Western Railroad Discussion > About The Creation Of BNSF
A few questions regarding the creation of BNSF (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroads). 1. WHY did the merger happen in the first place? 2. I take it that Burlington was the dominant …
Eastern Railroad Discussion > BNSF + CSX ? Another perspective
The BNSF's former Frisco from Tulsa is hilly and curvy across the Ozarks (although reasonably fast - it's not a Tehachapi), and is single-track CTC. CSX + BNSF would have to lean on that …
What are Railroad Certified Boots?
The BNSF or UP will most likely have an account with them and they will have a list of approved boots. I would suggest buying a pair that is approved by both RR's becouse you don't know …
Track Washout near Roswell, NM (Carlsbad Sub)
Aerial photos show severe flooding in Dexter, and photos of one wooden BNSF railroad trestle in Roswell show vehicles plastered up against it. A BNSF service advisory says a washout in the …
Western Railroad Discussion > Cost associated with Empties
On a single line movement (BNSF for example), once the car is released empty, the railroad's car distributor will send it to wherever it needed for its next load. On a joint line movement (BNSF …
BNSF Started New Missouri River Bridge Construction April 2023
BNSF 676, C44-9W warbonnet, led Logistics Park, Kansas City, KS, to Willow Springs, IL, intermodal train across the Missouri River 18 April 2023. New bridge will be on this side (east …
BNSF Interbay Roundhouse...going..going....GONE!
Over the recent years, BNSF has essentially closed what limited shop personnel were in Spokane WA at the former NP Parkwater roundhouse (long since demo'd, but a number of old, brick …
WSJ: BNSF Hires PSR Expert Ed Harris as Consultant
Abel has openly discussed his dissatisfaction with the freight railroad’s profit, and BNSF recently tapped an outsider to rethink its operations.The railroad hired industry veteran Ed Harris, a …
Three killed in MN when pickup hits BNSF train - Trainorders.com
The truck was second in line at the train stop waiting while the crossing arms were down in front of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks. The truck's driver apparently decided to try …
New Main 2 eliminates BNSF bottleneck at Spring Hill, KS
The first three photos show a southbound 2x1 Union Pacific Railroad loaded auto rack train passing the local immediately north of Mile Post 30. The U.P. has trackage rights on this …