Mullan Pass Helpers
Heavy trains need a lot of help in their assault of Mullan Pass on the Montana Rail Link. This loaded coal train is no exception, as a 4-pack of MRL SD70ACe's serve as mid-train helpers to help climb the 2.2% westbound grade to the summit.
C SCMRBC1 03F (Coal- Spring Creek Mine, WY to Roberts Bank, BC)
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4312
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4308
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4317
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4311
Austin, MT
May 4th, 2022
Mullan Pass Helpers
Heavy trains need a lot of help in their assault of Mullan Pass on the Montana Rail Link. This loaded coal train is no exception, as a 4-pack of MRL SD70ACe's serve as mid-train helpers to help climb the 2.2% westbound grade to the summit.
C SCMRBC1 03F (Coal- Spring Creek Mine, WY to Roberts Bank, BC)
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4312
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4308
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4317
(Mid-Train Helper) MRL SD70ACe #4311
Austin, MT
May 4th, 2022