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The Burlington Northern Railroad was the product of the merger of four major railroads: the Great Northern Railway (GN), the Northern Pacific Railway (NP), the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway (SP&S) and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q).
Since BNSF Railway was formed, late in 1995, with the merger of the Burlington Northern Railroad and the Santa Fe Railway, we have been committed to expanding and improving our network to meet our customers’ growing needs.
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.
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.
Aug 18, 2002 · We exist to preserve the history and chronicle the operation of the Burlington Northern Railroad and its successors, as well as the MRL. For information on historical societies for railroads that merged to become the BN or BNSF, click here.
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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.
Mar 6, 2020 · How Burlington Northern became the largest and most successful railroad merger of its era in 1970. Read about the challenges, the leaders, and the legacy of the new carrier that combined four distinct railroads.
