The BN Expediter is our quarterly magazine and is included with membership in the Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad.
(printed format ISSN 3067-0802, online format ISSN 3067-0810)
The April 2026 issue (24 pages) contains:
- The FOBNR Freight Cars:
The HO scale FBNX covered hopper cars on Larry Tiffany’s Union Pacific South Platte Division model railroad. Includes a description of his pike and several photos of the cars at various locations. - Gary Seymour (almost) retires after 33 years of service to the FOBNR:
A valuable member of the FOBNR and his many contributions to the group. - BN’s Kettle Falls Empire, by Jim B. Davis:
A visit along two former Great Northern branches reaching from Eastern Washington State into British Columbia during their BN heyday in the 1980s and -90s. Includes many historical photos along the routes, a detailed map, timetable excerpts, detailed lists of various locals, turns and switch jobs, and a comprehensive bibliography. - BNSF Fire Trains, by Rich Mahaney:
A short article with several photos of various pieces of rolling stock used to fight fires along the right-of-way. - BNSF Train Line Jumper Stations, by Jerry Michaels:
An unusual trackside detail used to keep the air brake system charged in trains split across a grade crossing. Includes photos of the station, and the rules that govern its use.
Available for purchase on July 1, 2026
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Tom Hillebrant, Managing Editor
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