Coal Trains of the Powder River Basin, High Tonnage, High Traffic
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UP and BNSF push over 100 miles of coal hoppers through the Powder River Basin each day. This is the highest tonnage mainline in the world.
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| Producer | 7idea Productions |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 53 minutes |
| Narration | Optional With or Without Narration, Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC, Widescreen |
The Powder River Basin lies between Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Thirteen active mines produce over 400 million tons of low-sulfur coal each year and it is up to the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific to transport it from the mines to customers throughout the United States and various ports for export.
Over 100 miles of coal hoppers roll through the Powder River Basin each day. The majority of traffic can be found along the Orin Subdivision between Donkey Creek Junction and Shawnee Junction. This is the highest tonnage mainline in the world. The joint line serves several Powder River Basin mines including the Caballo, Belle Ayr, Cordero Rojo mines, Coal Creek, Black Thunder mines, North Antelope Rochelle and the Antelope mines. We begin at Donkey Creek Junction and follow the Orin Sub south to Shawnee Junction where joint trackage ends. Between those two points, a steady parade of long, heavy coal trains traverse the triple track main. Get ready for 117 miles of coal!
Dan –
Coal production in the Powder River Basin was near its peak when this program was released in 2011, and the amount of railroad traffic is staggering. Watch the Union Pacific and BNSF move long, heavy trains of loaded hoppers out of the PRB and empties in, and there’s always something moving … often multiple trains at once. Look for the kind of artistic video we’ve come to expect from 7idea, from thundering trackside shots to panoramic views that capture the vastness of the landscape. The narration does a nice job tying it all together, and still leaves plenty of room for the trains to do the talking. One of my favorites from 7idea Productions.
aweise –
I would recommend this video to all of my rail fan friends. Beautiful scenery and great production quality. Worth the purchase and I think I would buy more from this producer.