What's new as of September 10,1995:

   What? No images today? Why would I put up a "what's new" page for
the day if there are no pictures to go with it? The reason:

Bad News.
   Many of you have heard of the BNSF merger. Many of you also are
curious about the new paint scheme BNSF is adopting. Some of you
know that a locomotive (BN 9647) was unveiled on August 28 wearing 
that new scheme (subject to change now I guess). I was there the 
evening before (Aug 27), and I got some great pictures of it to post 
to the BN Archive (actually, it was to be the start of a new BNSF 
Archive). Or so I thought. 
   A few days ago I got back the slides. You may know the feeling 
of misloading a roll and the dissapointment that results. Well, I 
wish it was the roll that was the problem. My camera decided that 
this would be a good time to have problems opening its curtain. What 
really sucks is that on the first few shots I had taken, at least 
the curtain opened 1/3 of the way and I had 1/3 of a shot. When it 
came time to shoot 9647, it was not opening at all. Not even a sliver.
   Fortunately, Leonard, John, and a handful of other 
railfans were there taking pictures as well. Hopefully I will be able
to hook up with them and there will be a BNSF Archive after all.
We'll see.
   If any of you are reading this and can help me out, please mail
me at cbiel@sbcglobal.net
   By the way does anyone know if my camera is repairable? It is a
Minolta (forgot the model - I'll post it soon).

Pictures will be coming again tomorrow!

Last updated: 10/01/95