A great day of train chasing on the way to photograph the MRL is what Brian Ambrose's post is all about, entitled, Headed for the MRL via the Lakeside Sub in the Lakeside Sub Blog.
June 02, 2014
Photos of the NP Depot at Sunnyside, WA is the focus of Brian Ambrose's post, entitled, A stop at Sunnyside, WA in the NP Perspectives Blog.
Tangent Scale Models is pleased to announce our next release of HO Scale Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hoppers. The PS4750 was the largest production covered hopper design in history, and is therefore statistically important to virtually any modeler from the 1970s to the present.
For all those who sacrificed, and to all who still serve, thank you veterans! Happy MemorialDay to everyone! From all of us here at QStation.org!
May 23 & 24, 2014
Come and enjoy the 9th Annual “24 Hours @ Saginaw” 2014!
For the past 8 years the North Texas Chapter, NRHS has had the privilege of hosting a 24 hour railwatching event at the Saginaw Depot over Memorial Day weekend starting Friday evening and ending Saturday evening for a full 24 hours. Last year we had approximately 130 or more Railfans attend this event to watch trains day and night. In addition, we schedule programs to include slide shows, speakers, clinics, videos and railroad trivia to keep guests entertained between trains.
Help preserve Burlington Northern EMD F45 Locomotive #6644!
Save a BN F45 locomotive from scrap, and preserve on display for future generations.
If you would like to help, click here for more information.
May 18, 2014
The BN Tribute has been updated - GP9 1855 have been added to the Northern Pacific Roster..
May 11, 2014
Happy Mother's Day! - To Moms everywhere - thank you for all you do - we honor and love you! From all of us here at QStation.org!
May 10, 2014
The BN Tribute has been updated - SD70MAC 9510 has been added to the Burlington Northern Roster.
Today is National Train Day! For more information, click here.
May 06, 2014
The old old Seneca Spur is the focus of Brian Ambrose's post, entitled, Seneca Spur 4-13-14 in the NP Perspectives Blog.
May 03, 2014
Historic Union Station has been serving Los Angeles County for 75 years. Join Metro, Amtrak and Metrolink as we commemorate this iconic station’s 75th birthday and celebrate all things rail today, Saturday, May 3, 10am-4pm.
Time was spent photographing the NP Depot at Toppenish, WA and the picture results can be seen in Brian Ambrose's post, entitled, Toppenish, WA on April 13, 2014 in the NP Perspectives Blog.
April 25, 2014
Athearn supplied information on an upcoming HO Scale SD60M run for the BNSF. Road Name features will include:
First time: Renumbered from 92xx series to the 81xx series
Working round top deck mounted ditch lights when operated using DCC
Cab headlight and number boards
Nathan AirChime K3LA 3-chime air horn with square bracket
Brian Ambrose relates the history of a BN-painted caboose in Iowa in a post, entitled, BN caboose 11396 (ex-NP 1050) in the NP Perspectives Blog.
April 14, 2014
Join the City of Las Vegas and MainStreet de Las Vegas to welcome the new owners of Hotel Castaneda and learn of their plans to restore the building to its original use! ...special guests include Governor Martinez. Today at 12:00 pm MDT at the Lobby & Dining Room of Hotel Castaneda at 524 Railroad Avenue, Las Vegas, NM.
April 12, 2014
Today is the Northwest Santa Fe Mini-Meet at Auburn (Seattle area), WA.
This is your invitation to attend the 15th annual Mini-Meet of Santa Fe Railway fans and modelers in the Northwest. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 410 H Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
Cost for the event and handouts is $8 to cover costs of renting the room and copying the handouts. Sale tables are available for a $10 fee per table.
April 08, 2014
Expecting an empty grain train, Brian Ambrose was surprised to find an oil empty on the Stampede Sub, so he gives chase to the train, and that story is chronicled in a blog post, entitled, BNSF 4505 East Cabin Creek to MP 13" in the Stamped Sub Blog.
April 07, 2014
There was quite a variety of motive power to be found on the Seattle Subdivision, and Brian Ambrose gives an overview of all types of locomotives in a blog post, entitled, Variety in the Seattle area in the Seatle Sub Blog.
April 06, 2014
The The Riverside Historical Society is having a presentation today, entitled, Cajon at War—The San Bernardino Bomb Plant. Stuart A. Forsyth presents a thoroughly researched, beautifully illustrated, and fascinatingly presented talk on the little-known history of this particular Southland contribution to the American victory in World War II.
April 05-06, 2014
The Heart of Texas Free-Mo meet will be held in Brownwood on April 5th and 6th at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center and the Lehnis Railroad Museum.
Numerous Free-Mo model railroading modules will all come together to form one large, room-sized operation layout. The modules all meet one specific standard to allow everyone to connect their module or modules to those of another person, club or group. There will be numerous types and models in operation throughout the event.
The North Texas Free-Mo is a large group of model railroaders in the Fort Worth & Dallas area. They will transport their modules to join up with the Brownwood Lehnis Heart of Texas Model Railroad club. Adding to that will be the individual modules of other railroaders coming in from around Texas and Oklahoma.
Operating hours will be Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM and Sunday Noon to 4 PM.
BLMA Models is introducing the Second Run of HO & N Scale Bx-166, 60' Double-Door Box Cars, with the classic 'Shock Control' paint scheme by the Santa Fe. Coming in two paint variations - 12 numbers of each - these are perfect for mid-70's+ modelers.
SUPER SHOCK CONTROL (1974+) - These cars will feature authentic, as delivered paint and lettering details including black ends, and Railroad Gothic style fonts. Coming in 12 unique road numbers.
SHOCK CONTROL (1982+) - In 1982, the Santa Fe switched to Helvetica Gothic as their font of choice for all new and re-painted rolling stock. Furthermore, the car paint job was simplified with one single color throughout (goodbye black ends) and the removal of 'Super' from 'Shock Control', and 'A smoother ride'. Coming in 12 unique road numbers.
For more information on the HO Scale Bx-166 60' Double Door Box Car - Run #2, click here.
For more information on the N Scale Bx-166 60' Double Door Box Car - Run #2, click here.
The PNWR "Quick-Check" website has been redone Winter has finally arrived on the Stampede Sub, and Brian Ambrose describes the season in a blog post, entitled Winter comes to the Stampede Sub.
February 25, 2014
A brand new website, dedicated to the railfanning in Washington State, has been launched. Click here to view the new website by Brian Ambrose.
February 23, 2014
Winter has finally arrived on the Stampede Sub, and Brian Ambrose describes the season in a blog post, entitled Winter comes to the Stampede Sub.
Happy New Year to everyone from all of us here at QStation.org!
December 31, 2013
A lot of photos of an historic ex-NP Depot take center stage in this NP Perspectives blog post by Brian Ambrose, entitled, Miles City, MT ex-NP depot.
December 30, 2013
There was a great variety of locomotives and rolling stock in South Seattle on 30 December 2013, and Brian Ambrose documents the findings with beautiful photographs in the Seattle Sub Blog post, entitled, Variety at South Seattle. Enjoy!
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us here at QStation.org!
December 16, 2013
Monday is usually not a great day of the week, but it proved to be spectacular by way of Brian Ambrose. He captured the MRL Gas Local as well as a copious amount of trains on this usually mundane day of the week. Read more about the adventures in the post entitled, Monday is a good MRL day.
December 8, 2013
The annual Christmas trip to Montana is chronicled in a new MRL Blog post, entitled"Wet day on the MRL 12-1-13 by Brian Ambrose. Although there was a lot of wet weather, there's plenty of BNSF and MRL train action!
New territory is explored in the Yakima Valley Sub Blog post, entitled, "Bridge 102 at Roza 11-16-13 by Brian Ambrose. Also included in this post is one of the most beautiful, striking, and haunting photographs of a bridge you'll ever see!
November 17, 2013
While on the way to Yakima Valley Sub, Brian Ambrose takes readers to a modern version of the Northern Pacific contraption, and then photographs a BNSF grain train with a Fall Foliage background. Read all of this and more in the post entitled, "Headed to the Yakima Valley Sub!
November 10, 2013
Brian Ambrose follows a BNSF "earthworm train" in the latest post to the Stampede Sub Blog, entitled "Eastside of Stampede Pass 11-10-13", and also finds a very unique BNSF locomotive.
November 8, 2013
Athearn has announced the released of an HO Scale GP7 equipped with Santa Fe's "Topeka Cab". Some background:
In 1972, Santa Fe began rebuilding their GP7 and GP9 fleet with “chopped” short hoods for improved visibility and a host of internal improvements and upgrades. These units sported the unofficial designation of GP7u and GP9u by railfans - the “u” indicating “upgraded”. Hundreds served all over the vast Santa Fe system in a variety of roles.
