BNSF
BNSFs Land Of Enchantment
New Mexico...the Land of Enchantment and a tour along the BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE’s busy, scenic Gallup Subdivision would not be complete without a close look at the wide open spaces of Western New Mexico.
Previously, we’ve seen the rugged grandeur of New Mexico’s Abo Canyon with its magnificent bridges and now, we push further west along the BNSF’s New Mexico Main. The vast arid high plains and towering red cliffs form a breathtaking backdrop for the BNSF’s new distinctive orange and green Heritage paint scheme reminiscent of the fabled GREAT NORTHERN. Also you’ll see BURLINGTON NORTHERN’s familiar green and white units, SANTA FE’s blue and yellow units and of course, the nostalgic red and silver Warbonnets.
So settle back and enjoy this action-packed story of a modern railroad as it passes through spectacular scenery on the Laguna and Acoma Indian reservations in the heart of the old West. Photographed in 1999 and 2000.
58 minutes
BNSF: A Time Of Change, Vol. 3
In this series of programs, we have seen the variety of power, paint schemes and road names that have resulted from the merger of two great railroads. We have seen the Burlington Northern green, Santa Fe red & silver "War Bonnets", Santa Fe blue & yellow units, and of course, the new BNSF orange & green "Heritage" units. This unique time period on the BNSF is captured against a beautiful backdrop of the Santa Fe’s old historic southwestern mainline.
In this final episode we return to Arizona’s spectacular Crozier Canyon then cross over the rushing waters of the Colorado River at Topock into California. At Needles, we watch the fascinating story of BNSF trains arriving, changing crews and departing. Next, we push further westward into the lonely Mojave Desert to outposts such as Ibis, Goffs, Danby, Cadiz and Ash Hill.
With carefully chosen locations and beautiful photography, WB Video takes you on a fantastic journey along the tracks of one of America’s most scenic and historic rail lines. Narration by Tom Jensen.
58 minutes
BNSF: A Time Of Change, Vol. 2
Our westward trek along the BNSF’s Arizona mainline continues as we arrive at Pica, Arizona. You are there as BNSF trains roar by the old pumphouse and water tanks, relics from the days of steam.
We find the elusive Nelson Tunnel...the only tunnel on the BNSF mainline in Arizona. Action at both portals is covered. You’ll explore the wonders of Crozier Canyon with spectacular runbys at locations accessible only by an SUV and others just off Old Route 66.
Featured: The new BNSF Orange and Green Premium heritage paint scheme. Burlington Northern Green, Santa Fe’s Blue and Yellow units along with Red and Silver Warbonnets.
This colorful parade of trains is beautifully photographed against a backdrop of the BNSF’s scenic and historic western Arizona mainline. Narrated by Tom Jensen.
58 minutes
BNSF: A Time Of Change, Vol. 1
In the dramatic history of America’s railroads, one factor has never changed...and that is change itself. Case in point, the merger of the Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe railways.
The transitional period of the new Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is reflected in the stunning mixture of motive power, paint schemes, and road names. A new BNSF design features the old Great Northern orange and green. Classic Santa Fe red and silver "War Bonnets" lend even more nostalgia to the scene.
In this series of programs, we will search for examples of this colorful lineup of post merger BNSF power. We will cross the canyons, the backcountry and deserts along the Santa Fe’s historic and scenic Southwestern mainline. Come along as we take a look at the BNSF in a Time of Change. Narration by Tom Jensen.
58 minutes
Abo Canyon and the BNSF
A formidable barrier confronts all trains on the BNSF’s main east-west route between Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. Boasting spectacular southwestern scenery, seven majestic bridges and located between Belen and Mountainair, New Mexico....it’s the rugged and remote Abo Canyon.
Captured in Abo Canyon during a fleeting window of time following the merger of the Burlington Northern and the Santa Fe, this video features a once-in-a-lifetime collection of motive power types and paint schemes. The classic Santa Fe red and silver "War Bonnets" and the Blues join Burlington Northern green. A new BNSF design reminiscent of the old Great Northern orange and green paint scheme enters the scene. See the Dash 9-44CW, Dash 8-40BW, SD40-2, SD75M and others.
With Stunning photography and hard-to-reach locations, WB Video records history. Showcasing a combination of power and paint never to be witnessed again. This is a truly unforgettable piece of American railroading. Narration by Tom Jensen.
58 minutes