Western Railroad Discussion > A stranger in these parts:

It appears BNSF has sent one of their electromotive "B" units from Spokane down to Great Falls MT.  Unit #343 has been one of 3 units working the weekly local sent out of Great Falls to make a connection with the CMR.  This is its 2nd week making an appearance on the Laurel Sub.  Apparently with the oil market slump oil cans are once again being stored on the CMR.  Today's local with two 2900 series geeps and the #343 took approximately 30 next to new oil cans east to the CMR.

There seems to be an uptick of traffic on the Laurel Sub.  Been wondering if the virus causing crew shortages elsewhere may be responsible for the increase through here.