BNSF 3981 leads a westbound grain train up the initial grade from Helena, MT to Austin on its climb up Mullan Pass. The train is nearing the east switch at Austin.
MRL 259 and 109 make a back up move toward empty hoppers they will take back from Montana City to Helena. MRL 259 will be the lead unit for the trip home.
MRL 109 and companion SD40 259 have completed switching at the Ash Grove cement plant in Montana City and are heading back to the main track. They will pick up empty hoppers seen to the left and h... (more)
During the past couple of days have consisted of rainy conditions during the day, so having the sun out was a nice change. The snow capped Continental Divide can be seen in the background with Mou... (more)