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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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MOW over he Hill
Title:  MOW over he Hill
Description:  A short MOW train descends a small hill near Ethridge
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:38 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5411(C44-9W)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BNSF 5411 leads an MOW train near Ethridge
Title:  BNSF 5411 leads an MOW train near Ethridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:41 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5411(C44-9W) BNSF 6057(ES44AC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 1
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 1
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:44 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 2
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 2
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:47 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 3
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 3
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:50 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 4
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 4
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:53 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 5
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 5
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:56 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
MOW train near Ethridge 6
Title:  MOW train near Ethridge 6
Description:  A westbound MOW train rolls along the Hi-Line Sub near the small town of Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:12:59 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Bringing up the Rear
Title:  Bringing up the Rear
Description:  A more complex piece of equipment brings u the rear of westbound MOW train near Ethridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:02 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
In the Distance
Title:  In the Distance
Description:  An eastbound intermodal is seen descending the grade about 5 miles away.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:05 PM
Location:  Ethridge, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Farmland Intermodal
Title:  Farmland Intermodal
Description:  An eastbound BNSF intermodal passes through some farm fields west of Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:08 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Sunset Intermodal
Title:  Sunset Intermodal
Description:  An eastbound intermodal nears Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:11 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Coming Downgrade
Title:  Coming Downgrade
Description:  An eastbound intermodal nears Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:15 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6825(ES44C4)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Squeling round the bend
Title:  Squeling round the bend
Description:  An eastbound intermodal navigates a tight curve near Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:17 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6825(ES44C4)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
BNSF 6825 leads an intermodal east towards Shelby
Title:  BNSF 6825 leads an intermodal east towards Shelby
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:13:20 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6825(ES44C4)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
BNSF 7359 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 7359 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen descending into Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:45 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7359(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
BNSF 3923 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 3923 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen descending into Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:49 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
BNSF 8058 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8058 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen descending into Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:52 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8058(ES44C4)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Winding Down
Title:  Winding Down
Description:  An eastbound intermodal descends the winding grade into Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:55 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8058(ES44C4) BNSF 3923(ET44C4) BNSF 7359(ES44DC) BNSF 6825(ES44C4)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Waiting at Shelby
Title:  Waiting at Shelby
Description:  Light power and an eastbound manifest wait for orders at Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:56:58 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 3863(ET44C4) NS 4086(AC44C6M)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
BNSF 5894 rests at Shelby
Title:  BNSF 5894 rests at Shelby
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:02 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
NS 4086 rests at Shelby
Title:  NS 4086 rests at Shelby
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:04 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NS 4086(AC44C6M)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Overtake at Shelby
Title:  Overtake at Shelby
Description:  An eastbound intermodal passes a canned manifest at Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:07 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9337(SD70ACe) BNSF 7359(ES44DC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
The westbound Builder departs Shelby
Title:  The westbound Builder departs Shelby
Description:  Note the Day 1 heritage unit in the lead!
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:10 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 301(ALC-42)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
Two ALC-42's lead the westbound Builder out of Shelby
Title:  Two ALC-42's lead the westbound Builder out of Shelby
Description:  In the lead is the Day 1 heritage unit!
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:13 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 301(ALC-42)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
AMTK 301 leads the westbound Builder out of Shelby
Title:  AMTK 301 leads the westbound Builder out of Shelby
Description:  My first sighting of an ALC-42 leading a train is made even better by the Day 1 heritage unit leading the train.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:17 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 301(ALC-42)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Passenger meets Freight at Shelby
Title:  Passenger meets Freight at Shelby
Description:  The westbound Builder meets two stopped trains as it departs Shelby.
