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El Vaquero Inspection Train

In 1993, Burlington Northern, seeking a gateway into Mexico to compete with UP, SP, and ATSF for international traffic, reached an agreement with South Orient to route cars over the line and into Mexico via the Presidio gateway. BN began advertising this joint venture with South Orient as its El Vaquero route to Mexico. In November 1993, the two railroads operated an inspection train, hosting railroad officials, journalists, and civic dignitaries over the length of the line. The train is shown here departing the west Texas town of Fort Stockton on November 5, 1993.

 


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