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6/19/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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In the shadow of Great Northern Mountain
Title:  In the shadow of Great Northern Mountain
Description:  BNSF 7957 descends from the summit with a baretable train in tow. Great Northern Mountain stands at 8,705 feet high.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:14:35 PM
Location:  Nyack, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
BNSF 7957 lead a baretable train West.
Title:  BNSF 7957 lead a baretable train West.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:14:42 PM
Location:  Nyack, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
BNSF 7957 pops out of Tunnel 3.9
Title:  BNSF 7957 pops out of Tunnel 3.9
Description:  The engine is leading a westbound baretable.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:15:02 PM
Location:  West Glacier, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
BAretables exit Tunnel 3.9
Title:  BAretables exit Tunnel 3.9
Description:  The train is heading west on the Hi-Line Sub.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:15:06 PM
Location:  West Glacier, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Following the Flathead
Title:  Following the Flathead
Description:  A westbound baretable follows the Flathead River towards Whitefish.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:15:09 PM
Location:  West Glacier, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
BNSF 7957 leads a baretable train west through Coram
Title:  BNSF 7957 leads a baretable train west through Coram
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:15:17 PM
Location:  Coram, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7957(ES44C4)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Starting the Assault on Mullan Pass
Title:  Starting the Assault on Mullan Pass
Description:  An eastbound tank train begins the climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:19 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7958(ES44C4)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
BNSF 7958 leads a tank train west a Birdseye Road
Title:  BNSF 7958 leads a tank train west a Birdseye Road
Description:  The train is beginning its climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:23 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7958(ES44C4)
Views:  223   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:  231   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:  161   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:  136   Comments: 0
A hot Z Train Approaches
Title:  A hot Z Train Approaches
Description:  Hdading west on the Cherokef Sub
Photo Date:  6/8/2018  Upload Date: 6/19/2018 2:12:12 PM
Location:  Verdigris, OK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7979(ES44C4)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
Next a BNSF autorack train appraoches the diamond
Title:  Next a BNSF autorack train appraoches the diamond
Description:  Heading"west on the old Frisco.
Photo Date:  5/5/2016  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 12:29:03 AM
Location:  Hoxie, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7911(ES44DC) BNSF 7980(ES44C4)
Views:  530   Comments: 0
NS 4319 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  NS 4319 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:42 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4319(AC44C6M) BNSF 7998(ES44C4) BNSF 7578(ES44DC)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
Two GE's pull an autorack through Blue Island Jct
Title:  Two GE's pull an autorack through Blue Island Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:38:48 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C44-9W) BNSF 8027(ES44C4)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
A solid train of export containers is about to cross under Route 138
Title:  A solid train of export containers is about to cross under Route 138
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:09:41 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8037(ES44C4)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
A solid train of export containers comes by
Title:  A solid train of export containers comes by
Description:  I was standing very close and the sound and feel of the train grinding uphill was spectacular!
Photo Date:  6/6/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:09:41 PM
Location:  Cajon Pass, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8037(ES44C4)
Views:  414   Comments: 2
BNSF 8042 is second out on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 8042 is second out on a westbound manifest
Description:  The train is on the ex-Santa Fe Galveston Sub.
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 10:33:03 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8042(ES44C4)
Views:  375   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:  399   Comments: 0
BNSF 8058 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8058 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen descending into Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:52 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8058(ES44C4)
Views:  263   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:  500   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:  565   Comments: 1
BNSF in the farmlands of Arkansas
Title:  BNSF in the farmlands of Arkansas
Description:  Heading west on the old Frisco
Photo Date:  5/5/2016  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 12:28:37 AM
Location:  Bono, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7896(ES44DC) BNSF 7806(ES44DC) BNSF 8065(ES44C4)
Views:  503   Comments: 1
A westbound intermodal rounds the bend
Title:  A westbound intermodal rounds the bend
Description:  He is bypassing the yard and heading west.
Photo Date:  6/8/2018  Upload Date: 6/19/2018 12:06:31 PM
Location:  Tulsa, OK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8066(ES44C4)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
BNSF 8066 leads a stack train at Cherokee Jct
Title:  BNSF 8066 leads a stack train at Cherokee Jct
Description:  Seen heading onto Avard Sub towards the Transcon.!
Photo Date:  6/8/2018  Upload Date: 6/19/2018 12:06:37 PM
Location:  Tulsa, OK
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8066(ES44C4)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
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:  319   Comments: 0
BNSF 8089 leads a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8089 leads a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/16/2015  Upload Date: 10/26/2015 10:13:42 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8089(ES44C4) BNSF 4725(C44-9W)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
BNSF 8098 leads an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8098 leads an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Ducking under the soon to be replaced Burlington signal bridge. Its replacement can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:  10/16/2015  Upload Date: 10/26/2015 10:13:38 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8098(ES44C4) BNSF 7510(ES44DC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
BNSF 8163 leads a manifest west
Title:  BNSF 8163 leads a manifest west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:19 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4)
Views:  236   Comments: 1
A westbound manifest leans into the curve
Title:  A westbound manifest leans into the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:33 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4)
Views:  233   Comments: 1
Three GE's lead a stack train west
Title:  Three GE's lead a stack train west
Description:  I think this was only the second manifest we saw that day a line dominated by intermodal.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:39 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8163(ES44C4) BNSF 7281(ES44DC)
Views:  353   Comments: 1
Heading back to North Dakota
Title:  Heading back to North Dakota
Description:  Empty oil cans heading back to North Dakota. Note that the power is arranged elephant style and the trailing units are from NS and CSX.
