BNSF 8242         
Was this picture of an eastbound coal train taken in Burleigh or Menoken? It's Burleigh if you ask the railroad, but Menoken if you ask local residents or consult a road map. The dual names have existed since 1891, when the Northern Pacific decided too many places on its lines began with the letter M and renamed its Menoken station Burleigh. The townspeople weren't impressed, however, and continue to stick with the name Menoken.
Date: 7/9/2007 Location: Menoken, ND   Map Show Menoken on a rail map Views: 440 Collection Of:   Mitch Wahlsten
Locomotives: BNSF 8242(SD75M)    Author:  Mitch Wahlsten
BNSF 8242
Picture Categories: This picture is part of album:  July 2007 Vacation
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Name Type Comments Date
Tim Huemmer General Cool shot, interesting story! 8/5/2007 9:33:02 PM
William H. Davis Jr. General Nice shot 11/22/2009 7:55:22 PM

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