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Viewing Album:  Montana Color 2007
 
By:Kevin Andrusia
Dates:7/24/2007 - 8/3/2007
Album Info:Third trip on the MRL between Thompson Falls & Livingston.
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BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Title:  BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Description:  Loaded grain train on MRL erupts from Mullan Tunnel. Most of this initial exhaust was generated by the MRL helper fourth out. There are also Aces cut in mid & rear train.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:50 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4809(C44-9W) BNSF 4551(C44-9W) BNSF 7684(ES44DC) MRL 321(SD45-2)
Views:  953   Comments: 0
BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Title:  BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Description:  Loaded grain train on MRL erupts from Mullan Tunnel. Most of this initial exhaust was generated by the MRL helper fourth out. There are also Aces cut in mid & rear train.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:50 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4809(C44-9W) BNSF 4551(C44-9W) BNSF 7684(ES44DC) MRL 321(SD45-2)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Mid-train on unit grain train.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:51 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4313(SD70ACe) MRL 4300(SD70ACe) MRL 4302(SD70ACe)
Views:  674   Comments: 0
BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Title:  BNSF Grain Loads on MRL
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:52 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Bringing up the rear of unit grain train on Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:52 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4303(SD70ACe) MRL 4311(SD70ACe)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Running light back to Helena after assisting a unit grain train.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:53 PM
Location:  Blossburg, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4303(SD70ACe)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Combined Helper units drift back to Helena.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:53 PM
Location:  Birdseye, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4313(SD70ACe) MRL 4300(SD70ACe) MRL 4302(SD70ACe) MRL 321(SD45-2) MRL 4306(SD70ACe) MRL 4304(SD70ACe)
Views:  1270   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Combined Helper units drift back to Helena.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:54 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4313(SD70ACe) MRL 4300(SD70ACe) MRL 4302(SD70ACe) MRL 321(SD45-2) MRL 4306(SD70ACe) MRL 4304(SD70ACe)
Views:  1172   Comments: 0
MRL 4307 East
Title:  MRL 4307 East
Description:  MISLAU (ML) glides down into Helena after tackling Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:54 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4307(SD70ACe) MRL 331(SD45-2)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
LAUPAS
Title:  LAUPAS
Description:  Even with helpers, this train is already having a difficult time climbing away from Helena Junction. One of the motors on the head end has cut out & the helpers are having their own technical difficulties. Train gets up & over this spot before stalling.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:55 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1080(C44-9W)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
LAUPAS
Title:  LAUPAS
Description:  Even with helpers, this train is already having a difficult time climbing away from Helena Junction. One of the motors on the head end has cut out & the helpers are having their own technical difficulties. Train gets up & over this spot before stalling.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:55 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1080(C44-9W)
Views:  281   Comments: 1
CBRW 1015
Title:  CBRW 1015
Description:  Part of LAUPAS
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:56 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 1
NIWX 8925
Title:  NIWX 8925
Description:  Ex-MRL unit getting its last licks in before delivery to a new operator in Washington.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:56 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NIWX 8925(SD45)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
BNSF 5994 In Emergency
Title:  BNSF 5994 In Emergency
Description:  C-SPBBKM came apart here (faulty air hose) & is in the process of being put back together. They were having a hard time on the climb from Townsend to begin with.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:57 PM
Location:  Winston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5994(ES44AC) BNSF 9674(SD70MAC) BNSF 6224(ES44AC) MRL 315(SD45-2)
Views:  716   Comments: 1
LAUPAS & MISLAU
Title:  LAUPAS & MISLAU
Description:  Helpers? Head on? No. Two Laurel trains meet at Tobin.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:57 PM
Location:  Missoula, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4307(SD70ACe) BNSF 1080(C44-9W)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
MRL 4310 West
Title:  MRL 4310 West
Description:  LM is westbound from Garrison.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:43 PM
Location:  Phosphate, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4310(SD70ACe) MRL 4307(SD70ACe) MRL 331(SD45-2) MRL 308(SD45-2)
Views:  751   Comments: 0
KCKPAS on MRL
Title:  KCKPAS on MRL
Description:  Grinding up towards Mullan Tunnel at Skyline Trestle.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:44 PM
Location:  Skyline, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 995(C44-9W) BNSF 5210(C44-9W)
Views:  479   Comments: 1
KCKPAS Boeing Loads
Title:  KCKPAS Boeing Loads
Description:  Well, it IS Skyline....
