Charlie McHenry · @CharlieMcHenry
402 followers · 1141 posts · Server connectop.us

Safety Inspector Fired for Finding Too Many Defects Could Cost Railroad Millions - Dude was fired for reporting the truth and his supervisor got a $20k bonus for getting rid of him and protecting corporate profits over passenger safety. Surprised? I didn’t think so. jalopnik.com/safety-inspector-

#bnsf #railroads #railroadsafety #transportation #burlingtonnorthernsantafe #corporategreed

Last updated 1 year ago

Laura Loe (Seattle) · @LauraLoeSeattle
437 followers · 1033 posts · Server social.ridetrans.it

Train over Ship Canal Bridge

#seattle #bnsf #train

Last updated 1 year ago

Railpage Transport News · @railpage
82 followers · 1719 posts · Server theblower.au
🌿 סנהפ אביבי 🌿 · @amayasnep
31 followers · 323 posts · Server meow.social

is the only with trackage rights linking Canada, Mexico, and the United States under one railway company. That’s over 32,000 km of trackage across three countries!

Quite a remarkable move, and something that’ll compete with the railway titans (UP) and . UP is already making moves to partner with , the largest freight railway company in Mexico, to streamline the transfer of cargo across the U.S.-Mexico border in order to compete with CPKC.

#trains #ferromex #bnsf #unionpacific #railway #cpkc

Last updated 1 year ago

Andreas Wiedenhoff · @andreaswiedenhoff
510 followers · 363 posts · Server rail.chat

Lovely Western Springs 🇺🇸 station on the busy Racetrack is a particularly nice place for train-watching. commuter services, passenger trains and freight are passing through or stopping here.

#bnsf #chicago #metrabnsf #amtrak

Last updated 1 year ago

Andreas Wiedenhoff · @andreaswiedenhoff
510 followers · 362 posts · Server rail.chat

|land 🇺🇸 is home to a dense rail network. The western approach, nicknamed BNSF “Chicago Racetrack”, is among the country’s busiest railway lines. The stainless steel bi-level “Gallery Cars” designed by in the 1950s are still to be seen in commuter trains.

#chicago #budd #metra #bnsf

Last updated 1 year ago

Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
72 followers · 282 posts · Server sfba.social

BNSF 6721 is leading a 2+1 grain train in Vancouver, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. Power on this train was BNSF 6721, 7435 + 5964.
BNSF 6721 is an an ES44C4. Reportedly it was built by GE in 2011 as an ES44C4, builder's number 60391.

#trains #railroads #Railroading #bnsf #ge #es44c4 #vancouverwa #washington

Last updated 1 year ago

Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
72 followers · 281 posts · Server sfba.social

BNSF 5203 is leading a 3+1 stack train, waiting for a crew, in Vancouver, WA on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The power for this train was BNSF 5203, 7364, 5041 + 8398.
BNSF 5203 is a GE C44-9W. Reportedly: BNSF 5203 was built by GE in 2003, serial number 54366.
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#trains #railroads #Railroading #bnsf #ge #c44 #vancouverwa #washington

Last updated 1 year ago

Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
71 followers · 280 posts · Server sfba.social

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, BNSF 2600 seems comfortable in front of the passenger station at Vancouver, WA.
BNSF 2600 is a GP39-3. Reportedly: BNSF 2600 was built in 1965 by EMD as an ATSF GP35, ATSF 1301, builders number 28698. In 2015 it was rebuilt into a GP39-3. Reporting marks and numbers said to be associated with this locomotive include: ATSF 1301, ATSF 3301, ATSF 2801, ATSF 3561, BNSF 2501 and BNSF 2600.
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#trains #railroads #Railroading #bnsf #EMD #gp39 #vancouverwa #washington

Last updated 1 year ago

DandyDonald · @DandyDonald
1 followers · 72 posts · Server masto.yttrx.com

Another FIERY Train Derailment Catastrophe

youtu.be/ob9ZIOXxh0E

A train carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire in Minnesota. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks. Watch TYT LIVE on weekdays 6-8 pm ET.

#trainderailment #minnesota #bnsf #tyt #tytnetwork #theyoungturks

Last updated 1 year ago

Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
71 followers · 279 posts · Server sfba.social

On Friday, March 24, 2023, at Vancouver, WA, BNSF 2518 is leading BNSF 3010.
BNSF Railway 2518 is an EMD GP39-3. Reportedly: BNSF 2518 was built by EMD in 1962 as a GP30, ATSF 1203, EMD serial number 27190. Reporting marks and numbers assigned to this locomotive include: LTEX 2403, BNSF 2403, ATSF 2703, ATSF 3203, ATSF 1203. Rebuilt as a GP39-3 in 2017.

#trains #railroads #Railroading #bnsf #EMD #gp30 #vancouverwa #washington

Last updated 1 year ago

Political IQ · @PoliticalIQ
94 followers · 771 posts · Server newsie.social
Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
70 followers · 278 posts · Server sfba.social

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at White Rock Promenade in White Rock, BC, Canada, BNSF 6908 is leading a 3+1 empty coal train south towards the border. The DPU shoving on the rear is BNSF 8183.
BNSF 6908 is a GE ES44C4. BNSF 6908 was built by GE in 2012 as an ES44C4 serial number 60842.

#trains #railroads #Railroading #bnsf #ge #es44c4 #whiterockbc #canada

Last updated 1 year ago

Squisholas · @honyell
118 followers · 1071 posts · Server mindly.social

Operation Life Saver

#looklistenlive #railroad #bnsf #me

Last updated 1 year ago

affeu · @affeu
1140 followers · 2088 posts · Server det.social
Robert Russes · @russes
43 followers · 285 posts · Server social.vivaldi.net

@redwhitebluedude If you want some BNSF moving wallpaper, search YouTube for “LaPlata Railcam”.

#bnsf #laplata

Last updated 1 year ago

Alan McConchie · @alan
837 followers · 195 posts · Server subdued.social
MiBaWi - Michael Barthel · @MiBaWi
239 followers · 475 posts · Server m.ai6yr.org

8 freight rail tankers derailed near , , on Wednesday evening.
Despite initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office that the train was carrying hazardous materials, confirmed that the train was actually carrying corn syrup.

#topock #arizona #mojavecounty #bnsf

Last updated 1 year ago

Jester · @OGjester
3 followers · 30 posts · Server stranger.social

Railroads dangling $50k hiring bonuses out there wondering why no one is applying, acting like we didn’t all just watch how hard they fought to prevent their workers from having even one damn sick day.

#railroad #peb250 #csx #norfolksouthern #unionpacific #bnsf

Last updated 1 year ago

Steve Sloan · @steve_sloan
34 followers · 89 posts · Server sfba.social

BNSF 7435 meets another train on a flyover over Santa Fe Junction in Kansas City Missouri in the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2019.

#trains #railroads #Railroading #missouri #kansascity #bnsf

Last updated 2 years ago