Railfan Gaming > Eastbound Intermodal on Stevens Pass Part 2

Ran this Z-SSECHC9-26A over Stevens Pass, and decided to take some "photos" along the route. Speed stayed in the 15mph range while climbing the grade. Enjoy the photos.

Details:
BNSF ES44AC #6238
CSX AC6000CW #609
CSX SD80MAC #806
BNSF ES44AC #6135

100 platforms
7258 tons
8490 feet

One thing I calculated is that a train requires 1.8755497kw / US ton to make it over Stevens Pass, at a speed of about 15mph. This is for Microsoft Train Simulator purposes only.


Photo 1: By milepost 1724
Photo 2: CSX AC6000CW #609 as second motor.
Photo 3: Crossing a bridge by MP 1724.5

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Photo 4: Train passing through an S curve by MP 1723.3
Photo 5: Trains passing through a series of curves
Photo 6: Lead unit ES44AC #6238 crossing a bridge by MP 1722.

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Photo 7: Shot of the whole train by MP 1722.5
Photo 8: In-cab shot of the West end of Scenic siding.
Photo 9: Train at the East end of Scenic siding.

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Photo 10: West portal of the Cascades tunnel.
Photo 11: In-cab view from inside the Cascades Tunnel
Photo 12: Light at the end of the tunnel, literally. In this case, the East protal of the Cascades Tunnel.

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Photo 13: Train exiting the East portal of the Cascades Tunnel
Photo 14: Close-up of the plaque on the East end of the Cascades Tunnel.
Photo 15: Train by MP 1700.

Hope you all enjoyed looking at the photos. Stay tuned for more.

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Schweeeet! Where did you get this route at?

Mark

I got it at http://www.streamlines.ca/Products/BNSF_Scenic.html