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1/29/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Two for One
Title:  Two for One
Description:  The Rear DPU and mid-train helpers of a westbound tank train can be seen in the frame.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:16 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4317(SD70ACe) MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 4316(SD70ACe) BNSF 7589(ES44DC)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Tank train DPU over Austin Creek
Title:  Tank train DPU over Austin Creek
Description:  The rear DPU on a westbound tank train crosses Austin Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:54 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7589(ES44DC)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
BNSF 7589 on Austin Creek Trestle
Title:  BNSF 7589 on Austin Creek Trestle
Description:  The rear DPU on a westbound tank train crosses Austin Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:57 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7589(ES44DC)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Two BNSF GE's lead a CSX stack train east
Title:  Two BNSF GE's lead a CSX stack train east
Description:  Seen at State Line Jct on the ex B&O.
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:11:35 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7591(ES44DC)
Views:  94   Comments: 2
A trio of GE's head up a canned manifest
Title:  A trio of GE's head up a canned manifest
Description:  The train is waiting for a crew to head east on the Aurora Sub.
Photo Date:  10/20/2021  Upload Date: 10/25/2021 5:33:39 PM
Location:  Steward, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5012(C44-9W) BNSF 7622(ES44DC) BNSF 3971(ET44C4)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
BNSF 7624 trails on an westbound tank train at Birdseye Road
Title:  BNSF 7624 trails on an westbound tank train at Birdseye Road
Description:  The train is beginning its climb up Mullan Pass
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:26 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7624(ES44DC)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Grinding up the Hill
Title:  Grinding up the Hill
Description:  A westbound tank train is now well into its climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:40 AM
Location:  Birdseye, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7958(ES44C4) BNSF 7624(ES44DC)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Double your Pleasure on Mullan Pass
Title:  Double your Pleasure on Mullan Pass
Description:  An westbound tank train climbs Mullan Pass as an eastbound manifest waits to descend,
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:47 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7958(ES44C4) BNSF 7624(ES44DC)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
East and West on Mullan Pass
Title:  East and West on Mullan Pass
Description:  A westbound tank train ascends the grade while an eastbound manifest waits to descend.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:50 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7624(ES44DC) BNSF 7958(ES44C4)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Loaded Coal at Helena
Title:  Loaded Coal at Helena
Description:  A westbound coal train waits to depart Helena. In the background is the 1885 Northern Pacific Depot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:27 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives:  BNSF 6088(ES44AC) BNSF 5660(AC44CW) BNSF 7632(ES44DC)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Helpers assist the EB manifest up Marias pass.
Title:  Helpers assist the EB manifest up Marias pass.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/20/2014 12:10:21 PM
Location:  Essex, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7637(ES44DC) BNSF 7798(ES44DC)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
A BNSF train crosses the diamonds and turns left
Title:  A BNSF train crosses the diamonds and turns left
Description:  We decided to follow
Photo Date:  5/9/2016  Upload Date: 9/10/2016 5:50:27 PM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7651(ES44DC) BNSF 7825(ES44DC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
We next catch the train at Brooks Rd
Title:  We next catch the train at Brooks Rd
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2016  Upload Date: 9/10/2016 5:50:28 PM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7825(ES44DC) BNSF 7651(ES44DC)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Our soutbound passes some interesting industrial scenery
Title:  Our soutbound passes some interesting industrial scenery
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2016  Upload Date: 9/10/2016 5:50:28 PM
Location:  Memphis, TN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7825(ES44DC) BNSF 7651(ES44DC)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
A grain train with some NS power passes the empty coal drag.
Title:  A grain train with some NS power passes the empty coal drag.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/20/2014 12:10:19 PM
Location:  Essex, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7658(ES44DC) NS 9306(C40-9W)
Views:  330   Comments: 2
DPU's assist a stack train up Tehachapi
Title:  DPU's assist a stack train up Tehachapi
Description:  About to enter Tunnel 2.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:50:53 PM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7660(ES44DC) BNSF 5001(C44-9W)
Views:  151   Comments: 2
BNSF 7660 about to disappear into Tunnel 2
Title:  BNSF 7660 about to disappear into Tunnel 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:50:53 PM
Location:  Caliente, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7660(ES44DC)
Views:  66   Comments: 2
The intermodal is almost totally off the double track in Bealville
Title:  The intermodal is almost totally off the double track in Bealville
Description:  If you look closely on the left you can see some of the train
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:50:54 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7660(ES44DC) BNSF 5001(C44-9W)
Views:  127   Comments: 4
DPU's on the right, stacks of the same train on the left.
Title:  DPU's on the right, stacks of the same train on the left.
Description:  The DPU's are just exiting the siding at Bealville while the other part"of the train is entering Cniff Siding.
