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Home for some of the ‘better’ looking BNSF models that I have either custom painted, numbered, weathered, or simply detailed over the past 15+ years. Typically shown in operation on the ever-improving 20x70' (double leveled) HO Scale California Southern Model Railroad Club layout in Norwalk, CA. http://www.CaliforniaSouthern.org - Newest 2022/2021 images on page 1.
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BNSF 7795 leading an Ethanol run.
BNSF 7795 leading an Ethanol run.		 45 tanks, 2 buffers.
45 tanks, 2 buffers.		 BNSF SD75i #290 along for the ride.
BNSF SD75i #290 along for the ride.		 NS heritage also added in.
NS heritage also added in.		 NS SD70ACe #1072 (Illinois Terminal RR).
NS SD70ACe #1072 (Illinois Terminal RR).		 Snaking past Canyon Sidings.
Snaking past Canyon Sidings.
BNSF 7795 rounding the big bend across from Mt McIntosh.
BNSF 7795 rounding the big bend across from Mt McIntosh.		 BIG panorama of a 55 car BNSF grainer around Canyon.
BIG panorama of a 55 car BNSF grainer around Canyon.		 ScaleTrains GEs up front past the orchards.
ScaleTrains GEs up front past the orchards.		 BNSF 690 leads the charge down to the main.
BNSF 690 leads the charge down to the main.		 GE & EMD power up front.
GE & EMD power up front.		 Over the high bridge.
Over the high bridge.
Deep in the gorge between the tunnels.
Deep in the gorge between the tunnels.		 BNSF 690 rounds the big bend.
BNSF 690 rounds the big bend.		 Closer look at that 28 year old paint.
Closer look at that 28 year old paint.		 Through the club's 200' BLMA bridge.
Through the club's 200' BLMA bridge.		 One last look at BNSF 690.
One last look at BNSF 690.		 ScaleTrains C44-9W BNSF 690 showing all 28 years of reality.
ScaleTrains C44-9W BNSF 690 showing all 28 years of reality.
Scale Trains has released several (pre-faded) ex ATSF DASH-9s.
Scale Trains has released several (pre-faded) ex ATSF DASH-9s.		 This model was BNSF 696 out of the box, I took it a few steps further.
This model was BNSF 696 out of the box, I took it a few steps further.		 ScaleTrains ES44AC (BNSF 5538) on point.
ScaleTrains ES44AC (BNSF 5538) on point.		 Four ScaleTrains GEs up front today.
Four ScaleTrains GEs up front today.		 Passing the (in progress) setout track and station at Canyon.
Passing the (in progress) setout track and station at Canyon.		 Round the big curves of Canyon.
Round the big curves of Canyon.
The full 35-well stack train in view through Canyon.
The full 35-well stack train in view through Canyon.		 Starting around the 180 turn at Cliff.
Starting around the 180 turn at Cliff.		 Weaving through the bug trees at Summit.
Weaving through the bug trees at Summit.		 GE power across the club's 230' BLMA/ExactRail Bridge
GE power across the club's 230' BLMA/ExactRail Bridge		 BNSF 290, Custom numbered/detailed Athearn Genesis SD75M
BNSF 290, Custom numbered/detailed Athearn Genesis SD75M		 BNSF 290 and friends over the big trestle.
BNSF 290 and friends over the big trestle.
BNSF 290 leading a 24 car herzog ballast train.
BNSF 290 leading a 24 car herzog ballast train.		 BNSF 5538, ScaleTrains ES44C4 leading a loaded coal train.
BNSF 5538, ScaleTrains ES44C4 leading a loaded coal train.		 All 4 motors are ScaleTrains Rivet Counter products.
All 4 motors are ScaleTrains Rivet Counter products. 		An NS C40-9W ducks into the big BLMA bridge.
An NS C40-9W ducks into the big BLMA bridge.		 Rounding the upper level's big 50 radius 180 curve.
Rounding the upper level's big 50" radius 180 curve.		 Better overhead view of the power.
Better overhead view of the power.
Another closeup from the lead unit entering Canyon siding.
