Pushing it along  Contributor's Pick!       
We see the DPUs on the southbound TXUX train as they pass under the Ark 59 bridge, along with some fall color.
Date: 10/30/2016 Location: Sulphur Springs, AR Views: 230 Collection Of:   Tom Beckett
Locomotives: BNSF 9354(SD70ACe) KCS 4809(ES44AC) KCS 4800(ES44AC)    Author:  Tom Beckett
Pushing it along
Picture Categories: Scenic,Action This picture is part of album:  KCS Heavener Sub in Arkansas
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Scott Crotwell General Nice shot. 11/3/2016 5:55:03 AM
Harry Edmunds General The reason a BNSF SD70ACe is a DPU on this coal train is because this unit (9354) does not have an isolated cab. SD70ACe locomotives without isolated cabs are not permitted to lead BNSF trains. Other roads like CSX and NS don't have that prohibition so you will sometimes see a BNSF SD70ACe without an isolated cab leading on of their trains. BNSF says their rules are due to crew comfort and safety issues with the non-isolated cab SD70ACe locomotives. 11/4/2016 11:42:04 AM

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