Photo Date:  6/9/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:20 PM
Location:  Shelby, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 301(ALC-42) AMTK 321(ALC-42) BNSF 8793(SD70ACe)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Muddy River Trestle
Title:  Muddy River Trestle
Description:  On the BNSF Great Falls Sub near the tiny town of Collins.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:23 PM
Location:  Collins, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Waiting to Leave Helena
Title:  Waiting to Leave Helena
Description:  A westbound grain train waits for a crew to leave Helena.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:26 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W) BNSF 764(C44-9W)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Looking into Helena Yard from the East End
Title:  Looking into Helena Yard from the East End
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:30 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W) BNSF 7881(ES44DC)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Westbound under Threatening Skies
Title:  Westbound under Threatening Skies
Description:  A westbound manifest cruises along he MRL 2nd Sub.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:33 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 5767 and 4 other units speed a westbound along the MRL 2nd Sub
Title:  BNSF 5767 and 4 other units speed a westbound along the MRL 2nd Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:36 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC) BNSF 4726(C44-9W) BNSF 4660(C44-9W)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BNSF 4726 trails on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 4726 trails on a westbound manifest
Description:  Seen on the MRL 2nd Sub,
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:39 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4726(C44-9W)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
BNSF 4660 trails on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 4660 trails on a westbound manifest
Description:  Seen on the MRL 2nd Sub,
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:42 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4660(C44-9W)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
BNSF 6381 trails on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 6381 trails on a westbound manifest
Description:  Seen on the MRL 2nd Sub,
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:45 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6381(ES44AC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
BNSF 4216 trails on a westbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 4216 trails on a westbound manifest
Description:  Seen on the MRL 2nd Sub,
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:48 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4216(ES44C4)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
High Green at Winston
Title:  High Green at Winston
Description:  A classic searchlight signals displays a clear signal for a westbound while its replacement waits for activation.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:52 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Final Days
Title:  Final Days
Description:  Searchlight signals wait for there imminent replacements at Winston.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:55 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
A westbound rounds the bend at Winston
Title:  A westbound rounds the bend at Winston
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:57:58 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Passing the Sign
Title:  Passing the Sign
Description:  BNSF 5767 passes the sign marking the end of the passing siding at Wnston. The train is westbound on the MRL 2nd Sub.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:02 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
BNSF 5767 leads a manifest west at Winson
Title:  BNSF 5767 leads a manifest west at Winson
Description:  Seen on the MRL 2nd Sub,
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:06 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
High Green for BNSF 5767 at Winston
Title:  High Green for BNSF 5767 at Winston
Description:  BNSF 5767 is about to knockdown the soon to be replaced searchlight signal at Winston.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:09 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5767(ES44AC) BNSF 4726(C44-9W)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Flipping to Red
Title:  Flipping to Red
Description:  The westward searchlight signal at Winston flips to red as a westbound manifest rushes by.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:12 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4216(ES44C4)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Canned at Toston
Title:  Canned at Toston
Description:  A westbound coal train waits for a crew at Toston.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:15 PM
Location:  Toston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCSM 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
KCSM in Montana
Title:  KCSM in Montana
Description:  A KCSM ACe is second out on a canned westbound coal train
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 1:58:19 PM
Location:  Toston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  KCSM 4132(SD70ACe)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
NS 4331 and a BNSF ACe trail on a westbound coal train
Title:  NS 4331 and a BNSF ACe trail on a westbound coal train
Description:  The train is sitting without a crew on the Toston siding.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:32:34 PM
Location:  Toston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 4331(AC44C6M) BNSF 8598(SD70ACe)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Searchlights live out their final days
Title:  Searchlights live out their final days
Description:  Searchlight signals (including an interesting short one) wait for there imminent replacement at Toston.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:32:38 PM
Location:  Toston, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Original Tunnel at Bozeman Pass
Title:  Original Tunnel at Bozeman Pass
Description:  This tunnel opened in 1884 and was replaced in 1945.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:32:41 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 0
5 Hours Later
Title:  5 Hours Later
Description:  5 hours after seeing it waiting for a crew, the eastbound grain train we saw in Helena is now approaching Bozeman Pass.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:32:44 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Eastbound Grain under Unsettled Skies
Title:  Eastbound Grain under Unsettled Skies
Description:  5 hours after seeing it waiting for a crew, the eastbound grain train we saw in Helena is now approaching Bozeman Pass.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:32:47 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W) BNSF 764(C44-9W)
Views:  24   Comments: 0

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