With the sale to mrl came guarantees to turn over trains for mrl to haul across montana for bn and then turn back to bn at sandpoint. Mrl has a large selection of of privately owned locomotives, rail cars, and surplus. Montana rail link reporting mark mrl is a privately held class ii railroad in the united states. Employees are prohibited from disclosing their user name and password to any other person. Salaries posted anonymously by montana rail link employees. Showcasing the work of mike danneman and dave gayer, this 176page hardcover book follows mrls determined efforts to serve its customer base, while 237 photos showcase its people, equipment, and operations amid some of the most beautiful. From the ballast line to the leaders of this company, we have the right people in place to achieve great things. Montana rail link is a privately held unit of the washington group of companies. Montana rail link inactive 37 miles central montana rail, inc. Mrl services over 150 local montana businesses and moves their products to domestic and international markets on a daily basis. Montana rail link mullan pass and beyondbroken knuckle video productions, over 3. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. This is useful in estimating the financial strength and credit risk of the company. Switchboard is set up with all cts, and pts to operate on 480v ac.
Access to this employee tools portal is for montana rail link employees only. Montana rail link, its history, photos, modeling info, and current news items. Currently the railroad operates nearly 1,000 miles of track also at nearly 1,000 employees mrl is one of the larger class iis in the country, which runs between central montana near billings to eastern washington at. Montana rail link anything system wide up thru 2000. My job as a carman is mandated by the federal government to insure the safe movement of rail cars across our nation. Rail news montana rail link promotes racicot, lewis, lane. Adjacent to the layout building is the exnickel plate mainline on which guests may railfan norfolk southern traffic when off duty. Montana rail link, mrl, joe racicot, jim lewis, ross lane, people.
Today, the treasure state is served by only one, easttowest freight carrier, bnsf railway, although several short lines and class ii regional montana rail link also provides service. Montana rail link reporting marks mrl is a regional operation based in missoula, montana. The subject of this book never registered on the radar screen of that historical record. Montana rail link partnered with livingston school district to reward 30 kindergarten, first and secondgraders with a twohour train ride modeled off of the popular book and movie, polar express. A free inside look at montana rail link salary trends based on 14 salaries wages for 11 jobs at montana rail link. Oct 16, 2017 in early august of 2017, montana rail link ran a passenger train for the railroad executives and staff. Contact us if your interested in becoming an inspector. Trademark applications trademark applications show the products and services that montana rail link is developing and marketing. If youre interested in perhaps purchasing this book please visit the link below.
If making more than one purchase, please, please, please, wait for an invoice to pay for your purchases. Mrl, which operates on trackage originally built by the northern pacific railway, is a unit of the washington companies, and is headquartered in missoula, montana the railroad runs between huntley, montana and spokane, washington, largely within montana, and the main line passes through the. For more about this product, click on the tabs below. Montana rail link is a regional class ii railroad serving more than 100 stations in montana, idaho and washington. Trainline freight cars feature rp25 metal wheels for superior performance on all kinds of track including smaller scalesized code 70 and larger rail. Montana rail link is well positioned for growth and remains an industry leader in terms of safety and service, said derek ollmann, president of montana rail link. With the lease of the main line, montana rail link acquired trackage rights over burlington northern now bnsf railway between sandpoint.
Currently the railroad operates nearly 1,000 miles of track also at nearly 1,000 employees mrl is one of the larger class iis in the country, which runs between central montana near billings to eastern washington at spokane. Montana rail link named shortline of the year by bnsf. Mrl, which operates on trackage originally built by the northern pacific railway, is a unit of the washington companies, and is headquartered in missoula, montana. Montana rail link is a collection of black and white photographs by the author, taken across much, but not most or all, of montana rail link railroad. Your username is your first initial followed by your last name. The helena train wreck occurred in the early morning on february 2, 1989, in helena, montana, usa, when 48 cars of a montana rail link freight train that had been decoupled from their locomotives by a train crew on mullan pass rolled backwards down the pass, traveling nine miles back into the city of helena and colliding with a work train at a railway crossing near the center of the community. Montana rail link 1001 defoe st missoula, mt railings mapquest. It was established in 1883 as part of northern pacific s transcontinental railroad. In early august of 2017, montana rail link ran a passenger train for the railroad executives and staff. Jan taylor in their book the northern pacifics rails to gold and silver.
