BNSF Adds Oil Train Buffer Cars for MRL Helpers

WB oil loads crossover at Helena West

When I saw this in the yard, I just figured it was two trains put together.

Train gets underway at Helena Jct. after meeting the EB and WB Q-trains.

Up the Tobin Sag

Now it all makes sense. Wonder if this was BNSF's idea, or if the FRA made them do this.

And two rear DPUs to boot.