In this 2016 fulllength C. Vision release, we cover the east end of Montana Rail Link's system between Jones Junction and Helena, Montana. The 1st and 2nd Subdivisions were brimming with activity during our visits, and you'll see an incredible variety of trains and locomotives across this territory. In addition to the mainline, the 5th, 6th, and 13th Subdivision branch lines are also covered. Local and mixed freights, grain, coal, ballast, and even MRL passenger trains are all included in this twohour presentation.

MRL's fleet of SD45 locomotives are seen in BNSF lease service, as well as working MRL's own freight trains. The sights and sounds of these 3600 horsepower locomotives powering heavy trains over Bozeman Pass and Winston Hill will be something you won't soon forget. We have also included some behind the scenes views of several SD45s being scrapped in Livingston by Progress Rail in May of 2014. Additional MRL locomotive models seen in this video include: SW1500, GP9, GP35, GP40, SD35, SDP40, SD402, SD402XR, and SD70ACe.

The Mighty 2014 Dozen:
MRL 318 (SD45)
MRL 319 (SD45)
MRL 326 (SD45)
MRL 328 (SD45)
MRL 329 (SD45)
MRL 330 (SD45)
MRL 331 (SD45)
MRL 332 (SD45)
MRL 346 (SD45)
MRL 351 (SD45)
MRL 355 (SD45)
MRL 382 (SD45)

In celebration of this video's release on YouTube, we have brought back an alternate title for this project that was considered, but never used: "Montana Rail Link SD45 Renaissance"

Special Thanks:
James House
Mike B.
E. Calvin
Alec Holmes
Kenneth Lehman
Brian Knudtson
Ben D.
Brent Mueller
Jim Lewis
Don Grant
Jeff Comfort
Marshall Beecher
Dan K.
Josh Dulak
Jordan Rein
Riley Richmond
Erik Shicotte
The Employees of the Montana Rail Link
Map Courtesy The Washington Companies

Finally, a big THANK YOU to our viewers and supporters, past and present, for making videos like this possible.



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