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BNSF Railway (BNSF) 679 - GE C44-9W

Owner:
BNSF - BNSF Railway
Model:
GE C44-9W
Serial Number:
48072
Order No:
1829
Frame Number:
Built:
8 / 1994
Built As:
ATSF 679
Pictures Available:
100
Notes:
Ex-ATSF, Scrapped 2/22

Photo Gallery

ATSF 679 behind
ATSF 679 behind
Photo Date: Jul 8, 2012
Uploaded: Mar 15, 2025
Location: Fridley, MN
Author: Andrew Goblirsch
Categories: Track
Locomotives: ATSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
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BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: May 9, 2005
Uploaded: Feb 1, 2023
Location: West Garrett, IN
Author: Alan Gaines
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
683 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: May 9, 2005
Uploaded: Jul 5, 2022
Location: West Garrett, IN
Author: Alan Gaines
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
700 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Sep 25, 2016
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2021
Location: Augusta, KS
Author: Matt Albert
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
574 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Sep 25, 2016
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2021
Location: Augusta, KS
Author: Matt Albert
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
588 Views 0 Comments
Both Before & After Warbonnet Dash 9s Head East
Both Before & After Warbonnet Dash 9s Head East

Slowly Rolling Towards Amboy both a Santa Fe & BNSF Warbonnet Dash 9 Team up coupled back to back as the 2nd and 3rd units on a Stack Train

Photo Date: Nov 25, 2019
Uploaded: Mar 13, 2021
Location: Amboy, CA
Author: Ryan Hahn
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 769 (C44-9W)
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A Worn but Impressive Ex Santa Fe Warbonnet Dash 9 in the Desert
A Worn but Impressive Ex Santa Fe Warbonnet Dash 9 in the Desert

BNSF 679 looking more like its still ATSF 679 rolls East Across the Needles Sub West of Amboy on an Eastbound Stack Train

Photo Date: Nov 25, 2019
Uploaded: Mar 13, 2021
Location: Amboy, CA
Author: Ryan Hahn
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W)
1116 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Jun 9, 2020
Uploaded: Jun 9, 2020
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Author: Corey Taylor
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1113 Views 0 Comments
Denver Yard
Denver Yard

BNSF 679 + 2 just in from a run

Photo Date: Aug 30, 2002
Uploaded: Sep 17, 2019
Location: Denver, CO
Author: Mike Hartman
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1043 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 7520
BNSF 7520

BNSF 7520 and two other locomotives lead a westbound manifest.

Photo Date: Aug 13, 2019
Uploaded: Aug 13, 2019
Location: Aurora, IL
Author: Eric Slemp
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 7520 (ES44DC) BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 5692 (AC44CW)
707 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Mar 23, 2019
Uploaded: Mar 25, 2019
Location: Modesto, CA
Author: James Nessen Railfanning
Categories: Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 3878 (ET44C4)
839 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679 West
BNSF 679 West
Photo Date: May 27, 2007
Uploaded: Nov 28, 2018
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Author: Joe Huss
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 771 (C44-9W)
1041 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 679 West @ Shiloh, IL
BNSF 679 West @ Shiloh, IL
Photo Date: Sep 15, 2018
Uploaded: Sep 18, 2018
Location: , MO
Author: Evan Acker
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1344 Views 3 Comments
BNSF 6995 with Great Power
BNSF 6995 with Great Power

BNSF 6995 leads a Z Train with reefer cars up front with Great Power

Photo Date: Jul 15, 2017
Uploaded: May 15, 2018
Location: (Bena) Kern County, CA
Author: Dom Blevins
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 6995 (ES44C4) BNSF 3881 (ET44C4) BNSF 679 (C44-9W) CSX 5366 (ES44DC)
1011 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Jul 15, 2017
Uploaded: May 15, 2018
Location: Barstow, CA
Author: Dom Blevins
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
692 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679

BNSF 679 (former ATSF) heading east towards Flagstaff Station. Sure has seen better days.