Model features:
All-new tooling
Three versions:
Phase I GP7u: 86” tall engine compartment doors
Phase II GP7u: 86” + 82” tall engine compartment doors
Phase II GP9u
“Topeka” cab with interior
“Blanked” dynamic brake housings where applicable
ATSF-modified slotted and deleted sidesill “skirts”
InterMountain Railway Co. announces its third variation of rebuilt Geep to its HO-scale product line with Santa Fe’s signature “Topeka Cab” diesels. The first Geep announced was Illinois Central/Illinois Central Gulf’s Paducah GP10. The second announcement for this series of diesel models was Seaboard Coast Line’s GP16. All three examples represent railroad rebuilding programs begun in the 1970s to gain new life from early production EMD GP7 and GP9 motive power.
InterMountain’s Santa Fe “Topeka Cab” Geep will be offered in standard DC and DCC equipped with SoundTraxx Tsunami sound. A source at InterMountain reports tooling is being cut on all three diesels and plans are to show early pre-production samples in the early part of 2014. Specifics on road numbers and details for InterMountain’s Santa Fe “Topeka Cab” release will be made official and presented in the near future.
November 2, 2013
Remember that on 09 November 2013 is the 26th Annual Kansas City Meet at the Old Mission Methodist Church in Fairway, KS. Cost is $5 at the door, and doors open at 8 am. Click the thumbnail below for more details.
The Fall is a time when one can enjoy the wondrous colors that Nature reveals. In the Autumn on the Stampede Sub post on the Stampede Sub Blog, Brian Ambrose demonstrates the Fall colors while taking readers on a chase of a BNSF empty grain train.
October 8, 2013
Wile on the subject of the annual train show at Toppenish, WA, Brian Ambrose gives readers the experience of the caboose ride taken the same day. Read all about it here.
October 8, 2013
Posted to the NP Perspectives Blog, Brian Ambrose discusses the annual train show at Toppenish, WA. Read all about it here.
Although not posted till here in September, Brian Ambrose gives a report from late August on a trip up to Tacoma, WA where he caught a GP9, BNSF orange power, and a Warbonnet! Read all about it here.
September 18, 2013
Posted to the Seattle Sub Blog, Brian Ambrose outlines the good fortune of stopping off at South Seattle on a Friday afternoon. Read all about it here.
September 15, 2013
In a new entry posted to the Scenic Sub Blog, Brian Ambrose gives the details on the SD9 recently donated by BNSF to city of Skykomish, WA. Read all about it here.
September 09, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the Yakima Valley Sub Blog detailing a chase of a BNSF coal train while on the way to the 16th Annual Train Show & Swap Meet at Toppenish, WA. Read all about it here.
September 05, 2013
This blog entry shows an older date, however it was just recently released because it the first blog entry to now contain video! In the Same Places Change Blog, Brian Ambrose discusses the changes of Cabin Creek before and after. Read all about it here.
September 1, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the NP Perspectives Blog detailing on what happened to a former NP SW1200. Read all about it here.
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the Stampede Sub Blog which portrays a top-heavy timber bridge, and details equipment used to shockcrete a tunnel, as well as an almost brand new BNSF diesel. Read all about it here.
August 11, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the Seattle Sub Blog detailing the new Argo cross-over point so delays are fewer for BNSF trains. Read all about it here.
August 4, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the Stampede Sub Blog entitled,Exploring Mile 15. The post tells of his trek along Mile 15 on the Stampede Sub and unusual power on a coal drag.
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the NP Perspectives Blog entitled,Green River Crossing at MP 58.9. The post is a follow-up from the "Walk into Lester" and details the bridge from the trek.
Brian Ambrose has posted a new entry in the Stampede Sub Blog entitled,The walk into Lester 7-6-13. The post tells of his trek into Lester and photographing trains on the once double-track, now single-track bridge. A fantastic post to read!
Micro-Trains has released an N Scale 40' Standard Box Car with Double Doors: Northern Pacific #38268. Retail: $17.65.
July 15, 2013
In stores now: Genesis ES44AC GEVO's by Athearn in HO Scale. Retail $299.98. The Athearn Genesis ES44AC GEVO's are available in 4 road numbers: #5817, #5862, #5906, & #5933.
July 14, 2013
Shipping to retailers next week: Athearn HO Scale ATSF GP50s!
Micro-Trains has released in N scale a Weathered Heavyweight Passenger Car Multi-Pack for GN. Retail $79.95.
GN #1731 has been donated to the town of Skykomish and is intended for cosmetic restoration to its original GN paint. Photo by Brian Woodruff.
Bluford Shops has released in N Scale 86' an Auto Parts Double Door Box Car - ATSF #36714. Retail is $29.95.
Bluford Shops has released in N Scale an 86' Auto Parts Double Door Box 2-Car Set - ATSF #36710 & 36717. Retail is $59.70.
July 12, 2013
Photo of MRL's brand new SD70ACe locomotives. They are to be delivered this week. Photo by Jose Juan Carrasco.
Gloria Swanson's movie, "3 for Bedroom C", featuring the ATSF:
July 11, 2013
MTH Rail King has released an O Scale EMD ATSF F3 A-B-B Diesel Set. It has Proto 3.0 Sound and retails for $529.95.
MTH Rail King has released an O Scale Tank car, BNSF #880034. It retails for $54.95.
Accurail has released an HO Scale ACF 3-Bay Centerflow Covered Hopper Kit, BNSF #403371. It retails for $16.98.
July 10, 2013
MTH has released an HO Scale EMD F7B, #39B. It is DCC Ready and retails for $169.95:
MTH has released in HO Scale an EMD F7A, #39C. It is DCC Ready & retails for $169.95:
July 9, 2013
MTH has released in HO Scale an EMD F7 A & B Set, #39 & 39A. It is DCC Ready & retails for $309.95:
July 9, 2013
Matfield Station is a unique lodge that offers a place of serenity for visitors to the Kansas Flint Hills: http://matfieldstation.com.
July 8, 2013
Time to take a ride on the Hereford Sub on Sammy Carlile's HO Scale layout:
ATSF (BNSF) #690 - A Warbonnet as the Rigby Switcher! Read about it here!
Today in ATSF History: July 8, 1956 - The Santa Fe introduces the high level coach train, the El Capitan, from Chicago to Los Angeles.
July 7, 2013
Some good news on the Warbonnet front: Several SD75I's have been reactivated: Here's BNSF #8277!
July 4, 2013
Happy Fourth of July to everyone from all of us here at QStation.org! And there's no better way to celebrate than with Bicentennial ATSF images:
And enjoy more Santa Fe Bicentennial goodness with Mike Komo's Santa Fe Bicentennial 1976 N Scale Piggyback train:
July 2, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, NP (CBQ) dome 558, on the NP Perspectives Blog. If you enjoy NP history and dome cars, this post is for you!
Today news of possible re-activation of two (2) sets of former ATSF C40-8W locomotives!
The first set contains eleven (11) locomotives which are going from Topeka, KS to Laurel, MT. The road numbers in this set are: BNSF #869, BNSF #876, BNSF #879, BNSF #833, BNSF #895, BNSF #929, BNSF #933, BNSF #934, BNSF #936, BNSF #941, and BNSF #948.
The second set contains twelve (12) locomotives which spent years in storage in BNSF's North Yard, located in Texas. BNSF #5097 moved the set to a pair of ES44C4 locomotives, which will tow them to Kansas for evaluation back to active service. The road numbers in this set are: BNSF #873, BNSF #874, BNSF #892, BNSF #893, BNSF #896, BNSF #898, BNSF #902, BNSF #904, BNSF #905, BNSF #911, BNSF #922, and BNSF #924.
June 24, 2013
Lionel has released, in O Scale, a PS-2 2-Bay Covered Hopper, item #6-27081, in a Burlington Northern paint scheme. The road number is #424796, and retails for $69.99.
June 23, 2013
QStation extends the deepest of condolences to the family of George Clous, who passed away this moring at 6:15 am. Mr. Clous was one of the engineers on the ATSF #3751 Excursion Trains, and a life-long railroader. He will be greatly missed!
MTH has announced the delivery in August 2013 of O Scale Locomotives of interest:
Dash-8 Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0 - Santa Fe Click here for more information.
Dash-9 Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels) - BNSF Click here for more information.
June 18, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, UP and Amtrak from S Albro Pl, on the Seattle Sub Blog. This post discusses a visitor to the Seattle Sub as well as contains a great photograph of the Amtrak Talgo Train. So take some time to read it today!
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Connell, WA 6-3-13, on the Lakeside Sub Blog. This entry deals with operations in Connell, WA on 03 June 2013. A great post to read today!
June 17, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Chasing the Columbia Basin Rwy, on the NP Perspectives Blog. Brian writes about the Columbia Basin Rwy and its operations on the former NP the Washington Central Branch. Check out this post today!
June 14, 2013
The Coach Yard has recently announced production of Santa Fe Business Cars in both heavyweight and lightweight classes. Additional information can be had from The Coach Yard website by clicking here.
