Any info on the BNSF line from La Junta to Trinidad and ABQ?

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JANGAJONGA
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Any info on the BNSF line from La Junta to Trinidad and ABQ?

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So it looks like from google maps that there is still a mine in trinidad and an industry or two there...what is the BNSF train freq from trinidad to La Junta? does the BNSF run any trains from La junta through raton pass into NM? it appears there are a bunch of vacant yards there. pretty obscure line lol. thanks

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Re: Any info on the BNSF line from La Junta to Trinidad and

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I believe the state of New Mexico owns it now and Amtrak is the only through train.
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Re: Any info on the BNSF line from La Junta to Trinidad and

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I rode this line on Amtrak 2 years ago other than the eastbound chief all i seen was parked (stored) cars. No power in any of the yards and on the radio only thing you hear was amtrak

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