BNSF 'H4' B40-8W Switching @ Calwa Industrial Park in Fresno, CA

Just outside of BNSF Calwa Yard in Fresno, CA, there is a large industrial park that is home to dozens of industries, most of which are served by rail. Each day, BNSF runs a local freight train to service each industry, which is typically operated by BNSF #506, an ex-ATSF B40-8W in fresh 'H4' paint. B40-8Ws, unlike other GE Dash 8s, have four axles instead of six. BNSF is the only class I railroad that operates B40-8Ws, having 60 of them on their roster, many of which can be operated by remote control and are exclusively used on locals.
On the afternoon of Monday, July 29th, 2019, I drove to Calwa Yard hoping to catch BNSF #506 working at the industrial park. I arrived just as the train finished up its work for the day, but I managed to chase it as it ran light back to the fuel pad. I got it crossing East Annandale Avenue and South Maple Avenue before calling it a day. Thanks for watching!

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches and cool video

[@trompette8363]

RIP RS3L horn :(

[@warnerdeleon9324]

Never thought I'd ever see s dash 8 as a remote wow!

[@nynjrailvideos7198]

I believe most of the B40-8s in BNSF's fleet have recently been equipped with remote controls and have replaced older EMD locomotives on local freights such as the one shown here.

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@nynjrailvideos7198 that makes them the highest horsepower beltpack locomotives in the U.S.

[@nonstopmaximum2141]

I've read the BNSF engineers absolutely hate switching with these things.

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

And is there a reason?

[@LateRegister]

@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 probably because it's a widecab and less visibility

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

​@@LateRegister I guess that sums it up

[@TrainTrackTrav]

@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 Crews have NEVER liked any type of four axle Dash-8. The ride rough, and I think I heard that they load slow compared to a similar EMD.

[@kodachromerailroadvideos6571]

I think I liked it when it had the original ATSF bell.

[@Ayushbry]

Lovely video my freind... Thanks for sharing this Beautiful video..Good Luck...

[@nynjrailvideos7198]

Thanks!

[@kansasstatealerting2874]

Look at how shiny it is! I saw 2 of these a few years ago.

[@fiberrabit8229]

ITS SO BEAUTIFULLLLL

[@christopherreiff3192]

NICE E BELL

[@TPNWR10]

This is a remote controlled dash 8, known as a B40-8WR

[@NorthBay43]

It sounds up the car 🚙 alarms 🚨

[@lilcattythewildnorwester7786]

BNSF GE Dash 8-40BW 506 With Loud American Nathan K3LA AirChime AirWhistle

[@keatonsparksvideoproductions]

They should've kept the rs3l

[@droopydiesel7928]

The K3LA sounds better than the RS3L

[@nvaa1991]

Ew no. The Leslie was foam.

[@droopydiesel7928]

Excuse me but I don't think that's very nice