Funeral Train on the BNSF Railway

A Funeral Train is the name given to train when it is moving retired, old, or dead locomotives. These can just a train by itself, or a large block of old locomotives near the head end of a freight train.
In this video, we'll two two of these Funeral Trains with lots of old, sold, and retired power. The first train was shot at University, on the south end of Northtown Yard. Right behind the lead power of the BRCGFD was a mix of former Santa Fe locomotives such as a GP30, SD45-2, SD75 (former Super Fleet, BN SD40-2, and a repainted SD75. After getting a crew change at Northtown Yard, we'll see the train once more racing by at Osborne Road in Fridley. The second of these unique trains shot at Union Jct in Saint Paul, MN. This particular train had a GP30, SD75, and slugs on it. I do not know where these locomotives were off to, but had been informed the were off of the BNSF roster, and sold for scrap. Sad to see that older power go away!
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[@TheOklahomaHotrail]

The 70MAC's still have potential, I have no clue why they would want to scrap em

[@rickiemckillip8124]

BNSF doesn't know what is going on

[@Henry5623]

Those weren't SD70MAC's; those were ex Santa Fe SD75M's. Most of the MAC's are either in storage or off the property with a rare few that are still in revenue service. Enjoy them while you can. -23 years working for UP.

[@TheOklahomaHotrail]

@@Henry5623 The BN ones lol

[@Henry5623]

​@@TheOklahomaHotrail Train 1 - BNSF 4011 C44-9W BNSF 4509 AC4400CW BNSF 8429 SD70ACe BNSF 7133 ES44C4 BNSF 2437 GP30 (former ATSF) BNSF 250 SD75M (former ATSF) BNSF 6511 SD45-2 (former ATSF) BNSF 1868 SD40-2 (former BN) BNSF 259 SD75M (former ATSF) Train 2 - BNSF 6811 ES44C4 BNSF 7583 ES44DC BNSF 5662 AC4400CW BNSF 2455 GP30 (former ATSF) BNSF 272 SD75M (former ATSF) BNSF 3972 Slug (former ATSF SD45-2) BNSF 3968 Slug (former ATSF SD45-2) In regards to your original comment “The 70MAC's still have potential, I have no clue why they would want to scrap em” my prior statement remains true; there were no SD70MAC’s on either train. In response to your second comment, the only former BN unit on either train was a SD40-2. Hopefully that clarifies. Stay safe and stay off the right of way guys. Signing off.

[@BNSF1458]

Aw man, there goes 250. I had hoped that would someday be put with 251 & 252 but I didn't realize it was a dead locomotive lol. Incredible catches though!

[@sunnysiderails397]

Awesome video, so many cool locos, sad to see them go. Glad you captured them one last time!

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

Nice video buddy! I hope some railroad gets some of these, they look like they've got plenty of use left in them!

[@ToddNightcoreGamer2K7]

Santa Fe Gp30 #2437 was involved for kismet train collisions on June 14th 2006. However, it survived on the wreck. It quickly put back into the service and it retired in 2021. Also, it sold into LTEX and it never run again!! Santa Fe Gp30 #2437 name is Alex!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

WOW, Awesome catch and video. Too bad these units were no rehabbed and put back into service. Have a nice rest of your evening.

[@lexpo181]

Very great and coloful consist of dead locomotives, but this is so sad to know that those ones are going to be retired :( Anyways you did a cool video my Douglas! ;) Alex, your Canadian friend

[@SD457500]

Thank you for the kind comment, and watching! It was sad to see that old power heading out; hopefully some of those engines get a new owner, and lease on life.

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

Wow, an SD45-2!

[@vicordaz6874]

Awesome catch!!

[@SD457500]

Thank you very much; glad you enjoyed it!

[@CharlieH65]

Yet another great watch!

[@markdanielczyk944]

Oh man, a couple of SD40-2's.

[@ryanfrogz]

Very sad to see, but great video!

[@armandoperez7967]

I would bet that most if not all of the retired locomotives will be working on some regional or short line railroads. They may even be rebuilt and exported.

[@thebegrsshow]

Thank you Sir for another fine video.👍

[@oaktree6986]

I heard that 1848 got sold recently to a short line

[@mrmrb04]

4011 has an RS3L!! Stupid quiet zones 😡😡

[@angelsrailfanandmore]

It actually has a K5LLA RL

[@mrmrb04]

@@angelsrailfanandmore Oh yeah. I see. It just went by pretty fast and I looked a little like a big 3 chime. My stance hasn't changed on quiet zones tho.

[@SD457500]

I remember when Osborne Road WAS a horn zone, and it was great. That all came to an end in Oct of 2008. :/ Thanks for the comment, and watching!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Nice catches!

[@SD457500]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!

[@centraliowarailproductions2810]

Your welcome @@SD457500!

[@vuurvrrailfanner4656]

The thumbnail looked like a HO scale train set or G scale train set

[@JuggaloKev89]

Sweet catches! When down by Osborne road in fridley, is it safe to park at the Osborne Commerce Center?

[@KCTopDawg]

Whoa

[@SD457500]

Some neat stuff, and classics were in there! I wish I knew where they were off to. Thanks for watching!

[@jaredwayman985]

Scrapping?

[@leakyjeep5.9]

🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️🖤

[@SD457500]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeyk9725]

Those locomotives spent years baking in Galveston. I know there was a power move that sent a bunch of them up to Galesburg a few months ago with some videos showing them sitting in the yard. Kinda surprised they haven't rebuilt those SD75's there with #250, #259 and #272. #250 might possibly be the last one still in Warbonnet paint.

[@armandoperez7967]

Quite a few of the SD70/75 series and Dash 8 equivalent locomotives have been rebuilt for export to African countries and also new units, unlike North American freight railroads which are not receiving any new locomotives.