Montana Rail Link (MRL) 325 - Rebuilt EMD SD45-2
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MRL 325
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A trio of MRL SD45-2s haul a rather short LM up the grade of Mullan Pass in a cloud of exhaust; a sight and sound not soon to be forgotten.
Cropped copy of 061123011
A loaded grain train lugs its way up Bozeman Pass.
Four SD45s bring two GP9s and the night gas out of Missoula headed for Paradise, to drop off the$GP9s, and Thompson Falls.
Lots going on at the old NP yards today.
The 5-unit set of Livingston helpers cut-in to a coal train. At the other end of the helper set are the MRL 404 & 405 for a total of 7 units, the two geeps will be set out in Logan for the Harrison local
MRL 325 pulling the rear cars up to the west cut to attach itself as helpers in the middle of a grain train
Helper set arriving at Livingston after shoving a BNSF manifest over Bozeman Pass
Helpers returning to Livingston after shoving a BNSF manifest over Bozeman Pass.
Helpers returning to Livingston after shoving a BNSF manifest over Bozeman Pass.
great HP to weight ratio
Soort train today, one load, one empty
A five set of SD45's cut in mid-train working their way up Bozeman pass
Not the height of the radiator fans....
The trees don't exactl help this shot, but, come on, its cool ;)
With all 6 units, back on the train.
The RBESCM power has just tied onto the RWMCEC's power and the conductors are working on splitting things up.
The RWMCEC has pulled up on the main, leaving one engine in the control point and the RBESCM is starting to pull out towardss the main....
Coming down Mullan for a meet with the MRL/BNSF E-RBESCM0-24A.
My helper picked up these five SD45's in Bozeman after they went over as PA (power assist) units on various trains. The 332 and 319 have only been in service for 1 week in their brand new paint and already the 332 looks like a regular helper. The 319 was the west leader most of the week and managed to dodge the grime and still has a shine. Thanks to my wife for getting this shot as I came in on this helper on the back of the M-SPOLAU with this huge (cool) consist.
On the far right, you can see a Geep in the shop.