Photo Date: Apr 9, 2018
Uploaded: Apr 10, 2018
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Author: Matthew Bartush
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
651 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679

BNSF 679 (former ATSF) heading east towards Flagstaff Station. Sure has seen better days.

Photo Date: Apr 9, 2018
Uploaded: Apr 10, 2018
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Author: Matthew Bartush
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1545 Views 6 Comments
BNSF 679 Roster.
BNSF 679 Roster.
Photo Date: Oct 13, 2017
Uploaded: Dec 17, 2017
Location: Henrietta, MO
Author: Shane Gillam
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
765 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Jul 21, 2017
Uploaded: Jul 24, 2017
Location: Big Lake, MN
Author: Todd Reineccius
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 8349 (ES44C4)
646 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Jul 21, 2017
Uploaded: Jul 24, 2017
Location: Big Lake, MN
Author: Todd Reineccius
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 8349 (ES44C4)
673 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679

A Wbrbonnet trails on an eastbound manifest through Coon Rapids.

Photo Date: Jan 20, 2017
Uploaded: Jan 21, 2017
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Author: Josiah Larson
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 5777 (ES44AC) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
775 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Jul 16, 2016
Uploaded: Jul 17, 2016
Location: Berwyn, IL
Author: Jacob Francois
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
327 Views 0 Comments
ATSF 679 behind
ATSF 679 behind
Photo Date: Jul 8, 2012
Uploaded: Sep 1, 2015
Location: Fridley, MN
Author: Andrew Goblirsch
Categories: Track
Locomotives: ATSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
363 Views 0 Comments
HLCX 8142 leads a CSX grain train
HLCX 8142 leads a CSX grain train

Wilmington Sub

Photo Date: Apr 28, 2005
Uploaded: Mar 2, 2015
Location: Laurinburg, NC
Author: Harold Hodnett
Categories:
Locomotives: HLCX 8142 (SD40-2) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1568 Views 1 Comments
HLCX 8142 & BNSF 679 are tied down in the siding on a CSX train
HLCX 8142 & BNSF 679 are tied down in the siding on a CSX train

Wilmington Sub

Photo Date: Apr 28, 2005
Uploaded: Mar 2, 2015
Location: Laurinburg, NC
Author: Harold Hodnett
Categories:
Locomotives: HLCX 8142 (SD40-2) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1622 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Dec 7, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 8, 2014
Location: Vancouver, WA
Author: Richard Chase
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
385 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 6661 & BNSF 679
BNSF 6661 & BNSF 679

Roster shot.

Photo Date: Nov 28, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 3, 2014
Location: Madison, IL
Author: Matthew Schimmel
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 6661 (ES44C4) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
693 Views 0 Comments
Pacing A True Santa Fe
Pacing A True Santa Fe

BNSF 679 is second out on the H-DYTGAL as it rolls along State St. in Madison, Illinois.

