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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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BNSF 6712 leads a westbound ballast train off Bozeman Pass
Title:  BNSF 6712 leads a westbound ballast train off Bozeman Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:34:14 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4) MRL 4401(SD70ACe)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
BNSF 7956 starts to pull out of Helena
Title:  BNSF 7956 starts to pull out of Helena
Description:  The train will be heading east on the 2nd Sub.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:44:46 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  60   Comments: 0
BNSF 7271 trails on an eastound manifest
Title:  BNSF 7271 trails on an eastound manifest
Description:  The train is departing Helena on the 2nd Sub.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:44:51 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
BNSF 4551 trails on an eastbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 4551 trails on an eastbound manifest
Description:  The train is departing Helena on the 2nd Sub.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:44:54 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
25th Anniversary Unit at Helena
Title:  25th Anniversary Unit at Helena
Description:  BNSF 6022 is the rear DPU on a train departing Helena east on the MRL 2nd Sub. This is my first time seeing one of these units.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:44:58 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Logos Close Up
Title:  Logos Close Up
Description:  One of the 25th anniversary units is the rear DPU on a train departing Helena east on the MRL 2nd Sub. This is my first time seeing one of these units.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:01 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BNSF units Simmer in Helena Yard
Title:  BNSF units Simmer in Helena Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:04 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Coming down the Hill
Title:  Coming down the Hill
Description:  A helper set returns to Helena from Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:08 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  45   Comments: 0
Helper set Interloper
Title:  Helper set Interloper
Description:  An SD40-2XR is out of place amongst an all SD70ACe helper set seen returning to Helena.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:11 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Descending back to Helena
Title:  Descending back to Helena
Description:  A helper set returns to Helena from Mullan Pass. To the left you can barely see the headlight of a westbound waiting to climb the pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:15 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Starting the Assault on Mullan Pass
Title:  Starting the Assault on Mullan Pass
Description:  An eastbound tank train begins the climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:19 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
BNSF 7958 leads a tank train west a Birdseye Road
Title:  BNSF 7958 leads a tank train west a Birdseye Road
Description:  The train is beginning its climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:23 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
BNSF 7624 trails on an westbound tank train at Birdseye Road
Title:  BNSF 7624 trails on an westbound tank train at Birdseye Road
Description:  The train is beginning its climb up Mullan Pass
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:26 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7624(ES44DC)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Helper Set Coming
Title:  Helper Set Coming
Description:  The mid-train helpers of an westbound tank train approach Birdseye Road.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:30 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
ACe's Middle
Title:  ACe's Middle
Description:  A quartet of SD70Ace's are the mid-train helpers on an westbound tank train.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:33 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Rear DPU at Birdseye Road
Title:  Rear DPU at Birdseye Road
Description:  BNSF 7589 is the rear DPU on an westbound tank train.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:36 AM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Grinding up the Hill
Title:  Grinding up the Hill
Description:  A westbound tank train is now well into its climb up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:40 AM
Location:  Birdseye, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Pacing the DPU
Title:  Pacing the DPU
Description:  Looking out the car window as we pace the ear DPU of an westbound up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:43 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Double your Pleasure on Mullan Pass
Title:  Double your Pleasure on Mullan Pass
Description:  An westbound tank train climbs Mullan Pass as an eastbound manifest waits to descend,
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:47 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
East and West on Mullan Pass
Title:  East and West on Mullan Pass
Description:  A westbound tank train ascends the grade while an eastbound manifest waits to descend.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:50 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Climbing the Hill
Title:  Climbing the Hill
Description:  A westbound tank train ascends the grade while an eastbound manifest waits to descend.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:54 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  13   Comments: 0
Now come the DPUs
Title:  Now come the DPUs
Description:  The mid-train helpers of a westbound tank train round the bend at Austin Road.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:45:57 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Mid-Train Helpers on Mullan Pass
Title:  Mid-Train Helpers on Mullan Pass
Description:  Four ACe's assist a westbound tank train up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:01 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Mid-Train Helpers Close Up
Title:  Mid-Train Helpers Close Up
Description:  Four ACe's assist a westbound tank train up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:05 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Westbound Helpers and an Eastbound Manifest on Mullan Pass
Title:  Westbound Helpers and an Eastbound Manifest on Mullan Pass
Description:  A mid-train helpers of a westbound tank train ascend the grade while an eastbound manifest waits to descend.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:10 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Rear DPU on Mullan Pass
Title:  Rear DPU on Mullan Pass
Description:  The rear DPU of a westbound tank train assists the train up Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:13 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Two for One
Title:  Two for One
Description:  The Rear DPU and mid-train helpers of a westbound tank train can be seen in the frame.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:16 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  73   Comments: 0
My Turn
Title:  My Turn
Description:  An eastbound manifest gets the ight to descend the grade. To the left you can barely see the helpers of a westbound tank train.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:20 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Starting Downwards
Title:  Starting Downwards
Description:  After waiting for a westbound tank train (you an barely see the rear DPU in the middle of the picture) an eastbound manifest continues its descent of Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:23 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Team Up
Title:  Team Up
Description:  BNSF and MRL power lead an eastbound manifest down Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:26 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 0
An eastbound manifest descends Mullan Pass.
