Mullan Pass The Monsters and More!
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It’s one of the roughest, toughest mountain passes, where heavy tonnage trains battle 2.2 percent grades and up to three sets of helpers are needed for the haul.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC |
It’s one of the roughest, toughest mountain passes, where heavy tonnage trains battle 2.2 percent grades and up to three sets of helpers are needed for the haul. It’s a line of repeated horseshoe curves, with two long trestles, and a 3,896-foot long tunnel that crosses the Continental Divide. It’s located in the Big Sky country of Montana, where endless vistas of mountains and cloud-filled skies create a scenic backdrop for trains of 100-plus cars. It’s a place where two railroads juggle nonstop traffic over 29 miles of partially single-tracked mountain rails. In short: Welcome to Mullan Pass! Burlington Northern and Montana Rail Link shared the line when Video Rails captured the excitement on this legendary Pass in 1990. Starting at Helena Junction, we see BN and MRL trains depart for the steep climb to the summit. Every westbound train needs helpers and MRL’s heaviest power is assigned to its helper pool. SD40-2s and SD45s make up the bulk of the power seen here. 15,000-ton coal trains with 45,000 HP grind their way up the 2.2 percent grade, past Iron Ridge, Greenhorn Trestle, and Skyline Trestle to Mullan Tunnel, Blossburg Siding, and Elliston. Huge clouds of diesel exhaust billow out of the tunnel, making it easy to see why it’s called the “Black Fog of Blossburg.”
A special treat is a cab ride across the Pass in the lead helper engine of BN Train 195, a daily mixed freight. Whether you’re viewing the line from the crews’ perspective, from trackside, or through vast panorama views, railroading on Mullan Pass is an awesome experience you’ll want to enjoy again and again!
rickyfreni –
In this program that was made by video rails in 1990, there are a great variety of diesels with SD40-2s, SD45s, & some cabless booster units. Not only does MRL & Burlington Northern appear in this battle over the pass, but also some by other road names. During the departure from Helena in the cab ride segment, the train passes by northern pacific 10 wheeler 1382. Overall, Jim knight did an incredible job narrating this recently turned 30 year old program.
dan_conradt –
Hard-working diesels, colorful consists and spectacular Montana scenery make this a “must have” program. Montana Rail Link and Burlington Northern share the stage, and Cascade Green never looked so good! Camera work is rock solid and narration is informative and entertaining. Helper operations add interest, and a cab ride offers a different view of what train crews face when dealing with tough mountain grades. You can’t go wrong with “Mullan Pass”.
Lloyd –
Mountain railroading… steep grades, long heavy trains, with a lot of power assisting on the headend and helper units part way back. A bonus is a cab ride in a helper unit. Lots of MRL & Bn traffic on the line makes for a great show.
Kevin Willie –
Good Video