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  1. Boardman Coal @ Austin, Mt.

    Boardman Coal @ Austin, Mt.

    A BNSF Heritage 2 C44-9W leading a loaded Boardman Coal train up the east side of Mullan Pass. This train is passing the east switch of Austin siding. Just behind the power, is the Austin Loops which provide a shot of the train climbing the 2.2% grade..
  2. Uphill Climb

    Uphill Climb

    CSX AC4400CW #164 brings a train north towards Spruce Pine after a long climb through the loops.
  3. Stopped

    Stopped

    This CSX train has finally made it to the top of the loops at Altapass only to find a red signal.
  4. Ridge Tunnel

    Ridge Tunnel

    A CSX train is about to complete it's climb up through the loops at Altapass as it passes through Ridge Tunnel.
  5. Vance Tunnel

    Vance Tunnel

    CSX AC4400CW #591 brings a train south through Vance Tunnel as it approaches the loops at Altapass.



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