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Viewing Album:  2023 BSMRM Trip to Washington, Idaho and Montana
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/6/2023 - 6/12/2023
Album Info:Pictures from the 2023 Bay State Model Railroad Museum trip to Washington, Idaho and Montana. Lines visited include the BNSF ex-Great Northern Main and Montana Rail Link's ex-Northern Pacific lines.
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DPU across the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  DPU across the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  BNSF 5054 shoves an empty coal train across the Latah Creek Viaduct.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:09 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5054(C44-9W)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
A grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  A grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is seen diverging off towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:11 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6511(ES44C4) BNSF 735(C44-9W)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
BNSF 735 trails on a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  BNSF 735 trails on a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is heading towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:14 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 735(C44-9W)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
BNSF 3994 brings up the rear of a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Title:  BNSF 3994 brings up the rear of a grain train crosses the Latah Creek Viaduct
Description:  The train is heading towards Portland.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:17 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3994(ET44C4)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
Latah Creek Viaduct from the West Side
Title:  Latah Creek Viaduct from the West Side
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:20 PM
Location:  Spokane, WA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  399   Comments: 0
A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road
Title:  A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:22 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  394   Comments: 0
5 Units haul an empty coal train west
Title:  5 Units haul an empty coal train west
Description:  Note the second unit!
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:25 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8072(ES44C4)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
Faded Legend
Title:  Faded Legend
Description:  A Dash 9 still in full warbonnet paint trail on an empty coal train.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:29 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 649(C44-9W)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
Back to Home Rails
Title:  Back to Home Rails
Description:  A former BNSF Dash 9 now with KCS is seen back on home rails.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:32 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4425(C44-9W)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
BNSF 4366 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Title:  BNSF 4366 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Description:  Seen at Ramsey Road.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:35 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4366(C44-9W)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
Heading for Coal Country
Title:  Heading for Coal Country
Description:  A westbound empty coal train approaches Ramsey Road heading back for the Powder River Basin.
Photo Date:  6/6/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:38 PM
Location:  Athol, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7747(ES44DC) BNSF 4366(C44-9W)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
A westbound manifest starts across Sandpoint Bridge
Title:  A westbound manifest starts across Sandpoint Bridge
Description:  Note the cranes for the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:41 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6375(ES44AC)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
Through the Work Zone
Title:  Through the Work Zone
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes through the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:44 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  411   Comments: 0
Crossing Sandpoint Bay
Title:  Crossing Sandpoint Bay
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes through the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:47 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  382   Comments: 0
Boat and Train
Title:  Boat and Train
Description:  A westbound BNSF manifest passes a work boat assisting with the double tracking project.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 3:28:53 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6375(ES44AC) BNSF 8469(SD70ACe) BNSF 9392(SD70ACe) BNSF 5918(ES44AC) BNSF 7475(ES44DC)
Views:  821   Comments: 0
Always good to see Trailers
Title:  Always good to see Trailers
Description:  A westbound intermodal train has a nice crop of trailers in the consist.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:23 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  412   Comments: 0
Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Intermodal
Title:  Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Intermodal
Description:  Seen departing the siding at Naples after meeting an eastbound.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:27 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8058(ES44C4) BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
BNSF 3923 and another GEVO shove hard on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 3923 and another GEVO shove hard on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Description:  Seen departing the siding at Naples after meeting an eastbound.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:30 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  484   Comments: 0
Tunnel 10 on the GN Main
Title:  Tunnel 10 on the GN Main
Description:  Built in 1912 and still going strong.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:32 PM
Location:  Naples, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives: 
Views:  391   Comments: 0
Empty grain winds its way west along the Kootenay River
Title:  Empty grain winds its way west along the Kootenay River
Description:  This picture is a bit blurry as I had to sprint from my car to get the shot.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:35 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  461   Comments: 0
Does the truck speed limit apply to trains?
Title:  Does the truck speed limit apply to trains?
