Ferrocarril Mexicano - railcar number change once they hit the border?

[paneubert]

Hello folks. Standard disclaimer that I did search first. Did not see much activity on this topic.

Do the Mavericks get a railcar number change once they hit the border? Or do they keep the same for the entire trip? I have what I think is a BNSF railcar number (based on the prefix being BNSF). But I was told the rail line it is running on was currently Ferrocarril Mexicano (which makes sense).

I don't know of a way to track BNSF railcars..... All I see people on here using and talking about is the automated CSX, NS, and UP systems/phone numbers. Is there one for BNSF?

Looking at the BNSF "automotive transfer" specific routing map, it looks like from Hermosillo a truck would run on FXE (Ferrocarril Mexicano) up to the border, then Union Pacific up to El Mirage (essentially Phoenix), them up thru California and Oregon on BNSF, either landing in Rivergate (Portland Oregon), or getting closer to me just north of Seattle by landing at Orillia (looks like it is at an address in Renton WA, and probably why there is an Orillia Road near there where I grew up....hmmm....never made the connection).

Anyway.....can I track my Maverick when it seems to still be on Ferrocarril Mexicano? Do I need to wait? If yes, do I need to wait until it goes both thru Ferrocarril Mexicano AND makes it thru Phoenix AZ on Union Pacific?

Links to the BNSF maps if anyone is curious: https://www.bnsf.com/ship-with-bnsf/maps-and-shipping-locations/rail-network-maps.page

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[Ragtime Billy Peaches]

I assume you have your truck, did you find a way to track it on the Rail from Hermasillo to your Dealer in Seattle ?
Was it UP, BNSF , CSX ?

 

[paneubert]

I assume you have your truck, did you find a way to track it on the Rail from Hermasillo to your Dealer in Seattle ?
Was it UP, BNSF , CSX ?

UP was the only semi-reliable tracking source. I believe since the path always takes it on UP rails when it crosses the border in Arizona (you can see on the little map in my prior post that the rail at the border is labeled "UP"). I was able to track it to the Portland yard where it offloaded. Then I just had to wait for it to be driven on a semi to the Seattle area dealer.

 

[Ragtime Billy Peaches]

UP was the only semi-reliable tracking source. I believe since the path always takes it on UP rails when it crosses the border in Arizona (you can see on the little map in my prior post that the rail at the border is labeled "UP"). I was able to track it to the Portland yard where it offloaded. Then I just had to wait for it to be driven on a semi to the Seattle area dealer.

Thanks,,, How you liking the truck so far ?

 

[paneubert]

Thanks,,, How you liking the truck so far ?

I like it. Found some scratches on the driver side rear passenger window. 99% chance it came from transport. I am guessing a ratchet strap was whipping around or something when it was on a semi being driven up from Portland. Can't imagine what else would have scratched the glass. But I don't have the energy to fight the dealer to have it fixed since problems with the glass are hard to get approved as a warranty issue. And I did not notice it until 2 or 3 days after I took delivery, so I assume they will claim I did it. So I just try to forget they are there. Type of thing that most people would probably not notice until you mention it is there. Then you can't unsee it. Perhaps I'll see if I can get them buffed out or repaired sometime.

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