The announcement is also available in PDF formats:
For the heavyweight class announcement, click here
For the lightweight class announcement, click here
June 11, 2013
Walthers has announced it is released the Santa Fe San Francisco Chief in HO Scale. The major announcement and details can be found here
June 8, 2013
In the Lionel Catalog 2012 Volume 2 and Lionel 2012 Signature Edition were offerings which included the Santa Fe 4-8-4 Northerns with road numbers of #3751, and #3759:
ATSF #3751 - A famous survivor of the steam era, the Santa Fe #3751 joins the Lionel roster in 2011! First built in 1927, the 4-8-4 Northern type hauled the signature passenger trains of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. After a distinguished 26 years of service and later decades as a dormant park display, Santa Fe #3751 was brought back to life by the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society. The big Northern has made a number of excursion trips since 1991.
ATSF #3759 - A famous survivor of the steam era, the Santa Fe #3759 joins the Lionel roster in 2011! Built in 1928, Santa Fe #3759 was retired in 1953. Only a couple of years later, she was called on to haul a tourist train, taking to the rails once again. By 1957, she found a permanent home on display in Kingman, Arizona.
The manual for these tremendous locomotives can be found here.
The Lionel Product Video for the ATSF Northern 4-8-4's is available below:
A review of the locomotive was done by Eric's Trains, and is available below:
June 7, 2013
Con-Cor has recently shipped N Scale 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Cars (Equipped with Micro-Trains Couplers) with 2 containers in a variety of road names. Of particular note will be the following:
0001-014726-4 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 JB Hunt Containers, Santa Fe (SFLC) #254107
0001-014726-5 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 JB Hunt Containers, Santa Fe (SFLC) #254110
0001-014726-6 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 JB Hunt Containers, Santa Fe (SFLC) #254115
0001-014730-1 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 BNSF Containers, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe #153541
0001-014730-2 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 BNSF Containers, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe #153556
0001-014724-1 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 BN America Containers, Burlington Northern #62012
0001-014724-2 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 BN America Containers, Burlington Northern #62017
0001-014724-3 125-Ton Gunderson Intermodal Well Car with 2 BN America Containers, Burlington Northern #62021
June 5, 2013
Atlas Master Line has an O-Scale PS 4427 Low Side Hopper in the Santa Fe paint scheme, #304033, and is based on the ones built for the ATSF between 1965 and 1981. It is item #6388-5 and retails for $67.95.
June 3, 2013
Kato's N Scale Mid-Production locomotives have been shipped to retailers and hobby shops on the 27th of May 2013. Of particular note will be the following:
176-8207 - N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production ATSF - Nose Headlight version with cab A/C unit and rear positioned airhorn / #5039 - Retail $118
176-8208 - N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production ATSF - Nose Headlight version with cab A/C unit and rear positioned airhorn / #5077 - Retail $118
176-4955 - N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production BN - Cab headlight version with foreward positioned airhorn / #7010 - Retail $118
176-4956 - N EMD SD40-2 Mid Production BN - Cab headlight version with foreward positioned airhorn / #8023 - Retail $118
June 2, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, MRL’s LM westbound 4-20-13, on the MRL Blog. If you truly enjoy viewing massive amounts of MRL's motive power, you won't want to miss this post! Check out this post today!
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Chasing an Oil Empty to Ellensburg, on the Stampede Sub Blog. If you enjoy photos of an oil train in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, then this post is for you! Check out this post today!
BNSF reactivated another batch of the ex-ATSF C44-9Ws on 05/22/13: 601, 610, 611, 626, 632, 645, 646, 649, 658, and 684.
Jeff Carlson was able to capture the locomotives getting readied at Topeka, KS:
May 23, 2013
Intermountain Railway Company has released N Scale ACF 4650 Cubic Foot 3-Bay Covered Hoppers.
The car will be released in Burlington Northern livery with the following roadnumbers:
446041
446197
446450
446469
446494
458531
The car will be released in Montana Rail Link livery with the following roadnumbers:
50005
50011
50030
50043
50061
50078
May 23 - Intermountain ACF Hoppers in N Scale - BN - 446041, 446197, 446450, 446469, 446494, 458531 / MRL - 50005, 50011, 50030, 50043, 50061, 50078
May 22, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, BNSF 5905 East at Bridge 30, on the Stampede Sub Blog. If you enjoy photos of a coal train in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, then this post is for you! Check out this post today!
May 20, 2013
Ashley Rodriguez has posted a gallery of a new ATSF Fuel Foiler car she is working on in HO scale.
May 20, 2013
BNSF has reactivated the following ex-ATSF Dash 9-44CW locomotives because of the need for horsepower: 656, 659, 661, 662, 672, 674, 677, 679, 681, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 698, and 699.
Jeff Carlson was able to capture the locomotives getting readied at Topeka, KS:
May 18, 2013
To help celebrate Tom Danneman's feature story in the June 2013 issue on the Montana Rail Link (MRL), TRAINS Magazine is offering two versions, in PDF, of the railroad's roster, as well as a gallery of 29 photos featuring locomotives from the MRL.
Shipped to retailers on May 15, 2013, the new Genesis HO BNSF Low Headlight SD70ACe models are now available.
The second BNSF order for 40 SD70ACes was delivered in mid-late 2006. Like the previously offered SD70ACe, they included the standard cab. However, they differed by having nose-mounted headlights instead of cab-mounted headlights. Along with thirty units from the first order, they were modified early on by having a louvered vent cut into the box behind the cab on the left side.
For more information, click here.
The following models are available:
Annouced in December 2011, with the last production run of August 2008, Athearn started delivery to hobby shops of the HO Scale R-T-R BNSF Heritage II AC4400CWs today.
BNSF operates 118 AC4400CWs, numbers 5600 through 5717. The units are used mostly in coal service out of the Powder River basin in Wyoming, although they appear on other types of trains throughout the BNSF system. In coal service, they operate on run-through trains on the Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, CSX and Canadian National. BNSF AC4400CW locomotives feature the close-clearance “gull wing” cab, which has two angles on the cab roof rather than one. This allows the locomotives to clear all types of coal loaders.
Today, Lionel has announced the Great Northern P-S Freight Set.
The LEGACY equipped GP35 is powerful yet small enough to handle the curves of most layouts. Each of the three freight cars replicates a standard design by the Pullman Standard Company, one of the country’s largest freight car manufacturers. The GP35 is decorated in the Great Northern’s attractive green and orange scheme. An additional LEGACY and non-powered unit are also available for individual sale.
All of the cars feature operating couplers with hidden uncoupling tabs and all but the caboose have sprung metal trucks. The entire train will also operate on O-31 curves.
This great train retails for $829.99 and should be shipping later this month.
May 12, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Finding the NP at Columbus, MT 4-20-13, on the MRL Blog. If you enjoy photos of Northern Pacific history, then this post is for you! Check out this post today!
May 11, 2013
To everyone from all of us here at QStation, we wish everyone a great and safe National Train Day!
May 6, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, BNSF 2918 South on 5-5-13, on the Seattle Sub Blog. If you enjoy photos of former power still painted in BN-era paint schemes, then this post is for you! Check out this post today!
For those who model the Santa Fe in N Scale, Con-Cor has released 85' 4-Door Hi-Cube Boxcar, equipped with Micro-trains Couplers. The cars are set to have a retail price of $22.98.
There will be four (4) road numbers for the Santa Fe cars:
#36837
#36841
#36866
#36873
Here is a photo of the Santa Fe version:
Miller Engineering has released an all brand new Santa Fe Billboard. The new Santa Fe sign replaces the older #5781 Santa Fe sign. This new Santa Fe sign has a second set of contacts on the backside so the lower part can be trimmed off and the remaining circle logo can be flush mounted on a building making it a very versatile sign. it is available in two sizes, where the larger version comes with supports.
Here is a photo of the new offereing:
May 5, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Easton of course!, on the Stampede Sub Blog. The post contains a well-documented chase of an empty BNSF oil train in beautiful Easton, WA. Check out this post today!
For those who model the BNSF Railway in HO Scale, Bowser is releasing it's "Executive Line" 53' Roadrailer®. These will have pad-printed ends, sides, and mud flaps, silver roofs, and more. Pre-orders are due June 14, 2013, with expected delivery in December 2013.
Here is a picture of all of the Roadrailer® being released:
For BNSF HO Scale modelers, there will be two different Ice Cold Express Roadrailer® released. Here is a road number listing and photo examples of what is being released:
I) BNSF "Ice Cold Express" Dura Plate Wall
#40852 Road #530083
#40853 Road #530086
#40854 Road #530087
II) BNSF "Ice Cold Express" with Mountain Range Dura Plate Wall
#40855 Road #530089
#40856 Road #530091
#40857 Road #530092
Toward the end of April, BNSF had decided to spend the $15,000+ on the recently overhauled infamous "Green Bonnet", BNSF #9647 at RELCO Locomotives in Albia, Iowa, and paint her in the H3 paint scheme. Below is a photo of the locomotive in her new dress (thanks to HeritageUnits.com!), as well as a video of the locomotive in her "original" merger paint scheme.