Photo Date:  10/16/2015  Upload Date: 10/26/2015 10:13:44 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8177(ES44C4) NS 9220(C44-9W)
Views:  502   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:  321   Comments: 0
BNSF 8206 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8206 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen at State Street in East Galesburg.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:00 PM
Location:  East Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8206(ES44C4)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
Skybox on Mullan Pass
Title:  Skybox on Mullan Pass
Description:  A specialized Boeing parts car trails on an eastbound manifest.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:48 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8211(ES44C4)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
A big field makes a big train look tiny
Title:  A big field makes a big train look tiny
Description:  An eastbound manifest navigates the Cameron Connection as it leaves Galesburg Yard to head east on the Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/28/2021 9:04:38 PM
Location:  Cameron, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8212(ES44C4) BNSF 3726(ET44C4)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
Two GE's lead a manifest down the Cameron Connection
Title:  Two GE's lead a manifest down the Cameron Connection
Description:  An eastbound manifest navigates the Cameron Connection as it leaves Galesburg Yard to head east on the Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/28/2021 9:04:40 PM
Location:  Cameron, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8212(ES44C4) BNSF 3726(ET44C4)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
A eastbound manifest turns off the Cameron Connection onto the Chillicothe Sub
Title:  A eastbound manifest turns off the Cameron Connection onto the Chillicothe Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/28/2021 9:04:44 PM
Location:  Cameron, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8212(ES44C4) BNSF 3726(ET44C4)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
BNSF 8216 is fourth out on the Empty Grain Train
Title:  BNSF 8216 is fourth out on the Empty Grain Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/28/2016  Upload Date: 1/10/2025 7:59:02 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8216(ES44C4)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
A BNSF eastbound has a clear signal at Big Lake
Title:  A BNSF eastbound has a clear signal at Big Lake
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/17/2019  Upload Date: 8/28/2019 2:48:47 PM
Location:  Big Lake, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8220 (ES44C4)
Views:  224   Comments: 1
A unit coil train has just entered the double track at Cable.
Title:  A unit coil train has just entered the double track at Cable.
Description:  Going away shot. you can see the whole train if you look closely.
Photo Date:  6/8/2014  Upload Date: 8/18/2014 10:20:21 PM
Location:  Cable, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4397(C44-9W) BNSF 8221(ES44C4)
Views:  449   Comments: 2
BNSF 4665 leads a train east on the Staples Sub
Title:  BNSF 4665 leads a train east on the Staples Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/17/2019  Upload Date: 8/28/2019 2:47:38 PM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4665(C44-9W) BNSF 8225(ES44C4)
Views:  309   Comments: 3
BNSF 8235 is the DPU on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 8235 is the DPU on a westbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:44 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8235(ES44C4)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
BNSF 8235 shoves a manifest west
Title:  BNSF 8235 shoves a manifest west
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:48:50 AM
Location:  Matfield Green, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8235(ES44C4)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
BNSF 8274 and an older GE shove an intermodal out of Whitefish
Title:  BNSF 8274 and an older GE shove an intermodal out of Whitefish
Description:  Seen departing west after a crew change.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/17/2023 10:55:49 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8274(ES44C4)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Into the Mist
Title:  Into the Mist
Description:  An intermodal departs Whitefish westward on a rainy day.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/17/2023 10:55:52 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8274(ES44C4)
Views:  235   Comments: 1
BNSF 8346 leads a stack train west
Title:  BNSF 8346 leads a stack train west
Description:  Seen heading downgrade by El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:47 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8346(ES44C4)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
A quartet of GE's hustle a stack train west
Title:  A quartet of GE's hustle a stack train west
Description:  The train is about to duck under Myers road beside El Dorado Lake.
Photo Date:  6/9/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 10:46:53 AM
Location:  El Dorado, KS
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8346(ES44C4) BNSF 5490(C44-9W) BNSF 6008(ES44AC)
Views:  295   Comments: 1
An eastbound stack train approaches on the Transcon
Title:  An eastbound stack train approaches on the Transcon
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2019  Upload Date: 6/12/2019 3:49:07 PM
Location:  Higgins, TX
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8349(ES44C4) BNSF 4048(C44-9W) BNSF 7499(ES44DC) CREX 1212(ES44AC)
Views:  306   Comments: 1


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