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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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A quartet of ACe's help a grain train up Mullan Pass
Title:  A quartet of ACe's help a grain train up Mullan Pass
Description:  If only the image could capture the sounds of this event!
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:36 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4301(SD70ACe)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
MRL 4301 and fur other ACE's help a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass
Title:  MRL 4301 and fur other ACE's help a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass
Description:  If only the image could capture the sounds of this event!
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:40 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4301(SD70ACe) MRL 4315(SD70ACe)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
MRL 4315 along Greenhorn Creek
Title:  MRL 4315 along Greenhorn Creek
Description:  Seen assisting a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass along with four other ACe's.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:43 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4315(SD70ACe)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
MRL 4310 along Greenhorn Creek
Title:  MRL 4310 along Greenhorn Creek
Description:  Seen assisting a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass along with four other ACe's.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:47 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4310(SD70ACe)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
MRL 4303 along Greenhorn Creek
Title:  MRL 4303 along Greenhorn Creek
Description:  Seen assisting a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass along with four other ACe's.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:51 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4303(SD70ACe)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Four ACe's assist a westbund grain train up Mullan Pass
Title:  Four ACe's assist a westbund grain train up Mullan Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:54 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
BNSF 7671 brings up the rear of a westbound grain train
Title:  BNSF 7671 brings up the rear of a westbound grain train
Description:  Seen climbing Mullan Pass along Greenhorn Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:58 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Rear DPU along Greenhorn Creek
Title:  Rear DPU along Greenhorn Creek
Description:  BNSF 7671 is the rear DPU of a westbound grain train climbing Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:02 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
ACe's Assault Mullan Pass
Title:  ACe's Assault Mullan Pass
Description:  Four ACe's assist a westbound grain train up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:05 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4301(SD70ACe) MRL 4315(SD70ACe) MRL 4310(SD70ACe) MRL 4303(SD70ACe)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Looping Around
Title:  Looping Around
Description:  A westbound grain train makes the sinuous climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:08 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4301(SD70ACe) MRL 4315(SD70ACe) MRL 4310(SD70ACe) MRL 4303(SD70ACe)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Rear DPU over Austin Road
Title:  Rear DPU over Austin Road
Description:  BNSF 7671 is the rear DPU of a westbound grain train climbing Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:08:11 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Grain Ascends Mullan Pass
Title:  Grain Ascends Mullan Pass
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:04 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
Two for One on Mullan Pass
Title:  Two for One on Mullan Pass
Description:  Both the rear DPU and mid-train helpers of this westbound grain train can be seen in this shot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:11 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7671(ES44DC)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
BNSF and MRL at Helena
Title:  BNSF and MRL at Helena
Description:  A westbound coal train and helpers are seen at the west end of Helena Yard.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:14 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 6088(ES44AC) MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 4318(SD70ACe)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Helpers at Rest
Title:  Helpers at Rest
Description:  Helper sets wait for their next assignments at Helena.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:18 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 109(GP9) MRL 4318(SD70ACe)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Looking into the east End of Helena Yard
Title:  Looking into the east End of Helena Yard
Description:  A helper set is on the left while in the middle is the rear DPU of an eastbound manifest.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:23 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe) BNSF 6998(ES44C4)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Loaded Coal at Helena
Title:  Loaded Coal at Helena
Description:  A westbound coal train waits to depart Helena. In the background is the 1885 Northern Pacific Depot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:27 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives:  BNSF 6088(ES44AC) BNSF 5660(AC44CW) BNSF 7632(ES44DC)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
BNSF and Old Glory
Title:  BNSF and Old Glory
Description:  A westbound coal train waits to depart Helena. In the background is the 1885 Northern Pacific Depot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:31 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 6088(ES44AC)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
An eastbound manifest approaches the Wast Portal
Title:  An eastbound manifest approaches the Wast Portal
Description:  An eastbound manifest approaches the west portal of Mullan Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:36 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6972(ES44C4)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
BNSF 6972 leads a manifest east at West Portal
Title:  BNSF 6972 leads a manifest east at West Portal
Description:  An eastbound manifest approaches the west portal of Mullan Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:40 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6972(ES44C4)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Rounding the bend towards West Portal
Title:  Rounding the bend towards West Portal
Description:  An eastbound manifest approaches the west portal of Mullan Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:44 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5143(C44-9W)