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, Checking out Laurel 4-19-13, on the MRL Blog. The post has lots of railroading action, and even photos of a remote control caboose! If you enjoy seeing the MRL in action, check out this post today!
April 26, 2013
Walthers has released two models which should interest the Santa Fe modeler.
First, is the new N Scale ATSF DL109, Walthers Part # 929-50200, and retails for $99.98. Some of the features of the model include:
Prototypes in Service 1940 through 1950s
Heavy Die Cast Chassis
Skew-Wound Armature Motor
8-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Electrical Pickup
Dual Machined Brass Flywheels
RP-25 Metal Wheels
Directional Lighting
Micro-Trains Rear Knuckle Coupler
Second, is the new HO Scale ATSF SD45, which are available in both DCC & Tsunami Sound and straight DC. Both versions are available in two road numbers.
Some of the features of the model include:
Limited Edition - One Time Run of These Engine Numbers
SoundTraxx(R) Tsunami(R) Sound & DCC Full-function decoder with all control, sound and lighting effects
Remember April 27th and April 28th are the famous San Bernardino Railroad Days. Hours of operation are 9 am to 5 pm PDT on April 27th, and 9 am to 3 pm PDT on April 28th. The 4-8-4 ATSF #3751 Steam Locomotive will be on-hand for excursions to be had between San Bernardio and Los Angeles, CA. See the San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum for more information.
April 24, 2013
Brian Ambrose has posted an entry entitled, The Billings Depot complex 4-19-13, on the MRL Blog. If you enjoy true history, and fantastic restoration work performed by local volunteers, then this posting is for you!
April 22, 2013
On 10 September 2012, Lionel discussed one of the biggest announcements from the Signature Catalog and that was the new Motor City Express Set, with scale 89' auto racks.
For us, the best part of the set is the BNSF Autorack, which can be found within the set as the last freight car, as it is distinguished from the other auto racks by having a non-working End-of-Train device attached. Another BNSF scale 89' auto rack can also be purchased separately.
Recently at the TCA York Meet, a production version of the Motor City Express Set was displayed. Below is a photo of the BNSF Auto Rack:
If you would like to view the Lionel Motor City Express Set in action, watch the video below:
April 19, 2013
Rasch Studios, builder of Custom Built Fine Quality Model Train Layouts with over 40 years experience, have constructed another masterpiece, this one is entitled, "Santa Fe Lines East".
Although sold, one can still appreciate the builders' immense talent in the video below:
The HO Scale ATSF GP9's Athearn had announced in April 2012, are now available.
There are eight different locomotives to choose with four (4) being equipped with DCC & Sound, and four (4) which are not. There are four (4) different road numbers available.
Here is a complete listing of models:
HO GP9 w/DCC & Sound, SF #738 / ATHG62683 / $289.98
HO GP9 w/DCC & Sound, SF #744 / ATHG62684 / $289.98
HO GP9 w/DCC & Sound, SF #747 / ATHG62685 / $289.98
HO GP9 w/DCC & Sound, SF #751 / ATHG62686 / $289.98
HO GP9, SF #738 / ATHG62483 / $189.98
HO GP9, SF #744 / ATHG62484 / $189.98
HO GP9, SF #747 / ATHG62485 / $189.98
HO GP9, SF #751 / ATHG62486 / $189.98
Here are photos of the delivered models:
April 17, 2013
Micro-Trains is currently shipping the Burlington Northern Santa Fe 100 ton three bay covered hopper, BNSF #434654. The item number #099 00 140 and retail price is $21.55
This 100 ton three bay covered hopper with elongated hatches is painted brown and bears the white BNSF logo and white lettering. It runs nationally on Barber Roller bearing trucks. Built in September 1971 as part of a combined order from the Burlington Northern Railroad and CB&Q subsidiary Colorado & Southern Railway, this car represents the sole merger-acquired high-capacity grain hoppers representing Gunderson. Cars in these series were assigned different car number series by BNSF due to the slightly different load volume capacities.
Would ask everyone who visits to keep the family of Stan Lytle in your thoughts and prayers as he
unexpectedly passed away. Mr. Lytle ran several website: Loco Photos, Rail Car Photos, and Train Photos, and was a great friend and mentor to many in the railroading world. He will be severely missed, and all of us here at QStation offer his family our deepest condolences.
The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society is having its Spring Open House this Sat. and Sun, Apr. 6 & 7, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm. Please see www.lamrs.org for more information.
Kato USA has recently released their popular EMD F7 N Scale model in the Santa Fe Freight "Yellow Bonnet" paint scheme. As Santa Fe's "Red Warbonnet" F7's were bumped from passenger service, they were painted in either yellow or blue. Additional information on these uniquely painted ATSF F7's can be found in Ralph Back's PDF, entitled A Yellow Bonnet in Texas.
March 15, 2013
BNSF is currently utilizing the new Electric Motive Diesel SD32ECO locomotive model on its locomotive roster. The EMD SD32ECO is a 3,150 hp (2,350 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive rebuilt by Electro-Motive Diesel. It is primarily the application of a conversion kit to an existing EMD SD60-type locomotive. This involves replacing the existing 710G3A V16 prime mover with an EPA Tier-II-compliant 710G3B-T2 turbocharged V12, with Electronic fuel injection. Many of the donor SD60's major components and subsystems are recycled and are recertified as equal to new. However, the locomotive's control system is all new.
The new SD32ECO below, photographed by Mark Gillings utilizes a former Santa Fe SD45-2 as its base. It's rewarding to see former Santa Fe locomotives being utilized on today's modern railways instead of being hauled off for scrap.
March 10, 2013
With Maersk utilizing the Santa Fe Railway back in the day, this world-class shipping company is less than four months away from delivering the world's largest ship class, entitled "Triple E".
There will be 20 ships constructed and are called the 'Triple-E' class for the three main purposes behind their creation — economy of scale, energy efficiency and environmentally improved — the ships will set a new industry benchmark for size and fuel efficiency. Four-hundred metres long, 59 metres wide and 73 metres high, the Triple-E is the largest vessel of any type on the water today. Its 18,000 TEU (twenty-foot container) capacity is large enough to hold 111 million pairs of sneakers.
Read more about this unique class of vessels by clicking here, and enjoy a time lapse film on the ship's construction:
Kata USA has announced a run of EMD SD40-2 Early type and Mid Production locomotives. Mid Production EMD SD40-2 locomotives mirror a post-1990 locomotive, with deck mounted ditch lights so the modeler can use them with their modern freight rolling stock and in combination with other modern locos. More information can be had here on the Kata USA website.
Mock-up drawings of the ATSF and BN versions can be seen below:
Athearn has announced a Ready-to-Run GE Dash 9-44CW in the BNSF Heritage II paint scheme. Road numbers will be #658, #663, and #672. Details are available here at the Athearn website. Photos of the upcoming model are shown below:
Steam Train Videos's video entitled, "Santa Fe 3751 Steam to the South Rim-The 2012 Grand Canyon Limited", previewed in 2012, is now back in stock. Here is a preview of the program:
Brian Piotrowski has put together a very helpful PDF-based document containing the explanation as well as all of the Originating and Destination symbols used by the BNSF Railway. His document can be found by clicking here. Sincere thanks goes to Brian for creating such a fantastic reference tool!
Mike Condren has updated his website with a great page of all types of Santa Fe photos. Click here to see the page.
The 21st Annual Spring East Coast Santa Fe Modelers Meet will be happening on May 10, 11, & 12, 2013 in Doylestown, PA at the Student Center of Delaware Valley College, 700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901. Click here for all of the information. See you there!
For those that model O Scale and the BNSF, Eric's Trains does a video review of the new Lionel TMCC Speeder:
January 26, 2013
Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society will hold a one-day meet at the Santa Fe/Amtrak Depot in San Bernardino on Saturday, February 16, 2013.
Athearn release HO Scale EMD GP50 in its Genesis Line
Today Athearn released news of a brand new locomotive in their popular Genesis line: the EMD GP50. For the ATSF fan, this is most welcome news. Here are some details on the new HO scale models:
Additional roadnames/paint schemes will be available on future runs
Undecorated: will likely be available on a future run
Phase II straight sill: the sill just forward of the fuel tank will be straight on production
Exhaust silencers: will be painted silver
Detail parts: parts like the walkway lights will be available later
Click on the photos of the Athearn Genesis GP50 in the ATSF Yellowbonnet paint scheme to see them enlarged:
Start the video below to see the new Athearn Genesis GP50's in action:
January 24, 2013
In 1896, a book was published in San Francisco that told in great detail about why Santa Fe built its San Joaquin Valley Lines, the history of the financing, the people involved and the story of the construction. The book is the "The Valley Road", and is illustrated. It is a history of the Traffic Association of California, the League of Progress, the North American Navigation Company, the Merchants' Shipping Association, and the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway, with portraits of representative men that advocate California's progress and industrial supremacy. Often the book is "printed" in modern fashion, and going for unreasonable rates. A PDF version of the book is now available here for free.
