A rail train from Portland bound for Laramie, WY navigates the curves alongside the Columbia River near Hood River. The "stick" rail gets loaded onto flats at Terminal 2 in Portland.
The famed natural aspect of the Pacific Northwest has drawn tourists and railfans alike from all over the world. This photo compilation showcases the sections where rails meet water between Washougal, WA/Troutdale, OR and Plymouth, WA/Boardman, OR.