Another closeup from the lead unit entering Canyon siding.		 Going away shot of all that coal, custom numbered and weathered Walthers & Exactrail RD hoppers.
Going away shot of all that coal, custom numbered and weathered Walthers & Exactrail RD hoppers.		 Basically the whole 50+ car train seen along the lower level of the layout.
Basically the whole 50+ car train seen along the lower level of the layout.		 3,520 scale feet of autoracks behind 5 ScaleTrains C44-9Ws.
3,520 scale feet of autoracks behind 5 ScaleTrains C44-9Ws.		 Closeup of the head end.
Closeup of the head end.		 BNSF 4574 leads four sound equipped Rivet Counter Series ScaleTrains C44-9Ws with a 46 well double stack train in tow.
BNSF 4574 leads four sound equipped Rivet Counter Series ScaleTrains C44-9Ws with a 46 well double stack train in tow.
BNSF 7717 exiting the layout's only double track tunnel.
BNSF 7717 exiting the layout's only double track tunnel.		 Athearn RTR Thrall Gons hauling ballast, lettered for Herzog.
Athearn RTR Thrall Gons hauling ballast, lettered for Herzog.		 The ballast train along Canyon Siding.
The ballast train along Canyon Siding.		 Exiting the uphill end of Canyon.
Exiting the uphill end of Canyon.		 Another side shot of the custom numbered Herzog gons.
Another side shot of the custom numbered Herzog gons.		 BNSF 7717, Athearn Genesis ES44DC.
BNSF 7717, Athearn Genesis ES44DC.
BNSF 9846, Athearn Genesis SD70MAC.
BNSF 9846, Athearn Genesis SD70MAC.		 BNSF 7795, Athearn Genesis ES44DC.
BNSF 7795, Athearn Genesis ES44DC.		 ScaleTrains BNSF C44-9W 4572 leading marine-stacks.
ScaleTrains BNSF C44-9W 4572 leading marine-stacks.		 BNSF ET44C4 #3751 behind with NS 9692 third out.
BNSF ET44C4 #3751 behind with NS 9692 third out.		 Through Tunnels 5, 6, & 7.
Through Tunnels 5, 6, & 7.		 Second shot thorugh the short bores.
Second shot thorugh the short bores.
Over Summit now.
Over Summit now.		 Rounding the 180 turn at Canyon.
Rounding the 180 turn at Canyon.		 Over Esperanza Canyon on our custom wooden trestle.
Over Esperanza Canyon on our custom wooden trestle.		 Rounding WInchester Curve.
Rounding WInchester Curve.		 BNSF 4331 (another ScaleTrains C44-9W) leading an Ethanol train
BNSF 4331 (another ScaleTrains C44-9W) leading an Ethanol train		 4331 has an H1 longhood section spliced into the middle
4331 has an H1 longhood section spliced into the middle
Over the big trestle
Over the big trestle		 Over the little bridge
Over the little bridge		 Love this angle, takes a little wortk to get, but worth it.
Love this angle, takes a little wortk to get, but worth it.		 BNSF 4331 roster
BNSF 4331 roster		 Engineer's side profile
Engineer's side profile		 ATSF 3751 (4-8-4) leading BNSF 3751 (ET44C4)
ATSF 3751 (4-8-4) leading BNSF 3751 (ET44C4)
ATSF 3751 is a Broadway Limited Imports model.
ATSF 3751 is a Broadway Limited Imports model.		 Passing Canyon siding.
Passing Canyon siding.		 With a baretable stack train behind.
With a "baretable" stack train behind.		 BNSF 3751, custom numbered ScaleTrains ET44C4
BNSF 3751, custom numbered ScaleTrains ET44C4		 BNSF 4395, a suctom numbered ScaleTrains C44-9W behind.
BNSF 4395, a suctom numbered ScaleTrains C44-9W behind.		 Roster of BNSF 3751
Roster of BNSF 3751
Crossing the hige bridge over Esperanza Canyon
Crossing the hige bridge over Esperanza Canyon		 BNSF 6916 (InterMountain ES44C4) leading a Boeing train.