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:45 PM
Location:  Skyline, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
CSXT 8733 West
Title:  CSXT 8733 West
Description:  C-SPBBKM climbs out of Helena with helpers in the middle & bringing up the rear. Even this far away from my "home rails", I cannot escape the CS&XofT!!!
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:45 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8733(SD60I) BNSF 8259(SD75M) BNSF 8245(SD75M) BNSF 9346(SD70ACe)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
Birdseye View
Title:  Birdseye View
Description:  C-SPBBKM climbs out of Helena with helpers in the middle & bringing up the rear. Here, it's grinding into the grade towards Birdseye.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:46 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4313(SD70ACe) MRL 4300(SD70ACe) MRL 4302(SD70ACe)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  Pushing on the rear of C-SPBBKM over Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:46 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4311(SD70ACe) MRL 4303(SD70ACe)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
MRL Helpers
Title:  MRL Helpers
Description:  C-SPBBKM climbs out of Helena with helpers in the middle & bringing up the rear. Here, it's grinding into the grade towards Birdseye on Mullan Pass.
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:21:47 PM
Location:  Tobin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4303(SD70ACe) MRL 4311(SD70ACe)
Views:  354   Comments: 1
Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Title:  Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Description:  Westbound from Helena on "Great Northwestern National Parks" rail journey.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 8/11/2007 6:46:41 PM
Location:  Garrison, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 114(P42DC) AMTK 132(P42DC) AMTK 47(P42DC)
Views:  1031   Comments: 1
What Fare Do I Qualify For?
Title:  What Fare Do I Qualify For?
Description:  Unexpected visitor has NO time to walk around the yard safely & will crawl underneath the ex-AOE train AND all of the frieght trains in the yard to get to the other side. Every year I have been in Helena, I have seen a pair of deer wandering around Helena Yard early in the AM & today's activity in no way dissuaded them.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 8/11/2007 6:46:38 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  268   Comments: 0
Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Title:  Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Description:  Westbound from Helena on "Great Northwestern National Parks" rail journey, getting into the first part of the climb over MRL's Mullan Pass along War Eagle Hill.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 8/11/2007 6:46:39 PM
Location:  Austin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 114(P42DC) AMTK 132(P42DC) AMTK 47(P42DC)
Views:  1106   Comments: 0
Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Title:  Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Description:  Westbound from Helena on "Great Northwestern National Parks" rail journey, clipping along at track speed.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 8/11/2007 6:46:39 PM
Location:  Elliston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 114(P42DC) AMTK 132(P42DC) AMTK 47(P42DC)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Title:  Grand Luxe ex-AOE
Description:  Westbound from Helena on "Great Northwestern National Parks" rail journey. Light is quickly disappearing as the train speeds west, mostly due to wildfire smoke.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 8/11/2007 6:46:40 PM
Location:  Avon, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 114(P42DC) AMTK 132(P42DC) AMTK 47(P42DC)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
MRL 840 Local
Title:  MRL 840 Local
Description:  Two variants of the MRL paint scheme on two "legit" (non-former-45's) 45-2's.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:55 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 304(SD45-2) MRL 302(SD45-2)
Views:  592   Comments: 0
MRL Helena Helpers
Title:  MRL Helena Helpers
Description:  A quartet of helpers came east to Townsend from Helena for an assist on this coal train.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:56 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4311(SD70ACe)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
MRL 840 Local
Title:  MRL 840 Local
Description:  "Jimbo Local", to be set out at Logan, rides behind the power.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:56 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 304(SD45-2) MRL 302(SD45-2)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
MRL 840 Local
Title:  MRL 840 Local
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:57 PM
Location:  Townsend, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 304(SD45-2) MRL 302(SD45-2)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
MRL 840 Local
Title:  MRL 840 Local
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:57 PM
Location:  Logan, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 304(SD45-2) MRL 302(SD45-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
MRL Work Train
Title:  MRL Work Train
Description:  Power for work train tied up in yard.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:58 PM
Location:  Logan, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 303(SD45-2) MRL 355(SD45T-2M)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
MRL 840 Local
Title:  MRL 840 Local
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:59 PM
Location:  Logan, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 302(SD45-2) MRL 304(SD45-2)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Title:  SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Description:  Headed up to Mullan Pass, the train's power will die before reaching Blossburg.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:53:59 PM
Location:  Avon, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 140(SD70M-2) BNSF 6736(SD40-2)
Views:  888   Comments: 2
SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Title:  SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Description:  It was right around here the crew knew they were going to have trouble cresting Mullan Pass...and before they could reach the siding at Blossburg, the power dies on them.
