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BNSF 1776 leading BNSF 2026, both in America 250 livery, on a grassy line under a cloudy sky
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1776

The year of independence

BNSF 1776

Last reported

Topeka, KS · Oct 19, 2026, 12:09 PM CDT

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About this unit

BNSF 1776

BNSF 1776 is one of three BNSF locomotives followed by this community for America's 250th anniversary. Its number recalls the year of the Declaration of Independence.

A verified locomotive description will be added once details are confirmed against BNSF's published communications.

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Where BNSF 1776 has been seen

1776BNSF 1776 sightings
Community reports · not live GPS

Last reported

Topeka, KS · BNSF 1776

Oct 19, 2026, 12:09 PM CDT

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Sighting history

1776

Topeka, KS(SE 4th St)

Oct 19, 2026, 12:09 PM CDT

Community Reported
Direction
In Yard
Position
Trailing
Train
Unknown
Source
Trackside
1776

Topeka, KS(SE 4th St)

Oct 16, 2026, 4:31 PM CDT

Community Reported
Direction
East
Position
Trailing
Train
BNSF O-FTWTOP
Source
Trackside
1776

Carbondale, KS

Oct 16, 2026, 2:22 PM CDT

Community Reported
Direction
East
Position
Leading
Train
BNSF O-FTWTOP
Source
Trackside

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BNSF 1776 leading BNSF 2026, both in America 250 livery, on a grassy line under a cloudy sky
Photo credit pending confirmation

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