January 22, 2013
On-Line Registration is now open for the Santa Fe Railway Historical and Modeling Society 33rd Annual Convention, taking place in Flagstaff, AZ from 31 July to 04 August 2013:
Eric's Trains gave a preview of an upcoming video review of the new Lionel ATSF Northern, #3959, with passenger cars. Click here to watch the video.
January 8, 2013
Word was received today of the passing of two very influential members of the ATSF Historical Preservation.
The first is Robert Michael Burton, who had passed away on 04 January 2013. Mr. Burton was an expert on Santa Fe's Slaton Division and other Panhandle areas, and known to be a serious researcher. His obituary can be found here. His numerous historical articles can be found on the Society's site, located at this location.
The second is Russ Covitt, who passed away on 03 January 2013. Mr. Covitt was the owner of Russ Rail Stuff, and associated with Lonestar Models. He was recently the co-chairman of the Society's convention.
All of us here at QStation offer our most sincere condolences to the families of both gentlemen - they will truly be missed!
Originally built in 1952 for the then-president of the CB&Q Harry Murphy, BNSF #1 has had many names, including CB&Q “Burlington” and BN’s “Mississipi River” - today it has been refitted and relabeled with BNSF’s new “Swoosh” logo and the name of former BN CEO Gerald Grinstein who was part of the merging of the BN and ATSF into the BNSF. This model will replicate many of the specific details of this particular car, including a custom built rear porch, dome antennas on the roof, and the new name plates that are mounted with the BNSF lettering atop the car’s corrugated ribbing.
Take a ride on the Super Chief on the MannM Railroad. This G scale Super Chief is manufactured by USA Trains but numerous details have been added to the train to enhance its appearance. The nearly 40 foot long Super Chief is led by four F3's in ABBA consist with 12 cars in tow.
The Orange Empire Railway Museum (OERM) has started work on ATSF FP45 #98. The side panels are currently being removed from the locomotive and it will receive new steel panels on the long hood. The locomotive will be restored to its passenger paint scheme as the funding has been approved.
The 1937 Budd built ACOMA, lounge car to the original lightweight flagship streamliner of the Santa Fe Railway, its world renown Super Chief, has just received its Amtrak certification as an approved private railway car. Click here for the official website.
Looking for Santa Fe Mimbreno Reproduction China? Click here for the Valley of the Gods Mimbreno China website.
For those who model the Santa Fe in N Scale, the Micro Trains Santa Fe N Runner Pack #71, containing Road Numbers: 6168, 6175, 6186, 6190, is part #993 00 071, and is available now for $79.95 for the 4-Pack.
In May 2012, the 3751 made a trip of epic proportions, the likes of which hadn't been done in a decade. Now you can own a part of that history with a collection of audio tracks, professionally recorded both on and off board during the journey. Enjoy the timeless orchestra that is the 3751. Buy the full collection or selected tracks-for yourself or as a gift for someone you love. To download, go to: http://SANTAFE3751.bandcamp.com
Use the in-page player below to sample and listen to what tracks are available:
The first of BNSF's Heritage Covered Hopper cars was released shortly after the 20th of October 2012, and can be seen at this address. More hoppers are to be released, currently 27 in all, three each of all nine predecessor roads (ATSF, BN, NP, CB&Q, C&S, FW&D, GN, SL-SF, and SP&S), and are to be painted overall gray.
Lynn Aldrich was able to photograph two more of the GREAT NORTHERN Heritage Hoppers, as well as two of the FRISCO Heritage Hoppers. Click on the thumbnail below to view the full photograph. Thanks goes to Mr. Aldrich for allowing the photo to be posted here at QStation!
Kato has placed on their website of a new release of EMD SD45's in N scale, with the Santa Fe versions coming in the "Kodachrome" paint scheme. The locomotives are due out in October 2010. Read more on their website.
Lance Buckhammer has offered a great article on Kingman Train Depot entitled, "City to begin train depot renovations after 8 years of roadblocks, setbacks". Read the article here.
June 10, 2010
Len Kratz has added an nineth page of great pix to his gallery in his official site.
June 09, 2010
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a fantastic array of locomotive photos. Most make for great computer desktop wallpaper. Thank you very much for a great pix Paul!
QStation would like to offer our thanks to all of the military men & women who have served our country over the many years. Your sacrifice and dedication to this nation will never be forgotten.
May 03, 2010
The North Texas Chapter, NRHS will be hosting the 5th Annual 24 Hours @ Saginaw 2010. Here is the information:
DATE: Friday, May 28th & Saturday, May 29th, 2010
TIME: 7:00 pm to 7:00 pm, for 24 hours!
LOCATION: Saginaw Heritage Center (the depot)
301 S. Saginaw Blvd. in Saginaw, TX.
May 01, 2010
ATSF #3751 will be riding the rails again this weekend.
Remember to come to the 18th Annual Spring East Coast Santa Fe Modelers Meet, April 9, 10, & 11, 2010 at Doylestown, PA, on the Campus of Delaware Valley College, 700 Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901, Student Center, 2nd Floor Coffee House. More information here.
The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society is having it's Spring open house this weekend. For details, check the event flyer and website here.
Pentrex has recently released, At the Throttle Volume 5, which takes you to Southern California's scenic Surfline, primarily in San Diego and southern Orange Counties, to enjoy images of railroading that few ever experience. For more information, click here, and for a great sale price, click here.
April 02, 2010
An excellent article about ATSF Steam Whistles has been made possible by Ron Chamberlain. Sincere thanks goes to Mr. Chamberlain for producing the article and to the Society which is hosting it.
Ever want to have a really big Santa Fe-themed train? A 16" gauge trainset, purchased new is up for sale. Details are available here with a downloadable PDF-based datasheet that can be found here.
Some parts of QStation might be unavailable this weekend as server maintenance is scheduled.
An article about the Disneyland Railroad and its relation to the Santa Fe Railway can be found here.
April 01, 2010
The Waynoka Air Rail Museum is celebrating with a variety of activities the 100th anniversary of the Santa Fe Depot and the Harvey House. As part of the celebration, we are showing videos relating to our history. Saturday, April 3, we will be showing Don Cheatum's "Santa Fe's Curtis Hill" at 2 o'clock in the Museum Conference Room. It was produced in 1995. Keel Middleton assisted. Need information or directions? Call 580-824-1886. The museum is on the second floor of the beautifully restored Harvey House at the west end of Waynoka Street on the BNSF Transcon in Waynoka, Oklahoma.
Broadway Limited Imports has scheduled for a December 2010 delivery of its Paragon2 model of a modernized Santa Fe 2-10-2 locomotive.
March 22, 2010
Duane Koss reminds all the Curtis Hill Rendezvous has been scheduled for 14-16 May 2010. This is a special year for the Waynoka Depot - 100th anniversary of the depot and the Harvey House. For more information, please see the Curtis Hill website.
March 19, 2010
Pentrex has announced a fantastic sale on 15 Santa Fe-themed DVDs, with the great price of just $9.95 each! Click here to order, or click over here for even greater savings! Don't wait to order as the sale ends on 31 March 2010!
March 12, 2010
There will be a 2010 Winslow Minimeet sponsored by the Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society in conjunction with the Winslow Railroad Days. Additional details:
Where: La Posada Hotel, 303 E. Second St , Winslow , AZ 86047
When: Saturday, April 24, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (SFRH&MS)
Cost: $5.00 at door
PROGRAM
10:00 am Pleasure Dome 504 Restoration and the Santa Fe Railway Collection at the Arizona Railway Museum - Kenny Rhoads
11:00 am What’s Happening … and What’s Not: The Arizona State Railway Museum, Grand Canyon Railway, and Passenger Service on the Peavine - Al Richmond
12:00 Lunch break
1:30 pm Company Store
2:00 pm The Orient—A Preview, John B. McCall
3:00 pm Winslow and Northern Arizona from the Past - Stan Kistler
Today is the 40th Anniversary of the merger of the Burlington Northern Railroad, which was comprised by four primary railroads: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co. (CB&Q); Northern Pacific Railway Co. (NP); Great Northern Railway Co. (GN); and the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Co. (SP&S).
March 01, 2010
Brian Ambrose has released a brand new BN-based project entitled Burlington Northern Tribute. The project will document with photos and storied-backgrounds, all of the pre-merger and post-merger locomotives which comprised the Burlington Northern diesel roster.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ("Berkshire") today announced the closing of the merger of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation ("BNSF") with and into a subsidiary of Berkshire. Berkshire also announced the final results for the merger consideration elections made by BNSF shareholders. more..
February 09, 2010
Robert Forsstrom shows off some of the new HO Scale Ready-to-Run MRL diesel offerings from Athearn, modernized SD40-2XRs, MRL 255 and 262. He also posted some action photos of the models on The California Southern Model Railroad Club.
For some interesting reading, head on over to Cajon Pass NET, and checkout the interview with Roy Pierce by David Crammer. Mr. Pierce worked on the Santa Fe over Cajon Pass during the steam/diesel transition era.
