Western Railroad Discussion > Big Horn Sub

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the Big Horn sub, particularly the part between Gillette and Sheridan WY, is one of BNSF's least photographed mainlines.  Here's a westbound train of empty hoppers likely headed to the Dutch sub and one of the mines around Decker for reloading.  Oriva is the first siding west of Gillette.  4/12/2024.

mike woodruff
north platte ne  



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/17/24 09:15 by swaool.

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Pretty stong limb there, Mike.  I've done it twice and have been semi-lucky both times.  And between Orriva and Echeeta, the line is out of sight, which doesn't help matters.  Thanks for posting.  

Nick Tharalson,
Marion, IA



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/17/24 18:36 by ntharalson.

This is a very scenic sub, and one of my favorites. Unfortunately I have not been back since 2005.

Neat shot!

Great shot, Mike!  More if you have them!

texchief1

Totally agree. I was eating breakfast at the Village Inn  in Gillette when a Boeing train was arriving for a crew change in Gillette, I gulped my coffee and got ahead of the train at Oriva, To my pleasant surprise it was stopping there, holding the main for an eastbound. Great day and memories indeed.. Thanks for posting.

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PCBill



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/17/24 09:07 by bmarti7.

Nice pic, mike. I know the area quite well. It may be too early in spring yet, but when it greens up east of Clearmont it's pretty scenic.

Rich