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The Burlington Northern Railroad (reporting mark BN) was a United States-based railroad company formed from a merger of four major U.S. railroads. Burlington Northern operated between 1970 and 1995.
The Burlington Northern Railroad (BN) was created in 1970 through the consolidation of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the Great Northern Railway, the Northern Pacific Railway and the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway. It absorbed the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway (Frisco) in 1980.
Feb 12, 2024 · Learn how BNSF evolved from a small branch line in Illinois to one of the largest railroads in North America. Explore the history of its predecessors, including CB&Q, Frisco, GN and Santa Fe, and their contributions to the economy and culture of the West.
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Jun 12, 2023 · Learn about the creation and evolution of Burlington Northern, the West's first mega railroad that merged three previous lines in 1970. See photos of its locomotives, routes, and operations across the country.
Aug 18, 2002 · Learn about the history and operation of the Burlington Northern Railroad and its successors, as well as the Montana Rail Link. Find locomotive and freight car lists, employee timetables, yard maps, magazine articles and more.