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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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Smoking it up the Hill
Title:  Smoking it up the Hill
Description:  An eastbound grain train climbs Bozeman Pass
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:06 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
BNSF 4719 leads a grain train up Bozeman Pass
Title:  BNSF 4719 leads a grain train up Bozeman Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:09 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W) BNSF 764(C44-9W)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
At the end of West End
Title:  At the end of West End
Description:  An eastbound grain train reaches the end of the West End Siding. Ahead is the Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:13 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Almost to the Tunnel
Title:  Almost to the Tunnel
Description:  An eastbound grain train approaches Bozeman Pass tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:16 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 4719 leads an eastbound grain train towards Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Title:  BNSF 4719 leads an eastbound grain train towards Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:20 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
By the Old Tunnel
Title:  By the Old Tunnel
Description:  An eastbound grain train passes the portal to the now closed 1884 tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:24 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4719(C44-9W) BNSF 764(C44-9W)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
About to enter the Darkness
Title:  About to enter the Darkness
Description:  An eastbound grain train is about to enter the 3,015 feet Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:28 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7193(ES44C4)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Gobbled Up
Title:  Gobbled Up
Description:  A grain train entering Bozeman Pass tunnel looks something like one snake eating another.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:32 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Earthworm over Bozeman Pass
Title:  Earthworm over Bozeman Pass
Description:  An eastbound grain train crests Bozeman Pass.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:35 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  13   Comments: 0
Clear Signal at East West End
Title:  Clear Signal at East West End
Description:  A soon-to-be-replaced searchlight signal displays a clear signal for an approaching westbound.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:38 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Light in the Tunnel
Title:  Light in the Tunnel
Description:  A westbound train is almost finished with its journey through the 3,015 foot Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:42 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Popping Out
Title:  Popping Out
Description:  A westbound train exists the 3,015 foot Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:45 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
BNSF 6712 leads a train west out of the 3,015 foot Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Title:  BNSF 6712 leads a train west out of the 3,015 foot Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:49 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
BNSF and Montana Rail Link Power Exit the Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Title:  BNSF and Montana Rail Link Power Exit the Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Description:  BNSF and MRL power lead a train west out of the 3,015 foot long Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:52 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4) MRL 4401(SD70ACe)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
What a Lash-Up!
Title:  What a Lash-Up!
Description:  A westbound ballast train with a great lash-up exits Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:33:57 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4) MRL 4401(SD70ACe) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Big Lash-Up out of Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Title:  Big Lash-Up out of Bozeman Pass Tunnel
Description:  A westbound ballast train with a great lash-up exits Bozeman Pass Tunnel.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:34:01 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4) MRL 4401(SD70ACe) MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
A westbound ballast train approaches West End Siding
Title:  A westbound ballast train approaches West End Siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:34:04 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 405(GP35)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
Whole Train in one Shot
Title:  Whole Train in one Shot
Description:  A short westbound ballast train fits in one frame as it passes through West End siding.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:34:07 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3986(ET44C4)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Big Scenery, Small Train
Title:  Big Scenery, Small Train
Description:  The scenery of Bozeman Pass easily dwarfs a short westbound ballast train.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 2:34:10 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3986(ET44C4)
Views:  20   Comments: 0
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:  47   Comments: 0
Drifting along Frontage Road
Title:  Drifting along Frontage Road
Description:  A westbound ballast rain runs along Frontage Road as is enters the Bozeman Siding.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:07 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4)
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Into Bozeman as Dusk
Title:  Into Bozeman as Dusk
Description:  A westbound ballast train drifts into Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:11 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6712(ES44C4)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
MRL 4401 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 4401 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:14 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4401(SD70ACe)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
MRL 251 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 251 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:17 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 251(SD40-2XR)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
MRL 4400 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 4400 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:20 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4400(SD70ACe)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
MRL 265 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 265 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:23 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 265(SD40-2XR)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
MRL 404 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 404 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:27 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 404(GP35)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
MRL 406 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 406 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:30 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 406(GP35)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
MRL 405 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Title:  MRL 405 trails on a Westbound Ballast Train
Description:  Seen on a ballast train entering Bozeman as the day draws to a close.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:33 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 405(GP35)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Sunset on the MRL- Literally!
