[HD] BNSF Harbor Sub Action Featuring Ex-BN GP50 3119

Here is a video of the 1st and 2nd Watson Local jobs that operate on the southern section of the BNSF Harbor Subdivision from Watson Yard in Wilmington to the Chevron Refinery in El Segundo. Prior to the construction of the Alameda Corridor, the 26-mile-long Harbor Sub was the only way for BNSF trains to get from the Ports of LA to the San Bernardino Sub; UP trains used the Wilmington or San Pedro Subvidisons. The Alameda Corridor is used by both railroads and is a means to move more trains more quickly and with higher capacity, reducing congestion on surface streets above through the use of the trench which spans 8 miles from Vernon to Compton. The Harbor Sub is now split into two sections, with the southern portion stopping just south of LAX Airport, and the northern section stopping a mile south of the Malabar Yard in Vernon. The middle section was converted into the right-of-way for the nearly complete Metro Crenshaw/LAX (K) Line, slated to open in early 2023. BNSF 3119, an EMD GP50 still painted in the Burlington Nothern "white face" green paint scheme, is featured and seen leading the 2nd Watson. Various locations were visited in this video, including Watson Yard, "The Jungle" in Torrance, Monaco Hill in Lawndale, and El Segundo to provide the viewer with a comprehensive overview of the Harbor Subdivision territory. Mechanical Bells, various crossings, and scenic viewpoints make the Harbor Sub a one-of-a-kind gem and a true railfan favorite. I hope you enjoy this video, thanks for watching!

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