Description:  An empty grain train glides west along US 2.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:39 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 leads an emtpy grain train west
Title:  BNSF 5801 leads an emtpy grain train west
Description:  Seen along US 2 west of Troy, MT
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:42 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
Toasty GEVO
Title:  Toasty GEVO
Description:  A BNSF ES44DC shows signs of a higher as it trails on a westbound grain train.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:45 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7305(ES44DC)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
BNSF 9387 trails on a westbound empty grain train
Title:  BNSF 9387 trails on a westbound empty grain train
Description:  Seen along US 2 west of Troy, MT
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:49 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9387(SD70ACe)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Heading into the Kootenai Falls Gorge
Title:  Heading into the Kootenai Falls Gorge
Description:  An empty grain train heads west into the Kootenai Falls Gorge.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:52 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Empty grain cruises west towards Libby, Montana
Title:  Empty grain cruises west towards Libby, Montana
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:55 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 leads a grain train along the Kootenay River
Title:  BNSF 5801 leads a grain train along the Kootenay River
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:25:58 PM
Location:  Troy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 comes around the bend at West Libby
Title:  BNSF 5801 comes around the bend at West Libby
Description:  We have been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:01 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  640   Comments: 0
Empty grain is westbound at West Libby
Title:  Empty grain is westbound at West Libby
Description:  We have been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:05 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  412   Comments: 0
BNSF 5801 approaches Jay Effar Road
Title:  BNSF 5801 approaches Jay Effar Road
Description:  In tow is an empty grain train. We had been chasing this train for the better part of 80 miles since Sandpoint.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:08 PM
Location:  Libby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5801(ES44AC)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal comes around the bend along Champion Haul Road
Title:  A westbound intermodal comes around the bend along Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:11 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
Winding along the Kootenay
Title:  Winding along the Kootenay
Description:  A westbound intermodal winds its way along the Kootenay River.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:14 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
BNSF 6653 leads an intermodal west along Champion Haul Road
Title:  BNSF 6653 leads an intermodal west along Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:17 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6653(ES44C4)
Views:  448   Comments: 1
BNSF 763 trails on a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 763 trails on a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:20 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 763(C44-9W)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
Finally on the Move
Title:  Finally on the Move
Description:  After waiting for a work window to clear a westbound tank train can finally continue its journey.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:23 PM
Location:  Jennings, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  305   Comments: 0
A tank train rounds the bend at Jennings
Title:  A tank train rounds the bend at Jennings
Description:  After waiting for a work window to clear a westbound tank train can finally continue its journey.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:25 PM
Location:  Jennings, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4672(C44-9W)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
Two GE's lead a tank train west
Title:  Two GE's lead a tank train west
Description:  After waiting for a work window to clear a westbound tank train can finally continue its journey.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:28 PM
Location:  Jennings, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4672(C44-9W)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal comes out of the trees at West Ripley
Title:  An eastbound intermodal comes out of the trees at West Ripley
Description:  Note the third unit!
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:30 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6854(ES44C4) BNSF 5263(C44-9W) BNSF 674(C44-9W)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
Sansa Fe?
Title:  Sansa Fe?
Description:  BNSF 674 has had an engine compartment door replaced but has so far escaped a full repainting.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:33 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 674(C44-9W)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
Meet at Ripley
Title:  Meet at Ripley
Description:  An eastbound intermodal meets a westbound tank train at Ripley.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:36 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  310   Comments: 0
BNSF 7048 roars out of the woods along Champion Haul Road
Title:  BNSF 7048 roars out of the woods along Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:39 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7048(ES44C4)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
A westbound empty grain train thunders beside Champion Haul Road
Title:  A westbound empty grain train thunders beside Champion Haul Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:42 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7048(ES44C4)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
Visitor from Home
Title:  Visitor from Home
Description:  A CSX AC44 trails on a westbound grain train.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:45 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 63(AC44CW)
Views:  407   Comments: 0
BNSF 7260 shoves on the rear of a westbound grain train
Title:  BNSF 7260 shoves on the rear of a westbound grain train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:48 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7260(ES44DC)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Starting to Gain Speed
Title:  Starting to Gain Speed
Description:  A westbound tank train begins to accelerate after meeting two trains at West Ripley.
Photo Date:  6/7/2023  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 9:26:51 PM
Location:  Ripley, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4672(C44-9W)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Westbound Oil waits to leave Whitefish
Title:  Westbound Oil waits to leave Whitefish
Description:  After getting a crew change a westbound oil train waits to leave Whitefish,
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:25 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7717(ES44DC)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
BNSF 736 s second out on a westbound oil train
Title:  BNSF 736 s second out on a westbound oil train
Description:  The train is waiting to leave Whitefish after a crew change.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:29 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 736(C44-9W)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
BNSF 736 rear end detail
Title:  BNSF 736 rear end detail
Description:  Something for all you modelers out there!
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:32 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 736(C44-9W)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Tank Train
Title:  Two GE's bring up the rear of a Westbound Tank Train
Description:  Seen departing Whitefish after a crew change.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:35 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5193(C44-9W)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
BNSF 7846 and another GE shove an oil train out of town
Title:  BNSF 7846 and another GE shove an oil train out of town
Description:  The train is departing west after a crew change.
Photo Date:  6/8/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 9:13:38 PM
Location:  Whitefish, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7846(ES44DC)
Views:  311   Comments: 0

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