In America’s heartland, where steel rails stretch across vast plains and rolling hills, the Kessel family's legacy is interwoven with the history of BNSF Railway and our predecessors. From Martin Kessel's humble beginnings as a crossing guard in Dickinson, North Dakota, to great- grandson Jeff Kessel’s seasoned tenure as a conductor, each generation has left a lasting mark on our railroad's rich tapestry.
Read MoreBNSF’s Galesburg, Illinois, yard has a rich history that extends back to the 1860s. Through the years, one family has accompanied the facility almost every step of the way. Today, Tim Worrell, assistant superintendent at the Galesburg terminal, represents the sixth generation of Worrell/Leahy family members to work here.
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