A coal load grinds thru a reverse curve and a 2.2% grade towards Mullan tunnel with BNSF9179 leading 9 other locomotives. 4+4+2 = an incrediable show. Massive coal loads like this are now being s... (more)
A coal train scale Iron Ridge on the MRL near Austin., MT. This was to be the site of a huge trestle over Skully's gulch which was flanked by the Austin Loops and Iron Ridge Tunnel.
A nice MRL manifest leaves Helena westbound toward Mullan Pass at sunset.
BNSF 9179 aproaches Austin, MT. Ten Locomotives 4+4+2 lift this coal train up the 2.2% westbound grade
MRL 4311 struggles midtrain on a coal drag at Skyline, MT. The lead unit is BNSF 9179.
The last 15 minutes of light rain down on Skyline Trestle as BNSF 9179 stuggles upgrade with a load of Powder River coal. This is the third unit train of the day using 10 units to lift the tonnage... (more)
PGEX loads ascend Mullan Pass
BN 9269 leads a a grain train off the DME upgrade near Austin, MT
MRL4311 pushes hard against a WB Coal train upgrade near Austin, MT
Putting the train back together after repairing a broken knuckle on an auto coupler. Just one of the hazards of mountain railroading.
The Night Gas begins its trip up the 10th Sub at De Smet amongst some threatening skies. Despite all of the new power on the MRL, the 355 gets the honors to lead this train.