I find it neat that there was only a few locomotives lettered for BNSF shown in this video, not a single BN green unit, and the train at 8:00 had all three units lettered for BNSF! 10:23 nice catch of a seven-loco lash-up with nothing but EMD standard-nose power!
back in 94-95, went to illinois just to catch the last of the pure atsf. many lashups were all red/silver. was also amazed at the number of gp20,gp30,gp35s that we saw.on the main. even saw a consist of red/silver of 4 fp45/f45.
I think it's kind of cool how this video was shot right in the middle of the merger. The BNSF company had been formed but the operations were still under Santa Fe until December 31st 1996 when all train operations were handed over to BNSF and ATSF was completely merged into BNSF along with BN. That's why there's some fakebonnets in there even though BNSF hadn't actually started running trains yet.
It's fascinating, yet kinda sad, to see those occasional BNSF lettered units and cars.. Considering by 2000 the Santa Fe in this video was all but gone, and now, it's completely extinct, save for a few older units in second-rate local service, and switching in yards.
Seems that Santa Fe perfected the art of having a small two wheeled trailer on the back of a hot Z train. Even BNSF still does this on some of its hot Z trains today.
I'm not on a 'boast-a-thon' in fact I wanted to stick with the short haul jets when the channel tunnel was proposed! (I am UK). Anyway when the Tunnel opened, I took "her indoors", to Paris for the trip, to find out. The tripcost 81pstg each, 3hours each way. I returned totally converted. It was smooth and vibrationless. I think I could have stood a UK 50 pence piece on its edge, without it falling over, it is that stable. After emerging from the tunnel, in France, the train manager announced that the driver had informed her that we were at cruising speed, 186mph. I am now converted.l
We all grieve over the fact SANTA FE IS GONE!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Anyway, it really ( no offense to bnsf ) sucks that bnsf was starting to repaint the warrbonnets. Also, love that no of the yellow and blue units were repainted. It's so sad. :(
+Steve WELL THE Santa Fe,,, and Southern Pacific,,, had sunk millions into their failed merger,,, but I don't think it WAS wasted 💰 so BURLINGTON NORTHERN PROBELY HAD THE REIGNING CAPITAL ROLLING STOCK AND FINANCES TO PRESENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS,,, SO BN CAME OUT AHEAD,,, BUT THAT'S JUST A OPINION
@@atsf93 I recently checked my Google Maps and I found Dahinda. The bridge crosses the Spoon River between Williamsfield and Galesburg on BNSF's Chillicothe Sub.
Love the video! Those Leslie RS3L horns are music to my ears and hearing those locomotives scream at speed is very lovely!
I find it neat that there was only a few locomotives lettered for BNSF shown in this video, not a single BN green unit, and the train at 8:00 had all three units lettered for BNSF!
10:23 nice catch of a seven-loco lash-up with nothing but EMD standard-nose power!
This is likely because atsf owned the sub before the merger.
Amazing footage! The golden years of railroading and of railfans!!
back in 94-95, went to illinois just to catch the last of the pure atsf.
many lashups were all red/silver.
was also amazed at the number of gp20,gp30,gp35s that we saw.on the main.
even saw a consist of red/silver of 4 fp45/f45.
I think it's kind of cool how this video was shot right in the middle of the merger. The BNSF company had been formed but the operations were still under Santa Fe until December 31st 1996 when all train operations were handed over to BNSF and ATSF was completely merged into BNSF along with BN. That's why there's some fakebonnets in there even though BNSF hadn't actually started running trains yet.
Great video. Love all the solid Santa Fe consists even in Dec 96.
Love those Leslies! Also Awesome to see Santa Fe at that high speed! :)
Somewhere like leslie all high speed neccesarry
I miss the Santa Fe
Don’t worry, they are still around. But they are rare though
Rail Fan 97 I miss those Warbonnets.
I miss you😘
I missed the SP/SSW
It still exists
On my basement layout
It's fascinating, yet kinda sad, to see those occasional BNSF lettered units and cars.. Considering by 2000 the Santa Fe in this video was all but gone, and now, it's completely extinct, save for a few older units in second-rate local service, and switching in yards.
amazing Warbonnet unpatched and Bluebonnet back in the late 90's insane video.
Michael Scott
Oh god...that was amazing..
Aww the good old days :)
Hi guys i used WORK with Santa fe engineered from 1987 to 1992 loved great Company Santa Fe railroad to work for missed it 💓😁 David JL
What a wonderful SD60M.
OUR RAILROADS ARE THE MOST EXCITING THING ON LAND TO WATCH
Excellent camera action.
Emmy.
Those first 2 trains were FLYING, wow
Seems that Santa Fe perfected the art of having a small two wheeled trailer on the back of a hot Z train. Even BNSF still does this on some of its hot Z trains today.
Wow talk about fast! Awesome video!
Now we're talking!!! Superb video!
good video, long live the Santa fe!
Great shots, bro. You're an established pro.
Seems so much faster than todays trains
I'm not on a 'boast-a-thon' in fact I wanted to stick with the short haul jets when the channel tunnel was proposed! (I am UK).
Anyway when the Tunnel opened, I took "her indoors", to Paris for the trip, to find out. The tripcost 81pstg each, 3hours each way.
I returned totally converted. It was smooth and vibrationless. I think I could have stood a UK 50 pence piece on its edge, without it falling over, it is that stable. After emerging from the tunnel, in France, the train manager announced that the driver had informed her that we were at cruising speed, 186mph.
I am now converted.l
I love the Santa Fe to
We all grieve over the fact SANTA FE IS GONE!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Anyway, it really ( no offense to bnsf ) sucks that bnsf was starting to repaint the warrbonnets. Also, love that no of the yellow and blue units were repainted. It's so sad. :(
IAM SURE THE WARBONNETS WILL ALWAYS REAPPEAR
YEA, Maybe...but not for long...
+Steve WELL THE Santa Fe,,, and Southern Pacific,,, had sunk millions into their failed merger,,, but I don't think it WAS wasted 💰 so BURLINGTON NORTHERN PROBELY HAD THE REIGNING CAPITAL ROLLING STOCK AND FINANCES TO PRESENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS,,, SO BN CAME OUT AHEAD,,, BUT THAT'S JUST A OPINION
+Tejasnite good point, but people still don't see others. Take, for example, SP. All they have is SP 4449 and a couple patched units.
9:41 pretty ugly fakebonnet, if you ask me.
1:09 WTF?! WHO DID THIS?!
In earbuds, I hear the audio in my right ear.
You could probably sell this and make millions. As Tony Montana once said, "this is some first class ****".
Where's the location where BNSF has that big steel bridge beyond the superlelevated curve?
That's in Dahinda IL.
@@atsf93 I recently checked my Google Maps and I found Dahinda. The bridge crosses the Spoon River between Williamsfield and Galesburg on BNSF's Chillicothe Sub.
I think the locos today would look good in the Warbonnet/Bluebonnet colors
Solid!
I loved 90s
Wow is that better want some at&sf horn!
Where exactly is this?
BNSF is cool, but I wish it would have NEVER happened.
Wow, some awesome stuff in this video! Too bad most of this is a thing of the past now :(