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Santa Fe - all the way

Flying out of Wellsville, KS on M2 of the BNSF Emporia Subdivision is Train Q CHIALT with a duo of Bonnets.

 

My goal was to try and shoot a telephoto that hides any "BNSF" text on the second unit (BNSF 743). Im not going to get into stupid foamer politics and argue if the 743 is a "Fakebonnet” or "Warbonnet."

 

Instead of trying to chase this thing and fail, I figured it would be best to find one good and reliable spot and shoot a "one-and-done." I picked Utah Rd. as the split main eliminates any train interference. Smoke on the horizon was a bit of an issue, but it also helped eliminate any strong glare.

 

Two Bonnets on their namesake Transcon pulling stacks in 2022 is defiantly a sight I will remember.

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Uploaded on May 11, 2022
Taken on May 10, 2022