Western Railroad Discussion > BNSF's Northern Transcon Line Q?

Hey,

I was wondering what the exact route of BNSF's northern transcon line between Chicago and Seattle/Portland,OR actually goes?
Also, does the line go through Minot or Fargo,ND? What is the train traffic like on this line these days?
Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
Andy

There's a map at bnsf.com

YES the mainline goes thru Minot and Fargo then westward thru Havre....

Chicago-Aurora-Rochelle-Savanna-LaCrosse-St. Paul-via former NP to Northtown-St. Cloud-Detroit Lakes-Fargo-Casselton-New Rockford-Minot-Williston-Glasgow-Havre-Shelby-Essex (Marias Pass)-Whitefish-Libby-Bonners Ferry-Sandpoint-Athol-Rathdrum-Spokane-

The Seattle side goes Spokane-Wenatchee-Everett-Seattle.

The Portland leg goes Spokane-Ritzville-Pasco-Wishram-Vancouver WA-Portland

I think roughly 30 trains per day on the part across Montana, maybe someone has a better number.

zwspnby9 Wrote:
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> Hey,

> Also, does the line go through Minot or Fargo,ND?

Yes, via the Surrey Cutoff and not the line via Grand Forks used by Amtrak.

Bob

Thank You very much all of you... I couldn't have waited any longer to read the replys. Yeah it was that nessessary.
Andy