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By:Matthew Zisi
Dates:5/30/2019 - 5/30/2019
Album Info:This year, BNSF was running an employee appreciation train with its private cars for all its employees and friends. Thanks to my very good friend Ken Hyfill, I wound up with one of the friend tickets! We went on the Thursday night ride--it nearly got cancelled due to the flooding, then it was supposed to go to Gardner, Kansas-ultimately, it went southwest to Reading, near Emporia. But that was OK! The ride was 2.5 hours, the cars were very comfortable, and we saw some nice scenery! It was an awesome evening!
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BNSF 2835
Title:  BNSF 2835
Description:  Just happened to be in the yard and made a nice shot. I heard that this engine was actually given to Washburn Tech, the local technical school, for students to study.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:50:59 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2835(GP39-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Title:  BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Description:  Before the ride. This would actually be the back of the train, as we went the other direction, towards Emporia.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:18:02 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4) BNSF 1516(GP28M)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
All Aboard!
Title:  All Aboard!
Description:  A different kind of passenger train waits at the Topeka Amtrak (formerly Santa Fe) station.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:19:06 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 0
BNSF Powder River Flathead River
Title:  BNSF Powder River Flathead River
Description:  Each employee could purchase four tickets for a ride.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:20:09 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  228   Comments: 0
BNSF Bay View
Title:  BNSF Bay View
Description:  #31
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:20:55 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  164   Comments: 0
ATSF Warehouse
Title:  ATSF Warehouse
Description:  Old Santa Fe warehouse in Topeka
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:25:08 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Old Railroad Crossings
Title:  Old Railroad Crossings
Description:  We stopped a few minutes in Reading, then started back the way we came. Not long enough to get out, but then again, I do not believe there was much to do in Reading.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:41:02 PM
Location:  Reading, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Old Railroad Crossings
Title:  Old Railroad Crossings
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:41:38 PM
Location:  Reading, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Merchandise Car
Title:  Merchandise Car
Description:  Riders could purchase souvenirs!
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:34:23 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Interior of Double-Level Car
Title:  Interior of Double-Level Car
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:35:07 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Interior of Double-Level Car
Title:  Interior of Double-Level Car
Description:  Unlike Amtrak, there is no floor between the two sides of the second level!
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:36:09 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Control Panel in Double-Level Car
Title:  Control Panel in Double-Level Car
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:36:44 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Not the Name of the Car
Title:  Not the Name of the Car
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:37:34 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 0
Interior of Double-Level Car
Title:  Interior of Double-Level Car
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:38:21 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Topeka
Title:  Topeka
Description:  The Topeka, in Topeka. Where you get to ride if you are really up there in the BNSF management.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:39:31 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
ATSF 999714
Title:  ATSF 999714
Description:  I never see them using it, but BNSF has this old caboose parked right by the Topeka Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:54:19 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2835(GP39-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Title:  BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Description:  After we got back (around 8:30)
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:42:33 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4) BNSF 2835(GP39-2) BNSF 1516(GP28M)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
BNSF 2835
Title:  BNSF 2835
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:52:42 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2835(GP39-2) BNSF 1516(GP28M)
Views:  107   Comments: 1
BNSF 2835
Title:  BNSF 2835
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:53:17 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2835(GP39-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
BNSF 6733
Title:  BNSF 6733
Description:  Has just brought the train back safely!
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:43:43 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 1
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Title:  BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:44:38 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4) BNSF 1516(GP28M)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Title:  BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:45:16 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4) BNSF 1516(GP28M)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
ATSF 999714
Title:  ATSF 999714
Description:  Not all BNSF's private cars were utilized, as you can see on the left.
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:55:06 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  162   Comments: 1
ATSF 999714
Title:  ATSF 999714
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:55:42 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  147   Comments: 1
BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Title:  BNSF Employee Appreciation Special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:45:55 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
BNSF 6733
Title:  BNSF 6733
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:49:40 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6733(ES44C4)
Views:  168   Comments: 1
BNSF 2835 ATSF 999714
Title:  BNSF 2835 ATSF 999714
Description:  End of the album. Thanks for viewing!
Photo Date:  5/30/2019  Upload Date: 7/6/2019 5:51:59 PM
Location:  Topeka, KS
Author:  Matthew Zisi
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 2835(GP39-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 1


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