Title:  Sunset on the MRL- Literally!
Description:  The sun sets over a ballast train coming into Bozeman from the east.
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:37 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 406(GP35) MRL 405(GP35)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
BNSF 3986 trails on a ballast train coming into Bozeman from the east
Title:  BNSF 3986 trails on a ballast train coming into Bozeman from the east
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:40 PM
Location:  Bozeman, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3986(ET44C4)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Former Northern Pacific Helena Depot
Title:  Former Northern Pacific Helena Depot
Description:  The building was built in 1885.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:43 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
NP 1382 sits on display by the Helena Depot
Title:  NP 1382 sits on display by the Helena Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:47 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NP 1382(4-6-0)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Side view of NP 1382
Title:  Side view of NP 1382
Description:  Seen on display next to the former Northern Pacific Depot.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:50 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NP 1382(4-6-0)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Before the Action Begins
Title:  Before the Action Begins
Description:  All is quiet at the Helena Engine Terminal but not for long.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:53 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MRL 109(GP9) MRL 4314(SD70ACe)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Starting the Day
Title:  Starting the Day
Description:  A helper set begins to move out of the yard to start the day's work.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:13:57 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 109(GP9)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
Coming Out
Title:  Coming Out
Description:  A helper set exits the engine terminal to start its day's work.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:00 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe) MRL 109(GP9)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
MRL 4314 leads a helper set out of the engine terminal
Title:  MRL 4314 leads a helper set out of the engine terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:03 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe)
Views:  19   Comments: 0
Guiding the Beast
Title:  Guiding the Beast
Description:  The conductor of the helper set guides his units out of the yard.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:06 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
MRL 4314 is first out on a helper set leaving Helena.
Title:  MRL 4314 is first out on a helper set leaving Helena.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:09 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4314(SD70ACe)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
MRL 4317 is second out on a helper set leaving Helena
Title:  MRL 4317 is second out on a helper set leaving Helena
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:12 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4317(SD70ACe)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
MRL 4316 is third out on a helper set leaving Helena
Title:  MRL 4316 is third out on a helper set leaving Helena
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:16 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4316(SD70ACe)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
MRL 4307 and three other ACe's leave Helena to assist trains up Mullan Pass
Title:  MRL 4307 and three other ACe's leave Helena to assist trains up Mullan Pass
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:19 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4307(SD70ACe)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Heading for Mullan Pass
Title:  Heading for Mullan Pass
Description:  A helper set departs Helena for its day's work.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:22 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MRL 4307(SD70ACe)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
The compact Helena Engine Terminal
Title:  The compact Helena Engine Terminal
Description:  Note the turntable towards the center.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:25 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MRL 109(GP9)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Helena Depot from the track side
Title:  Helena Depot from the track side
Description:  The station was built in 1885.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:28 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
Helena Yard from the West
Title:  Helena Yard from the West
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:32 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  8   Comments: 0
An eastbound manifest waits to leave Helena
Title:  An eastbound manifest waits to leave Helena
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:34 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7956(ES44C4) BNSF 7271(ES44DC) BNSF 4551(C44-9W)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Getting a New Crew
Title:  Getting a New Crew
Description:  An eastbound manifest gets a ew crew while a westbound tank train enters the yard.
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:38 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7956(ES44C4)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
DPU meets Head End at Helena
Title:  DPU meets Head End at Helena
Description:  The DPU of a westbound tank train (right) passes the head end power of an eastbound manifest (left).
Photo Date:  6/11/2023  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 8:14:41 PM
Location:  Helena, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7589(ES44DC) BNSF 7956(ES44C4)
Views:  52   Comments: 0

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