4 brand new BNSF ES44C4's lead the Q-CHILAC1-06K westbound as the train is about to enter Abo Canyon. These units are on their maiden run west after being delivered to the BNSF 3 days prior.
A westbound "Not so baretable" passes the memorials of the railroaders who parished at this very spot from a runaway train many years ago on the south track of Cajon Pass.
Back in the day, the 199 would race down the ATSF tracks with shinny red and sliver GP's and Dash 8's. Now, the former 199 is the hottest train on the whole BNSF system. The Willow Springs, IL to ... (more)