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 9:50:55 PM
Location:  Bealville, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7660(ES44DC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
DPU's about to enter Tunnel 9 with another part of the train overhead
Title:  DPU's about to enter Tunnel 9 with another part of the train overhead
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2014  Upload Date: 6/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Walong, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7660(ES44DC)
Views:  81   Comments: 2
BNSF 7671 brings up the rear of a westbound grain train
Title:  BNSF 7671 brings up the rear of a westbound grain train
Description:  Seen climbing Mullan Pass along Greenhorn Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:58 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Rear DPU along Greenhorn Creek
Title:  Rear DPU along Greenhorn Creek
Description:  BNSF 7671 is the rear DPU of a westbound grain train climbing Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:02 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Rear DPU over Austin Road
Title:  Rear DPU over Austin Road
Description:  BNSF 7671 is the rear DPU of a westbound grain train climbing Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:11 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Grain Ascends Mullan Pass
Title:  Grain Ascends Mullan Pass
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:04 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Two for One on Mullan Pass
Title:  Two for One on Mullan Pass
Description:  Both the rear DPU and mid-train helpers of this westbound grain train can be seen in this shot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:11 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
An ethanol train goes west
Title:  An ethanol train goes west
Description:  The engines on the left are DPU's.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:47:55 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Two DPU's shove an ethanol train west
Title:  Two DPU's shove an ethanol train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:01 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
The DPU's of a westbound ethanol train cross a small farm road
Title:  The DPU's of a westbound ethanol train cross a small farm road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:07 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7676(ES44DC) BNSF 6973(ES44C4)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
Grinding up Cajon
Title:  Grinding up Cajon
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:06:15 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7682(ES44DC)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Elephant Walk
Title:  Elephant Walk
Description:  Three GE's lead a manifest west elephant style.
Photo Date:  6/1/2019  Upload Date: 6/18/2019 1:36:40 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8177(ES44C4) BNSF 7689(ES44DC) BNSF 723(C44-9W)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
BNSF approaches the diamonds
Title:  BNSF approaches the diamonds
Description:  A BNSG manifest approaches the other set of diamonds in Jonesboro
Photo Date:  5/4/2016  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 12:28:35 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7693(ES44DC) BNSF 8064(ES44C4)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
BNSF 7693 leads a manifest
Title:  BNSF 7693 leads a manifest
Description:  About to pound the diamond with the UP branch
Photo Date:  5/4/2016  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 12:28:36 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7693(ES44DC) BNSF 8064(ES44C4) BNSF 4077(C44-9W)
Views:  272   Comments: 1
An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill
Title:  An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill
Description:  Note that the lead unit is the one of a kind "Golden Swoosh" GEVO.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:47 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7695(ES44DC)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Golden Swoosh on Edelstein Hill
Title:  Golden Swoosh on Edelstein Hill
Description:  An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill with the one of kind "Golden Swoosh" GEVO in charge.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:50 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7695(ES44DC)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
BNSF 7704 trails on an eastbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 7704 trails on an eastbound manifest
Description:  Seen passing the San Bernardino station.
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:50:53 AM
Location:  San Bernardino, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7704(ES44DC) BNSF 7700(ES44DC)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Helpers (or DPU's) on the rear of a downhill manifest
Title:  Helpers (or DPU's) on the rear of a downhill manifest
Description:  7731 is a fairly rare Heritage II GEVO.
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:06:16 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7731(ES44DC) BNSF 7701(ES44DC)
Views:  217   Comments: 2
Helpers run light down Cajon
Title:  Helpers run light down Cajon
Description:  Matched Heritage II GEVO's.
Photo Date:  6/7/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:16:42 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7708(ES44DC) BNSF 7717(ES44DC)
Views:  400   Comments: 2
A BNSF manifest winds its way down Cajon.
Title:  A BNSF manifest winds its way down Cajon.
Description:  Interesting number on the first unit.
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:09:39 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7777(ES44DC) BNSF 7739(ES44DC) BNSF 7710(ES44DC) BNSF 7759(ES44DC)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
An empty ethanol train climbs east up Cajon Pass
Title:  An empty ethanol train climbs east up Cajon Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:51:17 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7714(ES44DC) BNSF 7725(ES44DC)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Westbound Oil waits to leave Whitefish
Title:  Westbound Oil waits to leave Whitefish
Description:  After getting a crew change a westbound oil train waits to leave Whitefish,
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:25 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7717(ES44DC)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
An eastbound BNSF manifest climbs Cajon Pass
Title:  An eastbound BNSF manifest climbs Cajon Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:51:06 AM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7750(ES44DC) BNSF 7756(ES44DC) BNSF 7718(ES44DC) BNSF 7719(ES44DC)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
A westbound BNSF manifest is about to drop downgrade at Summit
Title:  A westbound BNSF manifest is about to drop downgrade at Summit
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2014  Upload Date: 8/22/2014 9:22:05 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7718(ES44DC) BNSF 7756(ES44DC) BNSF 7750(ES44DC) BNSF 7752(ES44DC)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
Reminder of Snowy Times
Title:  Reminder of Snowy Times
Description:  A westbound manifest passes in front of one of the many snow fences in the area.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/18/2023 12:40:39 PM
Location:  Browning, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5483(C44-9W) BNSF 4763(C44-9W) BNSF 7719(ES44DC)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Eastbound manifest coming off the flyover
Title:  Eastbound manifest coming off the flyover
Description:  Heading towards Cajon.
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:06:13 PM
Location:  San Bernardino, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7747(ES44DC) BNSF 7728(ES44DC)
Views:  277   Comments: 2
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:  141   Comments: 0
A manifest glides down Cajon
Title:  A manifest glides down Cajon
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:06:16 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7758(ES44DC)
Views:  233   Comments: 2
BNSF 7774 and another GE wait for a crew in the Burlington Yard
Title:  BNSF 7774 and another GE wait for a crew in the Burlington Yard
Description:  Note the towers of the Lift Bridge behind the train.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:53 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC) BNSF 6372(ES44AC)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
BNSF 7774 poses next to the Mississippi River Bridge
Title:  BNSF 7774 poses next to the Mississippi River Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:56 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
BNSF 7774 Roster Shot
Title:  BNSF 7774 Roster Shot
Description:  Note the graffiti on the side
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:47 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Canned train in the Burlington Yard
Title:  Canned train in the Burlington Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:50 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC) BNSF 6372(ES44AC)
Views:  76   Comments: 0


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