BNSF 6916 (InterMountain ES44C4) leading a Boeing train.		 The Boeing 737 fuselage cars (from Protoloads.com) navigating mountain curves
The Boeing 737 fuselage cars (from Protoloads.com) navigating mountain curves		 The tunnel has been approved for 737s!
The tunnel has been approved for 737s!		 The ES44C4 duo exits the tunnel now.
The ES44C4 duo exits the tunnel now.		 No scratches or scrapes! go to www.Protoloads.com for more info.
No scratches or scrapes! go to www.Protoloads.com for more info.
BNSF 4449, a highly customized Kato C44-9W, leads an ethanol train.
BNSF 4449, a highly customized Kato C44-9W, leads an ethanol train.		 BNSF 8745 leading a trio of fantasy yellow wedgie SD70ACes.
BNSF 8745 leading a trio of fantasy yellow wedgie SD70ACes.		 A soon to be numbered (BNSF 8500) fantasy B-unit SD70ACe is part of the consist.
A soon to be numbered (BNSF 8500) fantasy B-unit SD70ACe is part of the consist.		 The A-B-A set rounding a big horseshoe curve.
The A-B-A set rounding a big horseshoe curve.		 Better look of the B-unit.
Better look of the B-unit.		 Pulling up to 9th St. on the California Southern layout.
Pulling up to 9th St. on the California Southern layout.
BNSF 9747 the second A-unit of the fantasy trio.
BNSF 9747 the second "A-unit" of the fantasy trio.		 Roaring past Norwalk with grain cars in tow.
Roaring past Norwalk with grain cars in tow.		 A second look at the highly customized B-unit.
A second look at the highly customized B-unit.		 50% of the train in view here passing one of the longer straight sections of the layout.
50% of the train in view here passing one of the longer straight sections of the layout.		 BNSF 9846 (SD70MAC) with a pair of BNSF SD70ACes emerging out of the tunnel.
BNSF 9846 (SD70MAC) with a pair of BNSF SD70ACes emerging out of the tunnel.		 BNSF 7799 leading a short unit ballast train down the main.
BNSF 7799 leading a short unit ballast train down the main.
Custom solar panel details were added to the Walthers ballast hoppers.
Custom solar panel details were added to the Walthers ballast hoppers.		 BNSF ES44AC #6003 leading a J train.
BNSF ES44AC #6003 leading a "J" train.		 J trains are Hi/Wide loads, in this case Boeing Skyboxes.
"J" trains are Hi/Wide loads, in this case Boeing Skyboxes.		 BNSF 6003 is a renumbered InterMountain model.
BNSF 6003 is a renumbered InterMountain model.		 BNSF 9300 leading a unit coal train.
BNSF 9300 leading a unit coal train.		 9300 is a custom numbered Athearn Genesis SD70ACe.
9300 is a custom numbered Athearn Genesis SD70ACe.
Crossing Sherman Ave.
Crossing Sherman Ave.		 Rounding Val Verde Curve.
Rounding Val Verde Curve.		 Through the snakes and past Winchester.
Through the snakes and past Winchester.		 Along 9th Street.
Along 9th Street.		 Past the tower.
Past the tower.		 GE light power set, tied down in the yard.
GE light power set, tied down in the yard.
BNSF 7511, a newer ES44DC from Tower 55.
BNSF 7511, a newer ES44DC from Tower 55.		 Weathered up dem-grillz.
Weathered up dem-grillz.		 CEFX 1006 lease power
CEFX 1006 lease power		 Kato AC4400CW.
Kato AC4400CW.		 BNSF 7799 Tower 55 ES44DC
BNSF 7799 Tower 55 ES44DC		 Custom numbered, weathered, & detailed.
Custom numbered, weathered, & detailed.
Details West Ditchlights
Details West Ditchlights		 Faded & grungy after three years of use.
Faded & grungy after three years of use.		 BNSF SD40-2 6790 leads an empty PGEX coal train.
BNSF SD40-2 6790 leads an empty PGEX coal train.		 Matched ex. BN SD40-2s passing the interlocking.
Matched ex. BN SD40-2s passing the interlocking.		 Back to the mine for more raw fuel.
