Essex, Montana

Name: Essex, Montana
Uploaded: 2026-04-07T01:08:58.542937+00:00
Description: BNSF operates a critical crew change and helper station in Essex, Montana, where extra locomotives are added to assist trains climbing the steep grades of Marias Pass through the Rocky Mountains. Also, it is where all the MOW equipment and snow fighting equipment is stored

Essex, MT

BNSF: BNSF RailwayAMTK: Amtrak

BNSF operates a critical crew change and helper station in Essex, Montana, where extra locomotives are added to assist trains climbing the steep grades of Marias Pass through the Rocky Mountains. Also, it is where all the MOW equipment and snow fighting equipment is stored

Location Stats

Trains Per Day

Track Type

Mainline/Yard

Subdivision

BNSF Hi Line Sub

Milepost

MP 1169.02 BNSF Hi Line Sub

Train Types Seen Here

IntermodalGrainTank CarsManifestMixed Freight