Title:  An eastbound manifest descends Mullan Pass.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 10:46:30 AM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Around the curve at Austin
Title:  Around the curve at Austin
Description:  An eastbound manifest descends Mullan pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:23 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3920(ET44C4) BNSF 6687(ES44C4) MRL 257(SD40-2XR)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Crowd at Austin Road
Title:  Crowd at Austin Road
Description:  An eastbound manifest descends Mullan pass in front of the BSMRM crew.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:27 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3920(ET44C4) BNSF 6687(ES44C4) MRL 257(SD40-2XR)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
MRL 257 trails on an eastbound manifest
Title:  MRL 257 trails on an eastbound manifest
Description:  Seen at Austin Road
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:31 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 257(SD40-2XR)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Following Closely
Title:  Following Closely
Description:  Following the eastbound manifest at restricted speed is a light helper set.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:34 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4303(SD70ACe) MRL 4310(SD70ACe) MRL 4315(SD70ACe) MRL 4301(SD70ACe)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Crossing Austin Creek
Title:  Crossing Austin Creek
Description:  The helpers of a westbound tank train cross Austin Creek Trestle
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:38 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 4317(SD70ACe) MRL 4316(SD70ACe)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
ACe's Over Austin Creek
Title:  ACe's Over Austin Creek
Description:  The helpers of a westbound tank train cross Austin Creek Trestle
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:41 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4317(SD70ACe) MRL 4316(SD70ACe) MRL 4307(SD70ACe)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
MRL 4307 over Austin Creek
Title:  MRL 4307 over Austin Creek
Description:  MRL 4307 crosses Austin Creek Trestle as part of helper set on a westbound tank train
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:45 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4307(SD70ACe)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Tank Cars over Austin Creek
Title:  Tank Cars over Austin Creek
Description:  A westbound tank train curves along Austin Creek Trestle.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:49 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Tank train DPU over Austin Creek
Title:  Tank train DPU over Austin Creek
Description:  The rear DPU on a westbound tank train crosses Austin Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:54 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7589(ES44DC)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
BNSF 7589 on Austin Creek Trestle
Title:  BNSF 7589 on Austin Creek Trestle
Description:  The rear DPU on a westbound tank train crosses Austin Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:06:57 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7589(ES44DC)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
MRL 4318 and other units rest at the Helena Engine Terminal
Title:  MRL 4318 and other units rest at the Helena Engine Terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:01 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MRL 4318(SD70ACe) MRL 109(GP9) MRL 252(SD40-2XR)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain waits its turn to battle Mullan Pass
Title:  Westbound Grain waits its turn to battle Mullan Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:05 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W) BNSF 6998(ES44C4)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 1
Title:  Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 1
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:10 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 2
Title:  Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 2
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:14 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 3
Title:  Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 3
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:17 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 4
Title:  Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 4
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:21 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 5
Title:  Westbound Grain along Greenhorn Creek 5
Description:  A westbound grain train climbs Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:24 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4375(C44-9W)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BNSF 3852 trails on a westbound grain train
Title:  BNSF 3852 trails on a westbound grain train
Description:  Seen climbing Mullan Pass along Greenhorn Creek.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:28 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3852(ET44C4)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Here come the Helpers!
Title:  Here come the Helpers!
Description:  The mid-train helpers of a westbound grain train approach our vantage point.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 7/3/2023 3:07:32 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0

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