Latitude: 46.747548
Longitude: -112.173752
Elevation: 1324 meters / 4344 feet
Barometric Pressure 864KPa

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Climbing out of the storms by Moffat Road, Crossing Austin Creek Trestle, a westbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight powered by two GE C4
Climbing out of the storms by Moffat Road
Dirty! by MRL 390, An SD70ACe Mullan Pass helper set with a tag-along SD45 rolls downgrade at Austin after a tough (and
Dirty! by MRL 390
Autumn gold to winter white by Moffat Road, Mother Nature can’t decide what season to be in as an eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe grain t
Autumn gold to winter white by Moffat Road
Montana Daylight by MRL 390, On August 31, 1996, the Montana Daylight with Montana Rail Link SD19-1 651, and SD45-2 302 leading,
Montana Daylight by MRL 390
Greenhorn warbonnets by Moffat Road, Climbing Mullan Pass, a westbound BNSF manifest freight works up the 2.2% grade at Greenhorn trestle
Greenhorn warbonnets by Moffat Road
MRL 390 again by MRL 390, Back in the good old days (August 30, 1996), Montana Rail Link F45 390 and SD45 353 are point helper
MRL 390 again by MRL 390
BN Helena Sub by MRL 390, BN's Helena Local rounds a curve in Montana. Yes, I'm afraid what you think might of happened, happe
BN Helena Sub by MRL 390
Manned mid-train blues by Moffat Road, Four blue Montana Rail Link SDs are being used as a manned mid-train helper in a BNSF grain train cl
Manned mid-train blues by Moffat Road
Pushin by MRL 390, In September 2002, a BNSF grain train crawls up Mullan Pass as it nears Weed, Montana. A four set of
Pushin by MRL 390
Climbing up Mullan by MRL 390, A westbound BNSF freight crawls up Mullan Pass just east of Austin, Montana.montanaraillink mrl mull
Climbing up Mullan by MRL 390
Climbing out of Skyline by Moffat Road, A Burlington Northern Santa Fe coal train claws up the steep 2.2 percent westbound grade of Mullan P
Climbing out of Skyline by Moffat Road
Up Mullan by MRL 390, A pair of BNSF SD40-2s leads a westbound manifest up the 2.2 percent grade up Mullan Pass at Austin,
Up Mullan by MRL 390
Watchin’ trains by Moffat Road, My brother Tom (standing) and our friend Jason view helper locomotives heading back to Helena after
Watchin’ trains by Moffat Road
MRL 4302 @ Skyline, MT by Michael Polk, montana rail link mt mrl freight train mountains helper set skyline trestle emd sd70ace
MRL 4302 @ Skyline, MT by Michael Polk
MPI on Mullan by MRL 390, Burlington Northern's second section of train no. 120, rolls down Mullan Pass near appropriately-nam
MPI on Mullan by MRL 390
Rolling Downhill by Robert W. Thomson, A string of seven MRL helpers rolling downhill at Austin, Montana on January 16, 2014. The units are
Rolling Downhill by Robert W. Thomson
BNSF 6033 & 9024 by Robert W. Thomson, BNSF ES44AC 6033 & SD70ACe 9024 head west with a unit coal train at Tobin, Montana on September
BNSF 6033 & 9024 by Robert W. Thomson
Veterans Tribute by espeeus, The MRL Veterans Tribute unit leads the LM west as they climb Mullan base between Birsdseye and Aust
Veterans Tribute by espeeus
Canyon Creek (2) - Montana by Routavelo, Jour 9 : Le vent était très fort. Jai modifié l’itinéraire en prenant la grande route pour avoir le
Canyon Creek (2) - Montana by Routavelo
BNSF 8837 at Austin by CP9524, A SD70MAC leads an empty coal train downgrade out of Austin.
