{"id":186,"date":"2014-10-13T07:01:23","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T23:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=186"},"modified":"2014-10-13T07:01:43","modified_gmt":"2014-10-12T23:01:43","slug":"sondian-rail-network-under-stress-yet-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/?p=186","title":{"rendered":"Trainz Today &#8211; Sondian Rail Network Under Stress Yet Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, officials with Sondia&#8217;s Federal Consolidated Railways (Ferrocarriles Consolidados de la Republica) stated in a press conference that the Sondian rail system has reached approximately 110% capacity, and that upgrades to existing equipment had reached fever pitch, with new orders being placed almost every other day. One of Sondia&#8217;s smaller northeastern cities, San Martin, has received a lot of attention recently, as the local government implemented several tax hikes to pay for upgrading the existing local network. Pictures from the city&#8217;s rail corridors were released at the press conference mentioned above.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_187\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-187\" class=\" wp-image-187\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An intermodal train heads southeast on the non-electrified western line.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_188\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-188\" class=\" wp-image-188\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0001.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An oil train rolls along the electrified Los Palacios corridor, which stretches between San Martin in the south and Los Palacios in the north, near the Dertinian border.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_189\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-189\" class=\" wp-image-189\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0002.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of the high-speed intercity line connecting Los Palacios and San Martin, with the oil train and intermodal train in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_190\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190\" class=\" wp-image-190\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0003.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mail train behind a demonstrator locomotive from Robinson Global Enterprises overtakes the intermodal train. This shot shows off FCR&#8217;s strange policy of painting individual batches of locomotive orders in often radically different liveries.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_191\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-191\" class=\" wp-image-191\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0004.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pair of C-CM62-B1 electric locomotives powering the oil train roll underneath the north bridge, which carries the Boca Del Mar line over both the Los Palacios corridor and the western trunk line.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_192\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192\" class=\" wp-image-192\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0005.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A commuter train powered by a new Tenya Electric locomotive waits patiently at a suburban commuter station, with part of the San Martin skyline in the background.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_193\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193\" class=\" wp-image-193\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0006.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A westbound express charges north along the western trunk line as a local passenger train takes the Boca Del Mar line to the west.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_194\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-194\" class=\" wp-image-194\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0007.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A closer view of the RGE locomotive providing the motive power for the express.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_195\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195\" class=\" wp-image-195\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0008.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An example of FCR&#8217;s most common single locomotive type, the H-CF30 or Class 28, throttles up in anticipation of the run-up to the north bridge.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_196\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196\" class=\" wp-image-196 \" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0010.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An intercity trainset glides over the San Martin river. The bridge that carries the intercity line over the river is one of the first things that San Martin&#8217;s government has stated they will replace.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_197\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-197\" class=\" wp-image-197\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0011.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The McLane warehouse in the San Martin industrial park. An FCR will shortly pick these boxcars up and take them to San Martin yard to be sorted into a train.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_198\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-198\" class=\" wp-image-198\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0012.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The grain port of San Martin.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_199\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-199\" class=\" wp-image-199\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0013.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Martin has a very large lumber port, and it is seen here.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_200\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-200\" class=\" wp-image-200\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0014.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The entrance to San Martin yard. This yard sorts goods from the docks and from other industries around the city, and puts them into trains which then go to FCR&#8217;s northeast classification yard to be resorted and sent to their final destination.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_201\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201\" class=\" wp-image-201\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0017.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An electric-powered express whisks by the commuter train we saw earlier.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_202\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202\" class=\" wp-image-202\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0019.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mail train and the western express meet. The intermodal train will soon follow.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_203\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203\" class=\" wp-image-203\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0024.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another shot of the meet.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_204\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-204\" class=\" wp-image-204\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0027.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The intermodal train follows the mail train south.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_205\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\" wp-image-205\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0030.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The southbound oil train rolls by on the corridor as the three trains meet on the trunk line.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_206\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\" wp-image-206\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0033.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The northbound express blasts by the oil train.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_207\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207\" class=\" wp-image-207  \" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0037.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Both the mail train and the westbound express have now cleared the trunk line, and the oil train clears the center track of the corridor.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_208\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-208\" class=\" wp-image-208\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0039.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The power car of the express passes the camera. FCR has only recently started ordering locomotives with head-end power, and power cars are now only used on the most prestigious of trains.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_209\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-209\" class=\" wp-image-209\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0042.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The intercity trainset now roars past the camera.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_212\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-212\" class=\" wp-image-212\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0055.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The intermodal train rolls smoothly into town, passing the still stopped commuter train.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_214\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214\" class=\" wp-image-214\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0059.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The engineer of the intermodal train plays catch-up with the tail of the mail train as they approach the San Martin river.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_215\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215\" class=\" wp-image-215\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0061.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The northbound express blasts through another suburban commuter station.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_216\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-216\" class=\" wp-image-216\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0060.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The southbound oil train crosses the San Martin.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_217\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-217\" class=\" wp-image-217\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0068.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The eastbound passenger local now crosses the corridor as the commuter train accelerates.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_218\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\" wp-image-218\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0074.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tail of the eastbound crosses the bridge as the commuter train rolls by the camera.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_219\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-219\" class=\" wp-image-219\" alt=\"BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076\" src=\"http:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076-1024x569.jpg\" width=\"584\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/train.xeldom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BNSF_EMD_20141012_0076.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A final shot of the commuter train.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Officials declined to comment on when upgrade programs might be completed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, officials with Sondia&#8217;s Federal Consolidated Railways 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