This program is part 2 and will finish your trip on a “Head-End” ride aboard a Burlington Northern freight train powered by and EMD SD45 3600 HP diesel engine from Everett to Billingham, WA.
The “Belt” interchanges with every railroad through Chicago, it’s Clearing Yard is one of the largest yards in the country. The “West End” sees all the western roads, and of course the BRC itself. Lots of varied action!
One of the best kept railroad secrets is Crawford Hill. Let’s go back to the days when Burlington Northern used their latest power to get over this obstacle. Spectacular scenery, intense action and sheer locomotive power!
Great railroad action in and around the Twin Cities of Minnesota from 1979 to 1988! You will be amazed at the sights and sounds of classic railroads that no longer exist.
What a great combination: Fallen Flags and early diesels! Lots of great footage, including an Alco S-2 being jump started with a welder and flames coming out of the stack!
Journey back in time with George Redmond, to the 1980s and 1990s. It was an exciting time in American railroading. This show covers hot spots in 4 states with 8 railroads.
Railfans remember the numerous C30-7 units not only for BN Green they wore so well, but also for the distinctive chugging sound that was unique to the GE FDL series prime movers.
This program features Burlington Northern E-9 diesels in passenger service at locations along the Chicago-Aurora Line including Brookfield, Hollywood, Westmont, Downers Grove, Belmont, Liske and Naperville.
This program features a track-side tour of Nebraska starting with a visit to the busy Burlington Northern corridor between Grand Island and Crawford including Cairo.
Exciting action from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Santa Fe and the birth years of the Burlington Northern and Amtrak as we visit Galesburg and Cameron, Illinois in the mid-70s.
Cascade green and black locomotives are seen in such locations as the Twin Cities, St. Joseph, Missouri, The Sandhills Region of Nebraska, Crawford Hill and Edgemont, South Dakota.
Cascade green and black locomotives are seen in such locations as Wyoming’s Wind River Canyon, Montana’s Bozeman and Mullen Pass and Skykomish, Washington.
Through one of the most unique areas in Arizona, watch the BNSF host a parade of trains! Here are TWO shows, on THREE Discs: “Before the Pumpkins” and “Return to the Arizona Forest”.
F Units and E Units, commonly known as Covered Wagons, were standard power in the 1950s & 60s. By the 1970s, age was catching up to these classic units and their numbers began to dwindle. See them again in Covered Wagons of the Cascade!
Visit Kansas City and surrounding areas, before all the great mergers of the 90s. See trains from many different roads, with detailed maps and narration.