BNSF 8837 at Austin by CP9524
Birdseye Helpers by zwsplac, 4 Pack of MRL Aces drift downhill at Birdseye.railroad forest train montana pass rail grade national
Birdseye Helpers by zwsplac
2006-10-11 1150 MRL 4303 LM, Austin, MT by jimkleeman, A pair of SD70ACes and an SD45 lead today's Laurel-Missoula road freight through Austin, MT on Mulla
2006-10-11 1150 MRL 4303 LM, Austin, MT by jimkleeman
LM Climbing Mullan by Dave Blaze Rail Photography, A long telephoto view of Montana Rail Link's LM (Laurel to Missoula manifest) marching up the 2.2% g
LM Climbing Mullan by Dave Blaze Rail Photography
A Little Help by Dave Blaze Rail Photography, A long telephoto view of Montana Rail Link's LM (Laurel to Missoula manifest) marching up the 2.2% g
A Little Help by Dave Blaze Rail Photography
Claiming what is rightfully its own... by modern-rail-slides, BNSF ES44C4 8380 rises above the mountain landscape as it crosses Skyline Trestle on the Montana Rai
Claiming what is rightfully its own... by modern-rail-slides
Miner's cabin.  Montana by montanatom1950,         Inside/outside view of a vintage Miner's cabin northwest of Helena,Montana. history ruins mo
Miner's cabin. Montana by montanatom1950
2007-09-30 1038 MRL Helpers Coal Skyline Trestle, MT by jimkleeman, A pair of MRL SD70ACes shove a BNSF coal train across Skyline Trestle on Mullan Pass.
2007-09-30 1038 MRL Helpers Coal Skyline Trestle, MT by jimkleeman
MRL 255 at Austin 09,20,2017-3 by CP9524, With it's strings of rail unloaded, a now empty CWR train heads back to Helena. 

Having trailed for
MRL 255 at Austin 09,20,2017-3 by CP9524
BNSF 8289 at Mile 9.4 3rd Sub by CP9524, Aside from helping with in train forces and train handling, a rear DPU also allows for a well lit ph
BNSF 8289 at Mile 9.4 3rd Sub by CP9524
The Sleeping Giant by jamesridle, The Sleeping Giant takes a nap under the beautiful blue skies and fluffy clouds on Sunday afternoon.
The Sleeping Giant by jamesridle
MRL 4300 at Austin by CP9524, It's pretty obvious why four pack SD70ACe helper sets are required  to get the heavy westbounds up M
MRL 4300 at Austin by CP9524
BNSF Coal At Skyline Climbing The Grade by PNW Rails Photography, helena montana unitedstates bnsf
BNSF Coal At Skyline Climbing The Grade by PNW Rails Photography
BNSF 7672 at Mile 11 3rd Sub by CP9524, A repainted ES44DC shoves hard on the rear of a loaded grain train as it climbs the grade into Austi
BNSF 7672 at Mile 11 3rd Sub by CP9524
BNSF 5951 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-6 by CP9524, Three GE's roar on the headend of a loaded coal train as it climbs Mullan Pass.
BNSF 5951 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-6 by CP9524
2005-07-04 0830 MRL 308 Skyline Trestle, MT by jimkleeman, The SD45-2, SD40, and SD45-R are working hard as they cross the Skyline Trestle just below the tunne
2005-07-04 0830 MRL 308 Skyline Trestle, MT by jimkleeman
Austin Helpers by MJBiehn, A set of helpers drift downgrade at Austin in the late afternoon.
Austin Helpers by MJBiehn
MRL 4303 at Austin by CP9524, A four pack of MRL SD70ACe provide additional muscle to a loaded grain train as it climbs the 2.2% g
MRL 4303 at Austin by CP9524
MRL 4312 at Austin 10,04,2016-8 by CP9524, Mullans Pass 2.2% grade is what leads to Montana Rail Link in deploying manned helpers sets on virtu
MRL 4312 at Austin 10,04,2016-8 by CP9524
BNSF 7488 at Austin 10,04,2016-25 by CP9524, A loaded grain train wraps around the hillsides at Austin, with both the headend power and mid-train
BNSF 7488 at Austin 10,04,2016-25 by CP9524
Goodbye Helena by davidepiva, Verso la fine di un caldo pomeriggio di luglio, un merci misto della Montana Rail Link lascia la cit
Goodbye Helena by davidepiva
Descending Mullan Pass by revbry, The steepest part of the descent is behind them, but this eastbound autorack train still has a few m
Descending Mullan Pass by revbry
Sleeping Giant. Montana by montanatom1950, North of Helena, Montana. Seen while hiking.
