August 2006 Photo Finish

A westbound stack train rumbles passed the Summit on Marias Pass, MT, on August 2, 2006.

A westbound empty coal train rolls down Crawford Hill near Belmont, NE, on August 11, 2006.

A very late eastbound Empire Builder waits at Essex, MT, for a new crew on August 2, 2006.

Late in the day the H-NTWPAS pulls through Grizzley, MT, where two helper locomotives will help shove it over Marias Pass.  Photo taken on August 2, 2006.