Jim Ramnes hosts a railroad radio feed from the BNSF Staples Sub, MN which is very interesting to listen to as the line is busy with multiple BNSF trains. Thank you putting all of this together Jim!
Thanks goes to Tom for putting the Oakway SD60 website back together, and in working order! Additional photos will be added shortly to both the Action and Roster Galleries, so stay tuned! Thank you Tom!
Greg Johnson has a great photographic website featuring over 60 years experience within the Houston, TX area. Two of the areas on the website dealing with the Santa Fe are the ATSF Silsbee and the general ATSF Area. Thanks to Greg for putting all of this fantastic history on the Web!
February 02, 2010
Railroad Prototype Modelers (RPM) will be holding their 25th Anniversary West
Coast meet at the historic Santa Fe San Bernardino depot Saturday March 6, 2010
from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
RPM welcomes prototype modelers from all roads, scales, and eras. Bring your
finished and in-progress models for all to enjoy. Seminars and clinics all day
with after-dinner evening programs as well. Manufacturer displays and swap meet.
Admission is only $10.00, or $5.00 if you bring a model(s) to display. Parking
is free!
RPM West Coast is suported by the following manufacturers and retailers: A-Line,
Athearn, Cannon & Company, Details West, ExactRail, Intermountain, Microscale,
Milepost 38 Model Trains, The Original Whistle Stop, Plano Model Products, Proto
Power West, New Rail Models, Sunshine Models, and Walthers.
Robert Beaty who is the creator of an fantastic HO scale model of the Canyon Diablo Bridge, now has photos showing trains running across this magnificient creation. Thank you Robert for the photos!
For those who have not seen the gorgeous Kato N Scale Santa Fe 'El Capitan', here is a video of the set:
January 11, 2010
Here is a poster detailing the upcoming Athearn HO Scale SD70ACe locomotives in PDF Format. This is of interest to BNSF HO Scale modelers, or whoever fancies this specific locomotive.
January 10, 2010
The N Scale CF7 Project has moved into the 'coming soon' phase. The conversion kit will furnish options for both different frame types, and at least three different cab options - one round cab and two angled, along with separately-cast details like steps, stacks, and battery boxes to allow for all the individual unit variations.
Andrian Pardo has posted another video on Youtube which features Santa Fe Helpers, as well as another video which shows a Santa Fe train at Tehachapi, with an SD45-2B in the consist.
January 07, 2010
With thanks to Perry Lambert, the web address to the Priests' Emporia Subdivision Layout has been updated, with the correct URL listed below, as well as updated within the ATSF Resource.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a fantastic array of locomotive photos. Most make for great computer desktop wallpaper. Thank you very much for a great pix Paul!
Fox Valley Models has begun to release their GE ES44DC GEVO N-scale Locomotive in BNSF colors. Here is a video of the new offering:
Andrian Pardo has posted another video on Youtube taped in 1992 at Walong Siding with Dash 8-40BW & Dash 8-40B with a pig train going down to the loop.
January 05, 2010
Jim Fuhrman has added a section to his website which features photos of the unique "BEEP" taken during the NMRA/PSR Cajon Division event at Barstow, CA, October 16-18, 2009. Between Jim's new photos and Evan Werkema's excellent BEEP website, folks who are fans of this locomotive can find some fine web-based resources to draw on for a variety of projects. The BEEP has always been a favorite of those on staff here at QStation.
January 04, 2010
Brian Ambrose has started adding video to his blogs, with the first video here within the Seattle Sub Blog.
January 03, 2010
Adrian Pardo has posted a video on Youtube taped in 1992 with pure Santa Fe power. Thanks for the post Adrian!
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. will acquire unowned stake in BNSF in a cash-and-stock deal worth $44 billion. Read the BNSF Press Release here.
The Los Angeles Model Railroad Society is having its Fall open house this
Saturday and Sunday, 3-4 October 2009. There is also a swap meet Saturday morning. For details
see the event flyer at www.lamrs.org.
Mark your calendars for the 1st Annual Fall East Coast Santa Fe Modelers Meet, 21 November 2009 at Doylestown, PA on the campus of Delaware Valley College. Here's a brochure with more information.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a fantastic array Burlington Northern photos. Thank you very much for a great pix Paul!
Here's a story about ATSF #2926; thanks to Brian K. for the info!
September 12, 2009
An update from Jim Fuhrman about Barstow 2009 (16-18 October 2009):
- Modular railroad model setups and craft fair at the Harvey House.
- Open houses at the Route 66 Museum and Western America Railroad Museum.
- A private varnish round trip railfan excursion from LA.
- Clinics and auctions at the Ramada Inn provided by Cajon Division of the NMRA.
- Mention the Model RR event to get special room rate.
See you there!
September 10, 2009
Here's a photo of the staff at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, CA unloading an ATSF Boxcar. Thanks to Bob Chaparro.
September 09, 2009
With this link, supplied by Brian K., one can see an excellent modeling example of the Canyon Diablo Bridge.
Chris Kinoshita, talented webmaster of Golden State Railfan, has added a fantastic update to his site. Awesome photos Chris!
For those unable to make it to the 2009 August San Bernardino Free-mo Set-Up, Brian Kreimendahl has done a superb job documenting the wonderful Free-mo layout, and also included great photos of Exactrail's AutoFlood II hopper cars.
On July 10th, 2009, Brian Ambrose had done a tour from Sandpoint to Paradise, and then on to Missoula for a couple of days photographing the trains on the MRL. The full report on the MRL Blog can be found here.
The Santa Fe Historical and Modeling Society has a new baggage car kit. It represents a Heavyweight 2105-2214 Baggage-RPO. The kit retails for $75, $65 for Society members + $5 shipping and handling (and California tax for those in California) and may be obtained from the Society’s website.
Sat Aug 1st and Sun Aug 2nd Free-Mo HO Model Railroad Exhibit at the Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot
9am-5pm both days hosted by the San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum inside the historic Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot at
1170 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA.
Free Admission. The waiting room of the historic Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot will be filled with HO scale modules assembled by the Free-Mo Organization. These modules feature western prototypes and equipment, great scenery, and operated with DCC control. Inside the San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum will be an N-Track Express, an N-scale modular club layout from Orange County. Gerald Powell will display some of his HO modules, featuring passenger trains. Gary Cane will display his new HO San Bernardino Depot. The San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum will be open extended hours both days. As always, along the trackside of the depot the BNSF will have a free running display of passing, twelve inch scale to the foot trains, moving tonnage for America, with cameo appearances by Union Pacific, Metrolink and Amtrak Trains 3 and 4.
Len Kratz has added an eighth page of great pix to his gallery in his official site.
July 09, 2009
The Kansas Historical Society now has a new site entitled Kansas Memory which is a fantastic photographic resource for the state of Kansas. It is also of value to any one looking for photos of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. The site has had some off-line time, which can be expected since it's a fairly new site,but remains stable for the moment. This is a fantastic resource for the Web, and all of us here are thankful to the Kansas Historical Society for brining it on-line.
July 05, 2009
Ed Dabler's layout was recently featured in the Sun Herald. Read the interview here, and see the video which accompanied the article here.
July 03, 2009
Now that Google has stopped labeling QStation.org as a provider of malware (which it never was...), the index pages to the site
have been reloaded, although the site as a whole has always been online.
In March, Thomas Cain brought his website onto QStation servers, and it can be found here:
ATSF93.QStation.org.
A new Santa Fe Gallery by Sammy Carlile is now available. Thank you very much Mr. Carlile!
Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual East Coast Santa Fe Modelers Meet, April 17-19, 2009 at Doylestown, PA on the campus of Delaware Valley College. Here's a brochure with more information.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a fantastic array Burlington Northern photos. Thank you very much for a great submission Paul!
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a beautiful array of photos. Thank you very much Paul!
December 01, 2008
The Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation has released a new book entitled, "Route 66 Railway", which explores the relationship between the Santa Fe and the Mother Road. More information can be found here.
The Pacific Railroad Society has released a new book entitled, "The Amazing Journal of Santa Fe's RDC Cars". For more information,
please click here.
Pentrex has released a new DVD, entitled "San Diegan Surfline Steam", with the 3751 pulling the AAPRCO train along the
California Coast. The DVD is available from Pentrex, or TrainsOnDVD.
A great website to learn about the San Bernardino Depot can be found here.
Atlas has recently announced a HO scale GP39-2, Phase I, in the Santa Fe 3600 series. Click here for more information.
Jim Fuhrman has migrated his fantastic websites from AOL to TrainWeb. All of the links have been updated, and have also been placed below for easy access. Thank you Jim for keeping all of this great info on the Web!
Brian Ambrose has added two new blogs to his Pacific North West Railfanning site. The first one is entitled BN Premerger Survivors, and the second one is called Yakima Valley Sub. The blogs are brand new, and will contain their fist entries shortly. You can check the latest on all of Brian's blogs here.
