BNSF Tracks of the Old Santa Fe – Volume 2

Producer: Green Frog

Locations: Arizona, New Mexico

Timeframe: 1990s

Length: 87 minutes

Source: Rich Schied

This BNSF series continues in Arizona and New Mexico for Volume 2. Begins on the Peavine Line and continues to Flagstaff. Onward on the BNSF Transcon into New Mexico. Gallup to Belen, New Mexico. Many points in between these former Santa Fe Railway routes.

This is available as a single show or in this 5 disc set. DVD-R. Chapter advance function. On/ Off narration. Peter Youngblood narrates. Excellent camerawork by Rich Schied. Live audio. All high-quality production by Green Frog.

To the Trains… 👉

A train goes across a high trestle with an Intermodal at Hell’s Canyon River in Arizona. The Phoenix sub, aka Peavine line, continues through Ash Fork and Williams.

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief arrives at the Flagstaff Station on this Eastbound. Four locomotives haul this long train. Good night scenes at this well lit place.

A Military train is seen on the busy Transcon, at East Flagstaff.

Eastbound behind three red/silver warbonnets on Canyon Diablo bridge. A number of freights are shown here.

An Eastbound behind #4560 departs Winslow and is going to Gallup, NM. Coverage includes the Station and ex: Harvey House.

Engines led by EMD SD75M 8210. Followed by: 4577, 874, and 748 front this fast mover. Check the red rock background. This Priority Mail Train is making good time in Eastern Arizona. The BNSF Transcon is busy!

An Eastbound Stacker led by 4669 hustles past the yard at Gallup, New Mexico.

A four unit lash-up pulls mixed freight through Red Rock State Park.

Many trains traverse the rural New Mexico landscape. Four paint jobs on this freight.

The tour ends at Belen Yard. The depot and former Harvey House are seen here. BNSF 4549 is coupled to a silver B unit. A group of freights stand around. In the script, Rich said, “This was the busiest Santa Fe location that he visited.”

BNSF Tracks of the Old Santa Fe Volume 2

Volume 2 is a grand tour of these former Santa Fe lines. Beautiful scenery hosts the trains. Videography is outstanding! Excellent soundtrack. Balanced with a good narrative.

Green Frog with dependable high quality. Arizona provides a fine introduction to this Southwest America premise. The Land of Enchantment is well documented.

There is a good supply of original Santa Fe paint. Enough BNSF liveries to fill the card. Another great entry in this series!

Rating: 5 Stars