BNSF Fans: What is your favorite predecessor road?

[Anonymous]

A good portion of my high-school railfan years were occupied by both the CB&Q and the Santa Fe. Both are tied as my favorites. Both companies presented themselves to the public as thoroughly professional operations. Definately for the grown-ups. Both roads had a sense of themselves that was purely positive. No fooling around in operations, maintanance, appearance, or public relations. The passenger services of both railroads was beyond reproach. One didn't leave their premier passenger trains feeling as if they were made a fool of. They knew the meaning of the phrase, "Public service."

Mitch

[Anonymous]

I guess I have split loyalties -- GN in the Sixties but AT&SF up to the merger with BN.

I like GN's blue color scheme.

[Anonymous]

Frisco a class one class one. [:)]

BN had NO class. [:p] (Just as those who worked for Frisco Transporation ! ! ! )

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BN

Alec

[Modelcar]

....I must revert back to the days of the Pennsylvania RR...{Johnstown, Pa.}...Viewing operations from the station platform{s}....4 tracks east-west...It seemed there was always activity close together...Not unusual to see several trains coming through at the same time...and now thinking back....What happened...How could such a giant behave in such a manner that it now ceases to exist....!

[CopCarSS]

Growing up in Aurora, IL, I was alway partial to the BN. I often went railfanning with my cousin along the Aurora Sub. I'll still never forget how fast the intermodals ran (and still do) on that line. My family has a tradition of going to White Pines State Park every November as well. I still spend most of my time on the Whispering Pines Trail, the Lookout Trail and the Sleepy Hollow Trail when we go every year. [:D]

Historically, even though they operated in the B.C. (Before Chris), the CB&Q is a favorite. I wish I could've seen them.

Apart from BNSF routes, I always had a special place for the C&NW and D&RGW. Both were pretty cool railroads with the friendliest crews I've ever met. And of course, visiting a short line is always a cool experience. The first time I saw the KB&S ALCos, I was hooked!

[owlsroost]

Santa Fe - for the Warbonnets, and having the faith that "betting the farm" on making money out of intermodal was the right thing to do.

Tony

[spbed]

The ATSF war bonnets were the best IMHO. [:o)][:p][:)]

Originally posted by BNSF4ever
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Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR  Austin TX Sub

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