Passenger Trains > Chasin' n Pacin' A BNSF Special

BNSF sent a special up the coast for a Shortline conference in San Diego. My grand chase plans were squandered, and I was only able to catch at the Santa Fe Station, near Oceanside, and when it was returning to the yard. 
1) Loading pax at the station.
2&3) Going across one of the many lagoons the tracks cross in North San Diego County.

 

---

---

---

When my plans for the southbound trip fell apart I decided to pace it returning to the yard. This was accomplished by riding an electric scooter you can rent on through a smartphone, and with a max speed of 15 mph they're perfect for pacing things in Downtown San Diego, which makes for a pretty cool video. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/12/18 18:14 by suvart.

You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today!

Good Effort.

I like your video the best.
You guys did good with the scooters.

I got my fill of this special by watching your video and i am satisfied.

LoL

I would have liked to have seen where it went in the harbor area and take some pictures myself but was working.

Seeing how this was a Short Line get together im thinking they may have gone to the new PHL Yard, and do a tour of the facilities.

There is the wye near by to turn or run across the bridges and travel the loop track around.

I saw Mr.Fox's name on the list of people attending and he was one of the past Presidents of PHL a few years back.


Chris Parker
San Pedro

Posted from Android

Great work!!!!

The train ran from San Diego to Laguna Niguel, reversed ends, and returned to San Diego.  A delightful light lunch was served on the return trip.  Bar was open but for soft drinks and waters only, of course.   Overall, a very fine presentation by BNSF.

Norm

Norman Orfall
Helendale, CA
TIOGA PASS, a private railcar

Loving the video.  A whole new perspective!

Really nice video, Suvart.  Well done with the scooter perspective.  Thank you for posting.

I have not seen cars like Glorieta Pass and Eagle Pass.  Are these all-bedroom cars?  What is their heritage?  (likely ATSF, right?)

Okay, found the answer.  Crew cars rebuilt from old ATSF Sleepers.  Right?

Thanks for the wonderful video! You really took us with you!