On a 100F day, the best place on the platform at Vancouver is in the shade of PNWR train 663. Once the eastbound Empire Builder clears, the 663 will begin its trip to Albany, Oregon.
For the first time in many years, the ex-Southern Pacific water cars based out of Guadalupe come to life as they are readied for the fight against the raging Cuesta Fire should the call come in. S... (more)