Back to the mine for more raw fuel.		 BNSF 8000 on the point now...
BNSF 8000 on the point now...
BNSF 6790 second back.
BNSF 6790 second back.		 The Rose Train in tow.
The Rose Train in tow.		 Going away shot.
Going away shot.		 I seriously need some Chooch loads!
I seriously need some Chooch loads!		 More empties.
More empties.		 BNSF Ethanol train w/ ex BN power.
BNSF Ethanol train w/ ex BN power.
SD60M BNSF 8150 (ex. BN/BNSF 9250).
SD60M BNSF 8150 (ex. BN/BNSF 9250).		 This is an Athearn Genesis model.
This is an Athearn Genesis model.		 BNSF 8150 again...
BNSF 8150 again...		 SD40-2s & Dash 9s, all BNSF.
SD40-2s & Dash 9s, all BNSF.		 BNSF 1090 with a primer band-aid.
BNSF 1090 with a primer band-aid.		 BNSF 4714 An Athearn Dash 9-44CW.
BNSF 4714 An Athearn Dash 9-44CW.
New Details West 4-Window set.
New Details West 4-Window set.		 Still needs some work on the pilot.
Still needs some work on the pilot.		 BNSF power old & new
BNSF power old & "new"		 Fresh from the bakery, BNSF 7950
Fresh from the bakery, BNSF 7950		 Mug Shot
Mug Shot		 This SD45-2 is now a 3000 HP SD40-2R
This "SD45-2" is now a 3000 HP SD40-2R
Engineer's 3/4
Engineer's 3/4		 Fireman's 3/4
Fireman's 3/4		 Note the placement of the SD40 style fans
Note the placement of the SD40 style fans		 BNSF 7525 and company hauling 49 cars past Malin Yard.
BNSF 7525 and company hauling 49 cars past Malin Yard.		 Powering around the Val Verde curve.
Powering around the Val Verde curve.		 The power starting up the grade.
The power starting up the grade.
Through the Val Verde S curve.
Through the Val Verde S curve.		 7525 in your face
7525 in your face		 ETD on the rear.
ETD on the rear.		 BNSF 852 a re numbered/weathered Atlas Dash 8-40CW.
BNSF 852 a re numbered/weathered Atlas Dash 8-40CW.		 BNSF 852, 599 & 606.
BNSF 852, 599 & 606.		 BNSF 852 through our jungle.
BNSF 852 through our jungle.
BNSF 606 (Kato Dash 9) at the lake.
BNSF 606 (Kato Dash 9) at the lake.		 BNSF 852 at the lake.
BNSF 852 at the lake.		 BNSF ES44DC #7700
BNSF ES44DC #7700		 BNSF 7700 a T55 GEVO.
BNSF 7700 a T55 GEVO.		 BNSF 8000, renumbered/detailed Kato SD40-2
BNSF 8000, renumbered/detailed Kato SD40-2		 BNSF 7525 engineer's side.
BNSF 7525 engineer's side.
BNSF 7525 fireman's side.
BNSF 7525 fireman's side.		 Look Ma, no ladder!
Look Ma, no ladder!		 Air to air intercooler change.
Air to air intercooler change.		 BNSF 4230 exiting the tunnel.
BNSF 4230 exiting the tunnel.		 4230 is a GE B30-7.
4230 is a GE B30-7.		 Today's load, single stacked buckets.
Today's load, single stacked buckets.
Quick stop at the old SP station, roadbed needs a little work...
Quick stop at the old SP station, roadbed needs a little work...		 BN 9512 Roster.
BN 9512 Roster.		 Two MRL SD40s are mixed in with the BN & Santa Fe power.
Two MRL SD40s are mixed in with the BN & Santa Fe power.		 BN 9512 leads a stack train at the CSMRRC.
BN 9512 leads a stack train at the CSMRRC.		 BNSF 7812, from the NEW Kato SD40-2
BNSF 7812, from the NEW Kato SD40-2		 3/4 engineer side
3/4 engineer side
Only BN SD40-2 with this style logo.
Only BN SD40-2 with this style logo.		 3/4 conductor side
3/4 conductor side		 & the ass end.
