My very first BNSF MAC came in the form of the Columbia Coal train today. Here a faded H2 MAC works towards the southern end of the yard tracks as steam rises from the plant's lake.
A BNSF eastbound coal load passes through the rolling hills of Western North Dakota on its journey east, seen here at the east end of Dengate Siding on 8/9/07.
Empty coal train, NS 736, rolls along the recently built 3rd main near Inman yard. The skyline of downtown Atlanta can be easily seen from this location.
An empty coal train arrives at Inman for a crew change.
A DP shoves on the rear of a coal empty as they head west thru the river valley of the Cedar Creek between Albia and Russell. 70 more miles and they will be into Creston and done with the trip fro... (more)
Willoughby to Chicago
Eastbound Unit Coal