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Skybox on Mullan Pass
Title:  Skybox on Mullan Pass
Description:  A specialized Boeing parts car trails on an eastbound manifest.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:48 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8211(ES44C4)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Another Boeing parts car trails on an eastbound manifest
Title:  Another Boeing parts car trails on an eastbound manifest
Description:  Seen approaching the west portal of Mullan Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:52 PM
Location:  Mullan Pass, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Missoula Northern Pacific Depot
Title:  Missoula Northern Pacific Depot
Description:  Opened in 1901.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:19:57 PM
Location:  Missoula, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Yin and Yang
Title:  Yin and Yang
Description:  The Northern Pacific logo graces the side of the 1901 Depot.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:01 PM
Location:  Missoula, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
At Guard
Title:  At Guard
Description:  Two semaphores guard the NP 4-6-0 on display outside the depot.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:05 PM
Location:  Missoula, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  NP 1356(4-6-0)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
NP 1356 sits on display outside the Northern Pacific Depot
Title:  NP 1356 sits on display outside the Northern Pacific Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:09 PM
Location:  Missoula, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NP 1356(4-6-0)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
MRL Fish Creek Trestle
Title:  MRL Fish Creek Trestle
Description:  Note the MOW vehicles to the left.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:13 PM
Location:  Alberton, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
MOW on Fish Creek Trestle
Title:  MOW on Fish Creek Trestle
Description:  MRL MOW forces work on the 1914 Fish Creek Trestle.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:17 PM
Location:  Alberton, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
Not a Job I would Want..
Title:  Not a Job I would Want..
Description:  MRL MOW forces work high above the ground on the 1914 Fish Creek Trestle.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:21 PM
Location:  Alberton, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Empty Coal at Milepost 37.9
Title:  Empty Coal at Milepost 37.9
Description:  An empty coal train passes the automatic signal at Milepost 37.9.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:24 PM
Location:  Belknap, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7450(ES44DC)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 7450 leads an empty coal train east at Belknap
Title:  BNSF 7450 leads an empty coal train east at Belknap
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:28 PM
Location:  Belknap, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7450(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
BNSF 8379 brings up the rear of an empty coal train
Title:  BNSF 8379 brings up the rear of an empty coal train
Description:  The train is eastbound on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:32 PM
Location:  Belknap, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8379(ES44C4)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Shoving east on the 4th Sub
Title:  Shoving east on the 4th Sub
Description:  BNSF 8379 brings up the rear of an eastbound empty coal train.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:36 PM
Location:  Belknap, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8379(ES44C4)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Big Backdrop
Title:  Big Backdrop
Description:  An eastbound coal train drifts along the spectacular scenery of the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:40 PM
Location:  Eddy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7450(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Train in a Field
Title:  Train in a Field
Description:  An eastbound coal train drifts along the spectacular scenery of the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:44 PM
Location:  Eddy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7450(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Three GEVO's power a coal train east on the MRL 4th Sub
Title:  Three GEVO's power a coal train east on the MRL 4th Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:48 PM
Location:  Eddy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7450(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
BNSF 7297 trails on an eastbound coal train
Title:  BNSF 7297 trails on an eastbound coal train
Description:  Seen on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:54 PM
Location:  Eddy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7297(ES44DC)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 5969 trails on an eastbound coal train
Title:  BNSF 5969 trails on an eastbound coal train
Description:  Seen on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:20:58 PM
Location:  Eddy, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5969(ES44AC)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Vintage
Title:  Vintage
Description:  A vintage Northern Pacific signal bridge still stands guard at Thompson Falls on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:21:02 PM
Location:  Thompson Falls, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain at Thompson Falls
Title:  Westbound Grain at Thompson Falls
Description:  Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:21:06 PM
Location:  Thompson Falls, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7914(ES44DC)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Heritage Hopper on "Home" Rails
Title:  Heritage Hopper on "Home" Rails
Description:  A BNSF hopper with the NP logo cruises along former NP rails on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:21:42 PM
Location:  Thompson Falls, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
DPU under the Signal Brdge
Title:  DPU under the Signal Brdge
Description:  The rear DPU of an eastbound grain train passes under the vintage Northern Pacific signal bridge at Thompson Falls on the MRL 4th Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:21:46 PM
Location:  Thompson Falls, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7858(ES44DC)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
Mexican in Idaho
Title:  Mexican in Idaho
Description:  A Ferromex unit trails on a westbound autorack crossing the bridge at Sandpoint. This was a grabshot from the car on
Photo Date:  6/12/2023  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 1:21:50 PM
Location:  Sandpoint, ID
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  FXE 4645(ES44AC)
Views:  77   Comments: 0

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