Desert Freight Through the Painted Desert
A trio of BNSF locomotives pulls a freight train across the wide-open high desert of northeastern Arizona, their brilliant orange and black paint standing out against the muted sagebrush landscape. Bare branches frame the scene as the railroad cuts across the rugged terrain beneath a clear blue spring sky, capturing the enduring connection between railroading and the American Southwest.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:56 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
300mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Woodruff, Badlands, Petrified Forest National Park
Keywords
Architecture, Desert Landscape, Landscapes & Nature, National Park, Painted Desert, Railroad Tracks, Train, Transportation
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 34.976345
Longitude: -109.794022
Altitude: 1,621.0 meters / 5,318.2 feet
Longitude: -109.794022
Altitude: 1,621.0 meters / 5,318.2 feet