& the ass end.		 BNSF 599, El Diablo!
BNSF 599, El Diablo!		 599 is the ex. ATSF 666
599 is the ex. ATSF 666		 Pulling another grain train.
Pulling another grain train.
Through Spadra
Through Spadra		 And out the tunnel.
And out the tunnel.		 BNSF 6367, Athearn RTR SD40
BNSF 6367, Athearn RTR SD40		 BN (BNSF) 9512, Athearn Genesis SD70MAC
BN (BNSF) 9512, Athearn Genesis SD70MAC		 BNSF 5704 a Kato AC4400CW
BNSF 5704 a Kato AC4400CW		 & BNSF 5656 a 2nd AC unit.
& BNSF 5656 a 2nd AC unit.
BNSF 6502 on the point of a westbound grain.
BNSF 6502 on the point of a westbound grain.		 BNSF 7888 leads a westbound stack train.
BNSF 7888 leads a westbound stack train.		 BNSF SD45-2 6502 is along for the ride.
BNSF SD45-2 6502 is along for the ride.		 Maersk train approaching.
Maersk train approaching.		 7888 is a custom numbered & detailed Athearn SD40-2.
7888 is a custom numbered & detailed Athearn SD40-2.		 Atlas C30-7, BN 5114 with some additional details.
Atlas C30-7, BN 5114 with some additional details.
BNSF 6502 with the proper numberboards.
BNSF 6502 with the proper numberboards.		 Four units tackle the grade with 54 grain cars behind.
Four units tackle the grade with 54 grain cars behind.		 BNSF 122 leads the climb.
BNSF 122 leads the climb.		 Exiting the tunnel.
Exiting the tunnel.		 Other power included BNSF 6335, BNSF 8601, and MRL 225.
Other power included BNSF 6335, BNSF 8601, and MRL 225.		 Approaching Winchester Curve.
Approaching Winchester Curve.
Pulling into the yard.
Pulling into the yard.		 A close up of the Santa Fe unit.
A close up of the Santa Fe unit.		 GE builders sticke on a GM loco?
GE builders sticke on a GM loco?		 BNSF 6335 in the yard.
BNSF 6335 in the yard.		 6335 is a Kato SD40-2.
6335 is a Kato SD40-2.		 I hardwired the trucks, much better than contact strips.
I hardwired the trucks, much better than contact strips.
BLMA grabs & pilot details improved the look.
BLMA grabs & pilot details improved the look.		 ATSF noselight, roof details, and set back horn also added.
ATSF noselight, roof details, and set back horn also added.		 BNSF 7777 leads a Q-ALTLAC 1-29.
BNSF 7777 leads a Q-ALTLAC 1-29.		 BNSF GP30.
BNSF GP30.		 Walthers/Life Like GP30 w/ sound, BNSF 2418.
Walthers/Life Like GP30 w/ sound, BNSF 2418.
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joseantonio06-Apr-2022 07:27
wonderful collection.V.
Ian Morehouse29-Nov-2021 07:39
Hi,
you have obviously spent a lot to time and money of your model system. Looks fantastic.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)23-Feb-2021 11:49
Lovely capture,excellent detail.V
Paolo
Guest 04-May-2020 17:52
Wonderful layout and very interesting to view. Thanks for sharing.
Robert Forsstrom31-Mar-2016 08:18
The ballast car solar panels were fabricated out of styrene plastic strips, spray painted silver, with Microscale solar panel decals applied on top.
Guest 25-Mar-2016 12:04
How do you do the ballast car solar panel?????
Devon Bail;ey 26-Aug-2012 16:13
Hey, I got an athearn BNSF RTR AC4400cw that im wanting to trade for a BNSF Athearn Dash 9, would you be interested?
Guest 08-Aug-2011 01:05
I love BNSF
Guest 02-Oct-2010 15:34
Great modeling & photography! What do you have for lighting in your layout room? What kind of camera & lens are you shooting with? Brant
Iain Kirk31-Jul-2009 13:19
Stunningly good gallery.
Great images of some great models - top stuff +++++
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