BNSF 8961 grinds up the 2.2% grade of Mullan Pass with a 10,000+ ton loaded coal train. While waiting on this bluff over Austin Road, we could hear the sound of the train approaching, but after tw... (more)
After meeting an eastbound at Austin, CP 8844 West begins the assault upon Mullan Pass in earnest. Power appears sparse for a loaded grain train on 2.2% grade, however, there are four MRL SD-70ACe... (more)
There's frost on the crossties as BNSF 6747 East heads into the rising sun while negotiating the tight arc at Austin, MT on a September morn. The manifest is on the siding as Austin is a frequent ... (more)
While a MLAUPAS grinds upgrade in the foreground an empty coal train slides down from Mullan Pass to meet in the siding at Austin. The drama of mountain railroading is well displayed on the east ... (more)