PASSING TRAINS PT7

Fall is grain train time! And surely enough, here comes another one...

This one is an NS run-through, led by two of it's newer GE ES40DC units.

While the first unit is in the standard black, the second one is still in primer; to expedite delivery, NS had GE deliver some units in primer paint. They have all since been painted black.

Almost all of the train is comprised of BNSF hoppers. As one of the top grain haulers in the world, their hoppers get around!

On the rear of the train are several LPG tank cars, with more hoppers behind.

While similar at first glance, these two cars are different; the first one has a long platform on top, while the second car has a short platform and a full-length walkway on top.

Another shot of the motive power. While most railroads bought GE's Evolution Series locomotives rated at  4400hp, NS opted to rate theirs at only 4000hp; thus the ES40DC designation. NS has since purchased the ac version, rated at the full 4400hp.

A close-up of the second car in the train; a Cargill hopper that has seen several patches of paint to cover up not only old logos and blemishes, but also graffiti along the bottom half of the car! Coming right behind the primered NS engine, we have plenty of grey up front. At least the sky is blue!