Essex, MT
Essex, Montana
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Essex, Montana, is a railfan hotspot nestled along BNSF’s scenic Hi Line route through Glacier National Park. From the historic Izaak Walton Inn, you can watch long, heavy freight trains and the Amtrak Empire Builder tackle the steep grades of Marias Pass, often with mid-train or rear-end helpers. Surrounded by mountains, forests, and crisp mountain air, it’s a perfect blend of spectacular rail action and breathtaking scenery. if you’re planning a visit — they’re the perfect basecamp for railfans and outdoor lovers alike.
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Essex, Montana
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
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Essex Montana
Essex, Montana, is a railfan hotspot nestled along BNSF’s scenic Hi Line route through Glacier National Park. From the historic Izaak Walton Inn, you can watch long, heavy freight trains and the Amtrak Empire Builder tackle the steep grades of Marias Pass.
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Essex, Montana · Essex, MT
Location Details
- City
- Essex
- State
- MT
- Coordinates
- 48.2779, -113.6130
- Cameras
- 1
- Live Now
- 1
- Railroads
- BNSF, AMTK