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You're looking at the very first train to depart from the startup of a private intermodal facility at our Logistics Center Hudson in Hudson, Colorado. With the opening of this new facility, we're ready to provide direct service between the Southern California ports and central Colorado to support our customers looking to increase their presence in the growing Denver market.

The development and opening of the facility were made possible through collaboration among BNSF, U.S. Rail and Logistics (USRL), and ConGlobal. Thanks to our employees and our partners in this endeavor. Great work on bringing the vision to reality!

With 430 acres and easy access to I-76 and BNSF's main line, Logistics Center Hudson has room for multiple shovel-ready, rail-served sites that can be customized to meet any customer's needs. Learn more about BNSF Logistics Centers at https://bit.ly/3HU9LuW.

Spanning two-thirds of the United States, our 32,500-mile rail network includes some gorgeous landscapes. Among the ranks at BNSF are many talented photographers, some who drive far and wide to capture glorious shots of our trains. These 13 photos prove their travels are worth it. See more of these breathtaking photos at https://bit.ly/3OsaXcN !

Growth is good: BNSF’s enduring commitment to our customers As another year begins, BNSF Railway continues to grow. In 2023, we devoted over $700 million to expansion and efficiency projects. From completing a six-mile segment of double track in south-central Kansas along our Southern Transcon route and beginning a multi-year expansion project at our intermo...

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The Mystery of the Modoc Line Railroad history See the entire DVD by adding the DVD to your collection. The DVD description is below. https://cspmovies.com/dvd/extreme-spSee the SP battle back to respecta...

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Likely Loop and Lakeview Local, 1974

Railroaders quit after BNSF institutes ‘draconian’ attendance policy Union officials say hundreds of people have left the railroad in the last three months, adding to BNSF’s struggles to move freight through Montana.

We are excited to announce that the Sierra #34 will be preserved at Railtown 1897 SHP in perpetuity. This would not be possible without the exceptional generosity of Mr. Baldo and Mr. Hatch. The #34 is an incredibly historic and important locomotive for Railtown and we are looking forward to the day that it will once again run on the Sierra Railway for the enjoyment and education of families and rail enthusiasts alike.

Save The Beach Train The Vote Is 2/3/22. We Need Your Help.

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Montana Rail Link to end operations, with BNSF taking over (updated) - Trains   MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Rail Link will end its long-term lease on BNSF Railway lines in its namesake state, Idaho, and Washington, with BNSF resuming operation of those routes, MRL President Derek Ollmann told employees in a memo today (Monday, Jan. 10). No timeline for the changeover was ind...

Thieves Raiding Cargo Containers, Stealing Packages On Downtown Section Of Union Pacific Train Tracks The area is littered with thousands of shredded boxes and items, from retailers like Amazon and REI, that robbers left behind, despite Union Pacific's patrols and numerous efforts to clean up the tracks over the last several months.

Tunnel project underscores BNSF’s battle with nature in 2021 - Trains PHOENIX — Extreme weather and natural disasters took a broad toll on railroads in 2021, and BNSF Railway was certainly not exempt. “All of us in the industry,” said Craig Rasmussen, BNSF’s assistant vice president, engineering services and structures, “have realized that Mother Nature is n...

Work crews are making significant progress on repairing BNSF rail bridges and tunnels affected by the Dixie Fire. The photo shows track panels being replaced last weekend on a bridge near Moccasin, California. Our fire train crews remain active and are working closely with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. As coordinated through our Command Center, the tireless work by BNSF response teams has focused on protecting infrastructure and restoring service on the affected line safely as soon as possible.

As the Fall harvest season approaches, we’re ready to work with our customers to deliver their crops to market. BNSF’s commitment to serve our agricultural producers started more than 170 years ago, and it’s still going strong today.

The historic Dixie Fire in California is far from over, and officials currently have no estimate on when it will be completely contained. As the fire continues to grow, the men and women of BNSF — many of them personally affected by the disaster — continue their important work to protect and restore rail infrastructure in the area and ensure the network is ready and able to support movement of the nation's freight.

“We've got everyday heroes working for us, and I couldn't be prouder of our teams," said Rich Dennison, general manager, California Division. “So many have stepped up and risen to meet this challenge, and it's because of their commitment that we will get through this. They deserve our thanks and appreciation."

John Cech, vice president, Engineering, said, "The Engineering teams, along with our Operations partners, have been running a 24x7 response operation for weeks, and we thank them for their dedication. Our employees and contractors, including many from outside of the division, still have a lot of work in front of them to restore service for our customers. I am extremely proud of the team. Their efforts have saved major bridges and other assets critical to the operation."

Thank you to everyone involved in responding to the fire.

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Track to the future: Southern Transcon work continues a long legacy BNSF's Southern Transcon has undergone significant changes since the original line was completed in the 1880s. Our Emporia Subdivision is being expanded to include an adjacent double track and is the last segment of the route to fully realize the vision Cyrus K. Holliday had for BNSF predecessor the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.

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2021 Hop 2 Episode 2: Klamath Falls to Dunsmuir Our trip from Portland to Dunsmuir continues on an absolutely incredible day. There is no way to do the beauty of this route justice, except to ride it. I co...

When mud, rock, water, snow interfere with railroad track When mud, rock, water and snow are on the move, sometimes they find their way onto railroad tracks. That has to be resolved promptly so trains can operate safely. Trackside detectors alert BNSF to obstructions that have shifted onto our tracks.

At Athearn, our team of developers are currently engineering a solution that will bring the model in-line with the quality Athearn promised.

We have heard your concerns, and this prompted an immediate audit of our inventory confirming the issue. The production flaw is causing derailments and the rotating bearing caps to separate from the locomotive. Not every locomotive displays symptoms, and the previously tested development samples were produced correctly, however a complication occurred during production that needs addressing. Athearn is working towards that fix as well as putting in place additional resources to make sure it does not happen again. We at Athearn, are committed to supporting the model railroading hobby and appreciate your past business. We are taking these complaints seriously and actively working towards a satisfactory solution.

When we have a fix that has been thoroughly tested, we’ll implement a service plan to get these locomotives repaired with the least amount of hassle to the owner and under warranty. If your locomotive is working as expected, continuing to use it will not affect the future repairability.

Athearn is not advising any specific DIY repairs to these locomotives currently. Primarily because we do not want you to inadvertently damage the locomotive’s fine details, but also because we’re expecting the forthcoming solution to be a better fix requiring very minimal effort. Once our solution is finalized, we will make available helpful information explaining the problem in detail and what steps Athearn will be taking to correct it.