BNSF Switch Job, Sioux Falls, SD
On a beautiful (though already warm) Tuesday morning, BNSF 1546 is switching out it's cut of cars for local industries in front of the depot on the east side of downtown. After rearranging a few cars, and the train with it's three man crew will begin a shove north to go do some industry work, and the Dakota and Iowa Railroad southbound that has been waiting patiently will be able to run through town.
The BNSF 1546 is a former BN, original CB&Q GP28P - something a little bit different from your usual GP38 or GP40 these days, which is neat!
In the background is part of downtown Sioux Falls, with it's mix of historic buildings and newer buildings with architecture meant to blend in. There used to be tracks in the empty lot on the west side of the depot, remnants of past railroads that once ran through town, though in 2020 there are still three railroads making regular appearances in Sioux Falls. The property was purchased for redevelopment by the city undoubtedly the backdrop of this scene (along with likely the power used by the BNSF out of Sioux Falls for the various locals) will continue to change.
Seems like a lot of railfans from out of the area (like myself) who travel to Sioux Falls tend to focus on the Dakota and Iowa and the Ellis and Eastern. And that's certainly understandable, as they are both incredibly cool with sharp, classy power. But the BNSF in the area is also an interesting outfit, operating a patchwork of remaining former mainlines, many of which are now stubbed into branches or cut in odd ways. And they run rather handsome geeps out here, such as the 1546, or a neat former GP30 that was hanging around the engine terminal. And they run some neat industrial track and scenic country running. Wish I'd had more time, as spending a bit of time with the BNSF seemed like it would have been fruitful too.
I missed the symbol for this job - if anybody happens to know what the usual weekday local is in Sioux Falls is (other than I think I heard them refer to themselves as "switch 1" on the radio), I'd appreciate knowing.
BNSF Switch Job, Sioux Falls, SD
On a beautiful (though already warm) Tuesday morning, BNSF 1546 is switching out it's cut of cars for local industries in front of the depot on the east side of downtown. After rearranging a few cars, and the train with it's three man crew will begin a shove north to go do some industry work, and the Dakota and Iowa Railroad southbound that has been waiting patiently will be able to run through town.
The BNSF 1546 is a former BN, original CB&Q GP28P - something a little bit different from your usual GP38 or GP40 these days, which is neat!
In the background is part of downtown Sioux Falls, with it's mix of historic buildings and newer buildings with architecture meant to blend in. There used to be tracks in the empty lot on the west side of the depot, remnants of past railroads that once ran through town, though in 2020 there are still three railroads making regular appearances in Sioux Falls. The property was purchased for redevelopment by the city undoubtedly the backdrop of this scene (along with likely the power used by the BNSF out of Sioux Falls for the various locals) will continue to change.
Seems like a lot of railfans from out of the area (like myself) who travel to Sioux Falls tend to focus on the Dakota and Iowa and the Ellis and Eastern. And that's certainly understandable, as they are both incredibly cool with sharp, classy power. But the BNSF in the area is also an interesting outfit, operating a patchwork of remaining former mainlines, many of which are now stubbed into branches or cut in odd ways. And they run rather handsome geeps out here, such as the 1546, or a neat former GP30 that was hanging around the engine terminal. And they run some neat industrial track and scenic country running. Wish I'd had more time, as spending a bit of time with the BNSF seemed like it would have been fruitful too.
I missed the symbol for this job - if anybody happens to know what the usual weekday local is in Sioux Falls is (other than I think I heard them refer to themselves as "switch 1" on the radio), I'd appreciate knowing.