Railroad photograph
Photo by: Kevin Morgan
When Burlington Northern first built a line into the Powder River Basin in the early 1972s, it was just a single track with some sidings. However, with coal mines rapidly expanding, BN started a second main in 1976. The line was largely two track (with single track sections in the 1980s). A third main (10 miles) was added over Logan Hill in 1986. Today, the entire 127-mile sub is (at least) triple track, as seen here with this three train meet south of Bill.
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Location Information

City or County and State
Converse County, WY

Subdivision
Orin (BNSF)

Milepost or Control Point
Crossover 91.0 to East Bill




Train Information
Railroad
BNSF
Model
AC4400CW
Primary Unit Number
BNSF 5642

Paint Scheme
BNSF New Image
Symbol
Train Type
Unit Coal



Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
DJI / Mavic 3 Pro [FC4370]
ISO
110
890
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
166 mm
Shutter
1/400 seconds
Aperture
f/3.4