Sleeping Giant. Montana by montanatom1950
Grain Mac by Jacob Kempf, BNSF 9674 leads more grain loads up the grade of Mullan Pass at Tobin, MT late in the evening. The e
Grain Mac by Jacob Kempf
MRL 4419 at Mile 11 3rd Sub by CP9524, A pair of GE's slowly lead a manifest train towards Austin.
MRL 4419 at Mile 11 3rd Sub by CP9524
BNSF 5951 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-2 by CP9524, A loaded coal train slowly snakes it's way upgrade towards Austin.
BNSF 5951 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-2 by CP9524
barn.jpg by montanatom1950, A rather large barn seen in the Helena Valley near Helena,Montana.   Big Barn.  View photo big size.
barn.jpg by montanatom1950
Buyers Inspection by William Krieg, While the future was leading this business train as the BNSF 3272 brings the train back towards Hele
Buyers Inspection by William Krieg
BNSF 6847 at Austin 10,05,2016-21 by CP9524, An ES44C4 pushes a load grain train up the grade at Austin.
BNSF 6847 at Austin 10,05,2016-21 by CP9524
MRL 259 at Austin 09,20,2017-2 by CP9524, A CWR train climbs through Austin with a pair of SD40-2XR's for power.
MRL 259 at Austin 09,20,2017-2 by CP9524
BNSF 9191 by cc8039, bnsf ns mrl trains sd70ace es44ac ac44cw bridge mountain blossburg elliston montana mullan pass
BNSF 9191 by cc8039
MRL 4312 at Austin 10,04,2016-10 by CP9524, Mid-train helpers work hard as they assist a loaded grain through Austin.
MRL 4312 at Austin 10,04,2016-10 by CP9524
BNSF 9181 at Austin 09,20,2017-7 by CP9524, A pair of BNSF SD70ACe's lead an eastbound vehicle train through Austin.
BNSF 9181 at Austin 09,20,2017-7 by CP9524
MRL 4308 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-18 by CP9524, Manned helpers work mid-train on a heavy coal train.
MRL 4308 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-18 by CP9524
MRL 4300 at Mile 9 3rd Sub 10,04,2016-3 by CP9524, A four pack of SD70ACes bring up the rear of a heavy manifest train as it begins it's assault up Mul
MRL 4300 at Mile 9 3rd Sub 10,04,2016-3 by CP9524
Helena Helpers by ZManMatt, Shoving towards Blossburg, a trio of 20-cylinder beasts lean on the loaded ballast train.skyline mon
Helena Helpers by ZManMatt
The View From Above by The Master Blaster, A westbound general merchandise train crosses Skyline Trestle as seen from above Mullan Pass.train r
The View From Above by The Master Blaster
BNSF 8559 at Mile 9 3rd Sub 10,05,2016-10 by CP9524, An SD70ACe brings up the rear of an empty coal train.
BNSF 8559 at Mile 9 3rd Sub 10,05,2016-10 by CP9524
Bald Butte, Montana by Postmarks from Montana,                  Lewis & Clark County.  View along the Continental Divide toward Bald Butte, nea
Bald Butte, Montana by Postmarks from Montana
2023 09-13 0824-1 BNSF ES44DC-7854 W/B, Tobin, MT by guitartrain203, TELE VIEW: A W/B BNSF auto rack train is approaching MP 5 on MRL's 3rd Sub. The Cathedral of Saint H
2023 09-13 0824-1 BNSF ES44DC-7854 W/B, Tobin, MT by guitartrain203
BNSF 5643 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-29 by CP9524,
BNSF 5643 at Mile 11 3rd Sub 09,20,2017-29 by CP9524