5.3K views · 323 reactions | BNSF holds more patents than all other Class I railroads combined. That’s not just a number, it’s a reflection of how innovation drives our teams to turn ideas into tools that improve safety, efficiency and reliability across our network. From inspecting rails to assembling trains, these patented technologies help us operate smarter. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3twd9687 | BNSF Railway | Facebook

BNSF Railway’s Sumas Subdivision stretches from Burlington, WA to Sumas, WA at the US-Canada border. Most of the line was originally part of the Northern Pacific Railway mainline from Seattle to Canada. In modern times, the rail line is used by just one mixed traffic freight train in each direction that runs 5 days each week between Everett, WA and Sumas. In this scene, the train passes one of the most picturesque locations on the line near Everson, WA. The mountain formation in the background i