Ever wondered what the journey of a rail car really looks like? The BNSF network is a complex system, relying on lots of coordination, advanced technology, and teamwork. Unlike a unit train where several cars carry the same commodity directly from one origin to destination, merchandise trains are made up of single cars with multiple types of freight and bound for multiple customer locations.. It’s like a big puzzle coming together, made from a variety of different supply chains. From the first m

Our mechanical team in Topeka can now position engines for repair with the flip of a switch. The team recently received an engine rotator, which will allow them to fix damaged engines more efficiently. The rotator will be used to safely identify the problem and repair engines that are sent to the shop for unplanned repairs outside of normal maintenance work. “The rotator allows us to work on an engine that weighs about 38,000 lbs.,” said Machinist Brandon Shutts. “It can turn the engine complete

Here is an interesting mix of locomotives. BNSF leads, with the UP's MoPac heritage unit next... and after that is the Norfolk Southern Virginian heritage unit - and that is followed by two BN green units! From "Heritage Unit Roundup". On sale for $14.95: http://rfd.video/HeritageRoundup | Railfan Depot

A serious variety of power in the early BNSF era rolls through Crozier Canyon on the Seligman Subdivision. From the WB Video Productions show "BNSF A Time of Change, Part 2" https://rfd.video/BNSFChange2 | Railfan Depot