Photo Date:  7/29/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:00 PM
Location:  Elliston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 140(SD70M-2) BNSF 6736(SD40-2)
Views:  781   Comments: 0
SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Title:  SPOLAU w/ CITX 140
Description:  After a bad night getting into Helena, the SPOLAU has swapped lead motors for the remainder of the trip.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:00 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6736(SD40-2) CITX 140(SD70M-2)
Views:  716   Comments: 1
Helena Trifecta
Title:  Helena Trifecta
Description:  Grain empties, SPOLAU & MISLAU are gathered at the east end of Helena Yard.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:01 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4416(C44-9W) BNSF 6736(SD40-2) MRL 4310(SD70ACe)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
C-BKMSPB
Title:  C-BKMSPB
Description:  Coal train arrives in Helena with one MRL helper already "in consist".
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:01 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5751(ES44AC) CEFX 1022(AC44CW) BNSF 9649(SD70MAC) MRL 382(SD45)
Views:  731   Comments: 0
Abandoned BN Tunnel
Title:  Abandoned BN Tunnel
Description:  Visible along the shoulder of I-15 for much of the stretch between Helena & Butte is former BN roadbed abandonded shortly after the BN merger.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:02 PM
Location:  Basin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  231   Comments: 0
Former BN Roadbed
Title:  Former BN Roadbed
Description:  Visible along the shoulder of I-15 for much of the stretch between Helena & Butte is former BN roadbed abandonded shortly after the BN merger.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:03 PM
Location:  Basin, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
NREX 3641
Title:  NREX 3641
Description:  "Port Of Montana" currently serves Union Pacific, BNSF's semi-isolated Garrison-Butte branch & Rarus Railway.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:08 PM
Location:  Silver Bow, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NREX 3641(GP38AC)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
Title: 
Description:  Ballast train from Pipestone waits for MRL helpers to attach "on the point".
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:09 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7856(SD40-2) EMDX 9027(SD60)
Views:  370   Comments: 1
Title: 
Description:  "Pan" shot of MRL helpers assisting a BNSF ballast train over Bozeman Pass.
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:10 PM
Location:  Chestnut, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 4312(SD70ACe)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
MRL 841 Local
Title:  MRL 841 Local
Description:  "Pan" shot of late-day return from Bozeman (stuck behind stranded ballast train).
Photo Date:  7/30/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:11 PM
Location:  Chestnut, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 405(GP35) MRL 403(GP35)
Views:  714   Comments: 0
Two Of A Kind
Title:  Two Of A Kind
Description:  The last two MRL F45 rest at Livingston...instead of pulling freight out on the road, where they belong. The other two were recently shipped for scrap to Chicago Heights IL.
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 8/7/2007 11:42:12 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 390(F45) MRL 392(F45)
Views:  985   Comments: 3
MRL 680
Title:  MRL 680
Description:  As of this date, 680 is said to be the last "true" SD45 on the MRL roster. All others are now "dash 2" specs. Two F45 also remain on the roster.
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 8/25/2007 10:11:38 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 680(SD45) MRL 311(SD45-2) MRL 253(SD40-2XR)
Views:  1891   Comments: 3
MRL 332
Title:  MRL 332
Description:  One of several unusual items on MRL's roster. This is ex-EL SDP45 3657 (CR 6688) wrecked 11/11/73 & rebuilt with SD45-2 long hood.
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:11 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 332(SD45-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 1
LAUPAS
Title:  LAUPAS
Description:  Pulling from Elton after picking up unmanned MRL helpers.
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:29 PM
Location:  Elton, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5171(C44-9W) BNSF 4803(C44-9W) MRL 346(SD45T-2M) MRL 382(SD45) MRL 351(SD45-2XR)
Views:  756   Comments: 0
MRL Ex-LRC Property
Title:  MRL Ex-LRC Property
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/30/2008 6:54:29 PM
Location:  Livingston, MT
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
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Views:  117   Comments: 0

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