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BNSF 250 in America 250 livery with the Great Seal, lit against a night sky
Photo: Oklahoma Model Railroad Association
250

250 years of the United States

BNSF 250

Last reported

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

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About this unit

BNSF 250

BNSF 250 is one of three BNSF locomotives followed by this community for America's 250th anniversary. Its number marks the semiquincentennial itself.

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

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Where BNSF 250 has been seen

250BNSF 250 sightings
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Last reported

Topeka, KS · BNSF 250

Oct 19, 2026, 12:09 PM CDT

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Sighting history

250

Topeka, KS(SE 4th St)

Oct 19, 2026, 12:09 PM CDT

Community Reported
Direction
In Yard
Position
Leading
Train
Unknown
Source
Trackside
250

Topeka, KS(SE 4th St)

Oct 16, 2026, 4:31 PM CDT

Community Reported
Direction
East
Position
Leading
Train
BNSF O-FTWTOP
Source
Trackside
250

Carbondale, KS

Oct 16, 2026, 2:22 PM CDT

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

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BNSF 250 in America 250 livery with the Great Seal, lit against a night sky
Photo: Oklahoma Model Railroad Association
BNSF 250 in red, white and blue America 250 livery with the Great Seal, shown broadside at speed
Photo credit pending confirmation

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