Dale Rush, of Blairline, has announced a new N-scale ATSF (Santa Fe) 6-room Section House. This is a bungalow style house with both front and back screened porches. The Santa Fe Section Houses were provided to station agents, section foremen and their families in remote locations where housing was not readily available. More than one structure was often erected in each location. Many of these survive and were used as residences long after their railroad service was finished. This would also make a very nice bungalow style residence in any residential setting. Thank you to Dale and all the folks at Blairline for this great model!
Andy Fletcher has moved his train magnets site to a new web address, and all of the links to his old site have been updated, and are listed below.
Frograil is no longer hosting Train GIFs, however Ed Bindler has volunteered to maintain, as well as host, all of these fantastic images, originally done by Chris Denbow. All of the links to Frograil have been updated, and are listed below. Thank you Ed!
Paul Brown has updated his website with BNSF photos.
Paul Brown and Ron Chamberlain have put together a revised Santa Fe Diesel Horn Publication. Many thanks to the both
of you for such a fantastic resource!
Athearn has released images of their new EMD F45 in MRL colors. Check them out here.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome another member of QStation - Jim Ramnes and his blog, Look4Trains. Most of the material is related to BNSF in Minnesota, with some other midwestern railroad information and photography thrown in. Welcome aboard Jim!
Those who enjoy the Santa Fe are welcome to go to Temple, TX for a Railfan Weekend on Saturday, 10 October 2008 and Sunday, 11 October 2008.
Registration is $45.00 per person for entire weekend (see flyer)
Brian Ambrose has completed redone his Pacific North West Railfanning website in a new Web 2.0 style. The site has a much better layout, and an easier reading style, and links section. Brian has also started a new type of travelog website, with the prototype being his trip to Nevada. If you have ever wondered what type of railfanning possibilities there were in Nevada, then check out his newly launched website!
New Mexico Govenor puts ATSF #2926 on track for the New Mexico Centennial - read about it here.
Athearn has released additional information on the upcoming release of their HO Scale FP45 and F45 locomotives. Additional information can be found here:
The Santa Fe Community lost another great gentleman, this time in the form of Richard H. Kindig, who has boarded the
great Super Chief in the sky on 07 April 2008, in the afternoon. He will be missed, and all of us at
QStation.org extended our deepest condolences to his family.
The grading experience of moving all of the QStation.org servers to their new
state-of-the-art datacenter, although going smoothly physically, turned out to be an electronic nightmare in the
form of an overworked network, and slow server response. Now that all of the bugs have been worked out, we would
like to now formally release the Desktop Calendar updates for April. We appreciate everyone's patiences during
the time of transition.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a truly
incredible array of ATSF, BN, and BNSF Subjects. Paul, you're the man!
Paul Brown has updated his website with BNSF photos.
March 28, 2008
QStation.org and all of its associated websites will be going completely off-line later today, and should resume normal
service on Sunday, 30 March 2008. The off-line time is necessary to move all of the servers to a new, state-of-the-art
facility. Thank you for your patience during this move.
March 23, 2008
From the Route 66 Mother Road Museum - A motor coach tour from the Barstow Harvey House,
Route 66 Mother Road Museum, 681 N. First Avenue,
Barstow, to the Kelso Depot has been made possible by
the B & K Heritage Railroad Committee. This tour is
available through the museum for only $10.00 payable
in advance (only 50 seats) for Saturday March 29,
2008. For more information, please visit the Museum website.
The Prince William County Model Railroad Club is inviting everyone to their East Coast Santa Fe Meet, beginning on 04 April and ending on 06 April 2008. For more information, please see the brochure (PDF).
The Central Coast Railway Club and The Pacific Locomotive Association Present the "San Diego Steam Special". Please see
the website for additional details.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with an spectacular
array of ATSF, BN and BNSF Subjects. Thanks Paul!
Len Kratz has launched a new site entitled, "Lights, Signals, Action" and will cover several subject areas dealing with all things railroading. Please visit the site and enjoy some fantastic photography!
Paul Anderson has updated his website with an impressive
array of BN and BNSF Subjects. Thanks Paul!
February 17, 2008
John Moore has allowed his information on the rail lines of the Santa Fe in 1955 to be posted in a new web page. It can be
viewed here. Thank you John!
The Santa Fe world lost a true friend and great mentor, Lloyd E. Stagner. Mr. Stagner left for the Great ATSF Railway
in the Sky on Friday, 25 January 2008. He was 84. An obituary can be read here. Thanks to Richard Hitchcock for sending an article done on Mr. Stagner
in 2006. One can read about it here. If anyone
is interested in helping QStation put together a memorial page for Mr. Stagner, similar to the one done for
Homer Henry, please let us know. Thank you Mr. Stagner
for all you have done for the Santa Fe Community. You will be missed!
Bob Zucco maintains a BNSF radio stream covering the BNSF Ozark Region around St. Louis, MO. His Internet radio
links can be found here. Thanks goes
to Bob for maintaining this important radio link.
Perry Lambert has officially launched the Santa Fe Prototypes website. The material will be related to the Santa Fe Railroad from the years 1980-1995. This will be a prototype modeling website packed with detailed articles, construction photos, and contributions from other very well known Santa Fe Modelers. Thank you
Perry for bringing such a resource to the Web
QStation is pleased to welcome another member of the family. His name is Antony Quinlan, and his website is the very impressive,
BNSF Horsethief Bridge Subdivision, and is an
N gauge model railroad. The website contains the main sections of Design, Benchwork & Track, DCC, Computer Control, Scenery, Rolling Stock, Workbench, and Rail Photography & Video. Please support Antony and his website by visiting it today. Welcome aboard Antony!
Paul Anderson has updated his website with an impressive
array of BNSF locomotives. Thanks Paul!
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more beautiful photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF. Great update Len!
January 01, 2008
QStation would like a welcome a new member of the family, Kevin Gulau. Kevin has some fantastic photography on his
website, so please welcome Kevin, and visit his great
site. Welcome aboard Kevin!
Paul Anderson has added a lot of BNSF photos to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new BNSF photos to his website.
At the World's Greatest Hobby Show near Chicago, Athearn had displayed HO Scale haD F45's painted in Santa Fe freight. Below are thumbnails of the photos. Simply single-click on each image to display its full size:
November 19, 2007
Pentrex has started to ship their newest mega-release, a 12 hour video series devoted to BNSF's Cajon Subdivision. QStation now
has a high-res trailer, as well as ordering links for those interested in obtaining this blockbuster for their video collection.
Paul Anderson has updated his website with a whole host of BNSF
photos.
Paul Brown has updated his website with BNSF photos.
James Costello has added Updates 12 and 13 for the third day of his Winslow, AZ trip. He now has over 1,330 intermodal photos on-line!
The October update has been added to the Glen Beans website.
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF and BNSF.
The entire QStation.org site has been combed for dead links and pruned.
Paul Anderson has added a lot of BNSF photos to
his website.
October 24, 2007
QStation.org would like to welcome two new members of the family.
The first is the New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, who is currently working on restoring
ATSF #2926. While the group was originally known as New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society, and had
been a link within QStation.org, the group has been renamed, and a new
website has been launched. If you would like to know more about this Historical Society, and the tremendous work they are
performing on ATSF #2926, then please visit their website. Their new presence on QStation.org is most welcome!
The second is Andy Fletcher. His website CustomTrains.org is a site which sells magnets of his artwork of America's railroads, and there are quite a few Santa Fe and BNSF locomotives, cars, and cabooses to choose. Quick links to the major ATSF, BN, and BNSF portions of Andy's site have been displayed below in the Resource Updates Sections below. Welcome Andy!
For those HO modelers who want the latest paint schemes of the BNSF, Kato is
bringing out a "Swoosh" painted SD40-2; available in January 2008.
Paul Anderson has added several photos of BNSF photos to
his website.
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF.
October 07, 2007
For those who have not yet seen it, Pentrex has released a sneak peak at their newest mega-release, a 12 hour video series
devoted to BNSF's Cajon Subdivision. You can take a look at the upcoming release here.
Have some extra money in the petty cash fund? Well, here's your chance to own the ATSF Pratt, KS Depot, which is currently up for sale on eBay.
The main page here at QStation will be having additional info added to the ATSF, BN, and BNSF Resources this week, so come back and
check out the new material!
Lloyd Stagner notes that on Aug 27th, 1957 the last revenue runs by Santa Fe steam locomotives were made between Belen & Mountainair. 2-10-4 #5021 and 4-8-4 #3780 were used as helpers. ATSF #5021 returned to Belen first followed later by the #3780, making the 3780 the last steam locomotive to perform revenue service for the Santa Fe.
Athearn has released additional information on the upcoming release of their HO Scale Bluebonnet F7 as well as the next batch of HO Scale SD45-2. Additional information can be found here:
Paul Anderson has added five more photos of modern BNSF locomotives in action to
his website.
