Living close to the BNSF main through Fresno gives us great opportunity for railfaning Here are a few of the shots taken over the last couple of years.
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Taken just prior to the beginning of the construction of the Shaw Ave underpass in 2001, this 12 engine power movement heads EB back on to the main.
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The back end of the power movement as it heads through the turnout
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An EB manifest train with 6 engine consist sits just north of the Shaw underpass waiting for a WB intermodal to pass.........
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........and here she comes !
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An Operation Lifesaver "Sting Train" sits on the Figarden siding just north of Shaw waiting for a green to head back.
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Just a short drive north to Ave 7 in Madera County lies a fabulous spot for "foaming" as BNSF rolls across the San Joaquin River.
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