:  As the eastbound grain recedes into the distance a westbound intermodal gets moving off the siding.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:06 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6825(ES44C4)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
BNSF 6825 leads an intermodal off the siding at Naples
Title:  BNSF 6825 leads an intermodal off the siding at Naples
Description:  After meeting an eastbound grain train, a westbound intermodal gets moving off the siding.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:08 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6825(ES44C4) BNSF 7359(ES44DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
BNSF 7359 trails on a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 7359 trails on a westbound intermodal
Description:  After meeting an eastbound grain train, a westbound intermodal gets moving off the siding.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:11 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7359(ES44DC)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
CP 9829 trails on a westbound intermodal
Title:  CP 9829 trails on a westbound intermodal
Description:  After meeting an eastbound grain train, a westbound intermodal gets moving off the siding.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:29:14 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9829(AC44CW)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Always good to see Trailers
Title:  Always good to see Trailers
Description:  A westbound intermodal train has a nice crop of trailers in the consist.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:23 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Intermodal
Title:  Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Intermodal
Description:  Seen departing the siding at Naples after meeting an eastbound.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:27 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8058(ES44C4) BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
BNSF 3923 and another GEVO shove hard on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 3923 and another GEVO shove hard on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Description:  Seen departing the siding at Naples after meeting an eastbound.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:30 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Tunnel 10 on the GN Main
Title:  Tunnel 10 on the GN Main
Description:  Built in 1912 and still going strong.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:32 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Empty grain winds its way west along the Kootenay River
Title:  Empty grain winds its way west along the Kootenay River
Description:  This picture is a bit blurry as I had to sprint from my car to get the shot.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:35 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Does the truck speed limit apply to trains?
Title:  Does the truck speed limit apply to trains?
Description:  An empty grain train glides west along US 2.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:39 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 leads an emtpy grain train west
Title:  BNSF 5801 leads an emtpy grain train west
Description:  Seen along US 2 west of Troy, MT
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:42 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Toasty GEVO
Title:  Toasty GEVO
Description:  A BNSF ES44DC shows signs of a higher as it trails on a westbound grain train.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:45 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7305(ES44DC)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
BNSF 9387 trails on a westbound empty grain train
Title:  BNSF 9387 trails on a westbound empty grain train
Description:  Seen along US 2 west of Troy, MT
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:49 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9387(SD70ACe)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Heading into the Kootenai Falls Gorge
Title:  Heading into the Kootenai Falls Gorge
Description:  An empty grain train heads west into the Kootenai Falls Gorge.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:52 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Empty grain cruises west towards Libby, Montana
Title:  Empty grain cruises west towards Libby, Montana
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:55 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 leads a grain train along the Kootenay River
Title:  BNSF 5801 leads a grain train along the Kootenay River
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:58 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 comes around the bend at West Libby
Title:  BNSF 5801 comes around the bend at West Libby
Description:  We have been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:01 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Empty grain is westbound at West Libby
Title:  Empty grain is westbound at West Libby
Description:  We have been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:05 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 approaches Jay Effar Road
Title:  BNSF 5801 approaches Jay Effar Road
Description:  In tow is an empty grain train. We had been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:08 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal comes around the bend along Champion Haul Road
Title:  A westbound intermodal comes around the bend along Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:11 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Winding along the Kootenay
Title:  Winding along the Kootenay
Description:  A westbound intermodal winds its way along the Kootenay River.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:14 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
BNSF 6653 leads an intermodal west along Champion Haul Road
Title:  BNSF 6653 leads an intermodal west along Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:17 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  65   Comments: 1
BNSF 763 trails on a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 763 trails on a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:20 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 763(C44-9W)
Views:  65   Comments: 0

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