A BNSF grain train has just departed Montana's Capital city, Helena (seen in the distance) and begins the stiff climb over Mullan Pass.

Helper #3 starts to dig into the eastern edge of MRL's Mullan Pass in the middle of a heavy grain train.

With MRL's Helena Helper #3 tucked in mid-train, a loaded BNSF grain train from West Bowdle, SD to Kalama, WA begins its climb up Mullan Pass. They've just departed the double track at Tobin on th... (more)