SeattleRailFan's video: Three trains in Tukwila WA 9-2-2015

Today I'm in Tukwila, WA, just south of Seattle to catch three trains in quick secession. First up is a northbound manifest freight, pulled by a trio of Dash-9 locos, led by BNSF 5258 (C44-9W). Next up was a southbound loaded garbage train, pulled by two GEVO C4's, led by BNSF 6907 (ES44C4). The C4 locos have 6 axles but only 4 have traction motors. They cost less to buy, and are used on relatively light trains where you don't need the extra tractive effort given by having 6 traction motors. Last up was a northbound loaded oil train, led by BNSF 6907 (ES44C4). The engineer was giving lot of whistle and bell for a work crew just out of sight. They're involved in the adding of a third main track in this area. Freight: 5258 / 4976 / 4329 C44-9W / C44-9W / C44-9W Garbage: 6907 / 6834 ES44C4 / ES44C4 Oil: 7242 / 701 / 6542 / 7102 ES44DC / C44-9W / ES44C4 / ES44C4