Photo Date: Nov 28, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 3, 2014
Location: Madison, IL
Author: Matthew Schimmel
Categories: Roster,Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
396 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Dec 3, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 3, 2014
Location: Cable, MN
Author: Jacob Nelson
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
383 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679 Roster Shot.
BNSF 679 Roster Shot.
Photo Date: Nov 28, 2014
Uploaded: Dec 2, 2014
Location: Madison, IL
Author: Shane Gillam
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
661 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Feb 24, 2014
Uploaded: Mar 16, 2014
Location: Houston, TX
Author: Bob Keenan
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
415 Views 0 Comments
BNSF C44-9W 4149
BNSF C44-9W 4149
Photo Date: Nov 26, 2013
Uploaded: Dec 9, 2013
Location: Moore, OK
Author: Kent Held
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
442 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Oct 30, 2013
Uploaded: Nov 2, 2013
Location: Fresno, CA
Author: Bob Keenan
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
214 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Sep 12, 2013
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2013
Location: Flynn, TX
Author: Philip M. Goldstein
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
597 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Sep 12, 2013
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2013
Location: Flynn, TX
Author: Philip M. Goldstein
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
563 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 7837 & 679 (warbonnet)
BNSF 7837 & 679 (warbonnet)
Photo Date: Sep 12, 2013
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2013
Location: Flynn, TX
Author: Philip M. Goldstein
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 7837 (ES44DC) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
770 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Sep 12, 2013
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2013
Location: Flynn, TX
Author: Philip M. Goldstein
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
544 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 7837 & 679 (nb leaders); 9799 & 5863 (sb pushers)
BNSF 7837 & 679 (nb leaders); 9799 & 5863 (sb pushers)
Photo Date: Sep 12, 2013
Uploaded: Sep 12, 2013
Location: Flynn, TX
Author: Philip M. Goldstein
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 7837 (ES44DC) BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 9799 (SD70MAC) BNSF 5863 (ES44AC)
1080 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 5119, 4556 + ATSF 679 mixed freight
BNSF 5119, 4556 + ATSF 679 mixed freight
Photo Date: Jul 8, 2012
Uploaded: Sep 10, 2013
Location: Fridley, MN
Author: Andrew Goblirsch
Categories: Track
Locomotives: BNSF 5119 (C44-9W) BNSF 4556 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
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BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Aug 11, 2013
Uploaded: Aug 12, 2013
Location: Little Falls, MN
Author: Matt Hagfors
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
366 Views 0 Comments
NS 309
NS 309
Photo Date: Jun 14, 2013
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2013
Location: Blasdell, NY
Author: Stephen Grekulak
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 7635 (ES44DC)
859 Views 1 Comments
NS 309 @ CP GB
NS 309 @ CP GB
Photo Date: Jun 14, 2013
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2013
Location: Blasdell, NY
Author: Stephen Grekulak
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W)
784 Views 1 Comments
NS 309
NS 309

Warbonnet on the Point, Sailors Delight!

Photo Date: Jun 14, 2013
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2013
Location: Buffalo, NY
Author: Stephen Grekulak
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W)
916 Views 2 Comments
NS 309 by Seneca St
NS 309 by Seneca St

Warbonnet on the Point, Sailors Delight!

Photo Date: Jun 14, 2013
Uploaded: Jul 26, 2013
Location: Buffalo, NY
Author: Stephen Grekulak
Categories: Roster
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) ATSF 679 (C44-9W)
791 Views 1 Comments
Reactivated BNSF 600's
Reactivated BNSF 600's

Part of a group of 10 BNSF 600's here being reactivated to duty. There was another group of 10 reactivated as well earlier in the week.

Photo Date: May 17, 2013
Uploaded: May 19, 2013
Location: Topeka, KS
Author: Jeff Carlson
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 661 (C44-9W) BNSF 695 (C44-9W) BNSF 698 (C44-9W) BNSF 677 (C44-9W) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
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Reactivated BNSF 600's
Reactivated BNSF 600's

Part of a group of 10 BNSF 600's here being reactivated to duty. There was another group of 10 reactivated as well earlier in the week.

Photo Date: May 17, 2013
Uploaded: May 19, 2013
Location: Topeka, KS
Author: Jeff Carlson
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 698 (C44-9W) BNSF 677 (C44-9W) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
1267 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679
BNSF 679
Photo Date: Nov 28, 2012
Uploaded: Dec 3, 2012
Location: Elmwood, IL
Author: Wyatt M
Categories:
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
655 Views 1 Comments
BNSF 7479 East
BNSF 7479 East
Photo Date: Oct 22, 2012
Uploaded: Oct 23, 2012
Location: Elk River, MN
Author: Joe Huss
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 7479 (ES44DC) BNSF 679 (C44-9W)
849 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679 West
BNSF 679 West

H-GALNTW

Photo Date: Sep 5, 2012
Uploaded: Sep 5, 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Author: Joe Huss
Categories: Signal,Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 7293 (ES44DC)
914 Views 0 Comments
BNSF 679 West
BNSF 679 West

M-NTWSNO

Photo Date: Apr 9, 2012
Uploaded: Jul 10, 2012
Location: Elk River, MN
Author: Joe Huss
Categories: Action
Locomotives: BNSF 679 (C44-9W) BNSF 4926 (C44-9W) BNSF 1974 (SD40-2)
1196 Views 0 Comments