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Welcome to the BNSF Ice Cold Express page. Here you can learn about the fantastic new refrigerated service from the

Currently, one can trace where all the trailers are by utilizing BNSF's own computers, view the handout about this exciting service given out that the 1999 Intermodal Expo, take a glance at the type of trailer being used for Ice Cold Express, as well as view the first schedule of the new service.

Check back often, as new statistics and pictures will becoming available.

Keel Middleton for the schedule.

Last updated 22 August 1999. Copyright © 2000. QStation Media.. Go back to QStation.

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BNSF Ice Cold Express ReeferRailer Trace

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Trailers 530000 to 530079

ICEZ 530000-530079   Output: Normal Text  Comma Delimited   Format: ETA Flatcar   Offline: Include

Trailers 530080 to 530158

ICEZ 530080-530158   Output: Normal Text  Comma Delimited   Format: ETA Flatcar   Offline: Include

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BNSF Ice Cold Express Color Handout

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Here's a picture of the handout given out at the 1999 Intermodal Expo. Click on the graphic to get a full screen view of it. Here is a copy of the BNSF Announcement of the new service.

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BNSF Ice Cold Express ReeferRailer

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To the left is a picture a Wabash National ReeferRailer(tm). This type of trailer will be the mainstay of the Ice Cold Express inventory, offering door-to-door service with high efficiency and product protection. To read more, go to Wabash National's page on their ReeferRailers. Click on the graphic to get a full screen view of it. The Roster for Ice Cold Express is: Trailer numbers are ICEZ 530000-530158 Bogies are GIMX 5000-5149 CouplerMates GIMX 6000-5 Trailer Statistics: Height = 13'6" Length = 53', the coupler tongue extends another 22" from the nose Sidewall is basically a standard reefer wall with an aluminum outer skin supported by steel posts. The insulation is injected in the sidewalls in a press. Reefer units are by Carrier Temperature rating is to 'deep frozen' levels. Suspension is the standard RoadRailer(tm) parallel arm air ride

In a photo by Don Bowen, an Ice Cold Express unit train blasts its way through southern California. click on the picture for its full size.

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BNSF Ice Cold Express 1st Schedule

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The first run of the new roadrailers will take place on Friday, June 11th: Departing Naperville, IL. at 16:00 (if it is on time.) Arrive in KC at 04:30 Wellington at 11:10 (Saturday) Amarillo at 19:15 Belen at o4:30 on Sunday Winslow at 12:00 Noon Needles at 18:20 Barstow at 23:00 San Bernardino at 02:00 on Monday. The first eastbound will depart San Bernardino at 07:00 on the 18th.