The montana rail link railfan society home facebook. This book covers mrl locomotive, freight, caboose, mow and passenger car rosters. Children enjoy enchanting ride on the christmas express. It was twenty years ago in 2000 when i uploaded the first railroads of montana website. Alas, poor management and questionable decisions in later years such as removing the electrification resulted in its departure from the west in 1980. Dec, 2007 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Pentrex visited the big sky country of montana in 1990 to witness the operations of what was then one of the countys newest regional railroads, the montana. Showcasing the work of mike danneman and dave gayer, this 176page hardcover book follows mrls determined efforts to serve its customer base, while 237 photos showcase its people, equipment, and operations amid some of the most. Montana rail link announces executive promotions trains. The train contained vintage railcars from various fallen flag railroads, pulled by a montana.
Annual sales and employees what industry is the company in. Pentrex visited the big sky country of montana in 1990 to witness the operations of one of the countys newest regional railroads, the montana. Ethical conduct concerns mrl is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct. Montana rail link 1001 defoe st missoula, mt railings. Montana rail links 957mile system from huntley to sandpoint, idaho, has been named bnsf railways 20 shortline of the year.
Even though an item, such as ties, may appear as though they are unused they are often in temporary storage for ongoing maintenance purposes. There are some factual errors contained and the book is lacking depth. Montana rail link will install positive train control technology along more than 600 miles of its main line in montana and idaho by 2022. Montana rail link crews will spend friday morning emptying the. Based in missoula, mt, montana rail link mrl is a class ii regional railroad that operates over 900 route miles of track in montana and idaho and employs nearly 1,200 dedicated professionals. You will need to enter your username and employee number to access the flex worksheet. A selfpromotional coffee table book published in 1997 called montana rail linkthe main street of southern montana, commemorated the tenth anniversary of the railroad. There are currently zero inspectors in montana for container iicl certification. It is a pictorial not a history of montana rail link after its first decade of existance, with some good information. Montana rail link s roundhouse facility in livingston, mont.
This is a modern railroad with long trains and long runs. Montana rail link is a very good place to work it is a growing company and job security has been very good and looks to remain that way well into the future. Book is used and has some wear, but is in good condition. Interesting narrative and descriptions of locations. Montana rail link hiring manager of general accounting in. Information on employee tools and the mrl extranet pertaining to montana rail link operations shall not be disclosed, disseminated or reproduced by employees. Compare how recessionproof montana rail link is relative to the industry overall. Over 2 million railroad and train related photographs from all over the us. H libby lincoln county port authority montana rail link 817 miles global rail group 30 miles. Manages the companys fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring assets are properly set up in the e1 system for both book and tax purposes, and reconciled on. Montana rail link blue model railroader magazine model.
H libby lincoln county port authority montana rail link 817 miles global rail group 30. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Montana rail link 101 international dr, missoula, mt 59808. Pentrex visited the big sky country of montana in 1990 to witness the operations of what was then one of the countys newest regional railroads, the montana rail link. If you have one or two or more photos you would like to share. This section of the montana rail link website is for employees. Ethical conduct concerns mrl is committed to maintaining the highest standards of. Central montana rail on spring creek trestle montana rail link special at billings bnsf coal train at east glacier. The company also has a variety of locomotives available for lease. We would love to see some people added that are interested. The montana rail link layout is an extremely large model railroad featuring ctc control and signal system. Northern pacific anywhere montana burlington northern anywhere montana soo line in montana any other shortlines from the 1960s thru 2000. This walthers trainline ho scale tank car is great for adding to any freight train on your layout or train set. Book is used and shows wear, but is in good condition.
Jul 24, 2007 pentrex visited the big sky country of montana in 1990 to witness the operations of one of the countys newest regional railroads, the montana rail link. Montana rail link mrl is a large regional that now comprises more than. The stampede pass line thru washington state was sold to washington central. Covers freight cars, locomotives and the one passenger car business car silver cloud on the system in 1991. Ask questions, share stories and pictures, and discuss mrl news. Annual report on montana rail links revenue, growth, swot.
Formed in 1987 from over 900 miles of unwanted railroad, montana rail link has become one of americas most successful and interesting regional carriers. Essentially a photo album of the 931 miles of track operations. Based in missoula, montana rail link mrl is a class ii regional railroad that operates over 900 route miles of track in montana and idaho and employs nearly 1,200 dedicated professionals. Mrl has a large selection of privately owned locomotives, rail cars, and surplus work equipment for sale please note that any items on rail road property belong to montana rail link, inc. Determine whether montana rail link grew or shrank during the last recession.
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