August 23, 2007
QStation would like to welcome a new photographer to the family. His name is Jerry Jackson, and he has two on-line galleries
full of ATSF and BNSF photos. The first one is over at PBase and is entitled "Assorted railroad pictures from 1983 to 1997". The second is at RailroadForums.com,
and can be accessed here. Be sure to watch for more great material from Mr. Jackson.
QStation would like to welcome a new modeler, Perry Lambert, to the family as well. Mr. Lambert has plans to do a website
related to building Santa Fe models. His first project is the production of Santa Fe GP7u's and Slugs, and can be viewed
here at PBase. Thank you
Perry for this most helpful modeling series!
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new BNSF photos to his website.
James Costello has updated his website, with more photos to the thrid day of his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ.
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF.
Brian Ambrose has added a new MRL to his website, entitled MRL Summer 2007, and is his
trip photographing the MRL this summer. Check it out today at the
Pacific North West Railfanning site under MRL Trips!
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new BNSF photos to his website.
James Costello has updated his website, with more photos to the thrid day of his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ.
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF.
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Motorbooks is selling a new book in conjunction with TLC Books. The title is Santa Fe Passenger Trains in California: From the 1940s Thru Amtrak and More by
author Patrick Dorin. The latest in author Pat Dorin's series of books on Santa Fe passenger trains tells the story of the lines trains in California in the period from the first streamliner up to Amtrak. Amtrak and State-sponsored services that operate on ex-Santa Fe lines are also treated. Ideal for passenger buffs, Santa Fe fans, and modelers.
Pentrex releases Southen California Rails 2 - Journey with Pentrex on an all-new tour of the finest railroading hotspots Southern California has to offer! In our first Southern California Rails show we took you to classic spots to witness some exciting action. Now we are pleased to bring you this second volume, over four years in the making, covering many new areas as well as revisiting a few select spots with all new footage. As an added bonus, we also show former ATSF #3751!
June 18, 2007
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF prototypes to
his website.
James Costello has updated his website, with more photos to the thrid day of his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ.
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF.
June 10, 2007
Additional information on the upcoming Santa Fe Convention in Oklahoma City, OK has been
posted.
Micro-Mark has HO scale Bachmann steam locomotives for sale. Click here for more information.
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Brian Ambrose has added a new Pacific North West Trip to his website, entitled Chasing the 7500s over Stevens Pass, and is his
trip to that Pass to photograph some of BNSF's newest ES44DC locomotives. Check it out today at the
Pacific North West Railfanning site under PNW Trips!
QStation would like to welcome another website to the family. This particular website
belongs to John L. Mathis. The site contains over 500 photographs of various railroads
including the ATSF, BN, and BNSF, and new photographs are added each week. Please
visit John's website today for
some really great photos. The particular links to the ATSF, BN, and BNSF have been added
to the respective Resources below. Welcome aboard John!
Len Kratz has updated his website with
more photos of the ATSF, BN and BNSF.
May 14, 2007
Paul Brown has sent two forms of his track warrant for storage on QStation. The first version
is a JPEG file, and the
second is an Excel-based
version. Both of these files have also been placed in the UNL Santa Fe List Archive. Many thanks to Paul for these wonderful resources!
Those who model modern BNSF intermodal operations will be interested to know Intermountain
Railway Co. has announced an HO scale Maxi IV car. The flyer can be found
here.
The Blair Line company has announced an HO scale Santa Fe 6-room Section House. Click
here to view the upcoming
model.
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new BNSF photos to his website.
May 03, 2007
On 19 May 2007, the 12th Annual Albuquerque Railroad Fair
will be held. The show will be from 9 am to 4 pm in the
School Arts Building at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds/Expo
in New Mexico.
The show is about 75% railroad collectibles, and about 25% model
and toy trains. There will be five operating layouts (HO, HOn3,
two N, and 0-27) as well as an HO scale switching puzzle, and
the permanent HO layout on the fairgrounds will be open.
Admission to the show is $6 plus parking, children under 12 are
free. Hope to see you there.
Pacific Railroad Society's Pacific Railcar Museum invites you to
inspect HI LEVEL 545. Who has the biggest private car in town? PRS
does! And your invited to come take a look. See the car's current
condition and what we have done so far. See the "40-year rebuild" shop
work. Find out about our refurbishment and operating plans. Learn the
history of the car on Santa Fe and Amtrak. Saturday May 19th, 2007 at
Wayne Saunders Yard from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Here is a flyer
for this event.
Paul Anderson has added several photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new BNSF photos to his website.
April 16, 2007
8th Northwest Santa Fe Mini-Meet on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Kent (Seattle area), WA.
Everyone is invited to attend the 8th annual Mini-Meet of Santa Fe Railway fans and modelers in the Northwest. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., April 21, 2007, in conjunction with the annual open house of the Boeing Employees Model Railroad Club in the Boeing Recreation Activity Center (22649 83rd Av. S., Kent, WA). This is the same building as last year.
As part of the Port of Los Angeles' year-long Centennial Celebration, the Port will hold a Rail Festival on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will take place at the Port’s San Pedro Rail Yard, located at 6th Street and Harbor Blvd. in San Pedro, adjacent to Ports O’ Call Village, and will feature more than six rail locomotives and cars from the Port’s past and the latest “green” technology locomotives that will lead the Port’s future rail growth, kids’ activities and rail museum displays.
A centerpiece of the Rail Festival is Engine 3751, a historic steam-powered locomotive owned and operated by the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society. Also featured will be several private cars, an Amtrak Dinette Car, and the latest in green technology locomotives. All cars will be available for viewing.
Athearn has announced the release of
EMD's F45 and FP45 in its Genesis line in the HO Scale. Here are several PDF-based annoucements:
Paul Anderson has added many new, large-size, photos of modern BNSF locomotives and freight cars to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new Amtrak photos to his website.
James Costello has updated his website, with many more photos to the thrid day of his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ.
Charles Smiley has brought out a new Santa Fe DVD entitled, Santa Fe Vintage West. He has brought back the Santa Fe with great action in many Southern California locations. This parade of power over the decades is a tribute to one of the most popular western railroads of all time:
March 26, 2007
Paul Brown has updated his website with lots of new BNSF Out West photos
as well as photos of an ATSF Ft 87 flat car, and Maersk well car in his QuickPix section.
James Costello has updated his website, which now includes the first
update of the third day of his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ.
March 19, 2007
Bill Jones is reaching out to Santa Fe Railway enthusiasts in the Eastern States to let you know about the 14th Annual East Coast Santa Fe Convention. It is a ½ day Friday though all day Sunday event held each year by various host Clubs.
This year’s meet is being hosted by the Gateway Model RR Club in Brooklawn, NJ. It is located in Southern New Jersey across the river from Philadelphia, Pa.
Here are PDF files of the event brochure and of
a map to help find the event.
These meets are a lot of fun and the clinics are very informative. Some of past speakers have included such well known SFH&MS members as Bill Van der Meer, Don Borden, and Andy Sperandeo.
So if decide to take a trip in this direction and join for the weekend of MARCH 23-25, 2007.
Gene Crossett has been very busy, and has released the first of many new websites dealing with
diesels of the Santa Fe Railway. Listed in the next column are the first three releases, two dealing with the FT model, and
one dealing with the F3 model. These references are very informative, and visually appealing. QStation would like to thank
Mr. Crossett for this tremendous labor of love towards the Santa Fe, and look for additional sites to be offered in
the near future.
March 2007 has been a great month for those who enjoy the Santa Fe Railway on DVD.
Pentrex recently brought out their Raton Pass DVD. Santa Fe's line across the summit of Raton Pass in northern New Mexico presents one of the best shows in railroading and Pentrex captured the excitement in this fascinating presentation:
during the first part of the month:
Pentrex is now releasing the Mojave Mainline on DVD. In 1992, Santa Fe sent train after train across California's Mojave Desert, making the Needles Sub one of the busiest lines in the nation. Here's your chance to get great views of Santa Fe railroading at its finest:
Paul Anderson has added many new, large-size, photos of modern BNSF locomotives to
his website.
Paul Brown has added a new Amtrak photo, and many fantastic photos of the BNSF in action
in the Western part of the US to his website.
James Costello has finished the second full day of railfanning during his April 2006 trip to Winslow, AZ on his website.
QStation is PLEADING with other web authors that if you no longer want to
host a Santa Fe site, PLEASE consider allowing it to be hosted on QStation's server. Sure the Web is
a dynamic environment, however it can serve as an historical locations as well. Thank you.
Do you ever wonder where the previously listed links go when QStation is updated? All links get cataloged and placed into the
ATSF Resource, BN Resource, and
BNSF Resource, which are listed prominently at the top of the page. There's much more to QStation then just the
home page!
If you have a page you would like to add, then please
contact us. Enjoy your
visit here at QStation.org.
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ATSF #8153 West in Joliet, IL on September 15, 1994 with the UJLPB-15. Full consist - ATSF 8153, ATSF 517, ATSF 2880 & ATSF 3426.
Photo from Eric.
Len Kratz Photography
