As protestors gather only a few miles away, the Amtrak veterans unit leads the eastbound Empire Builder to Spokane.

California Zephyr power sits in front of a dome car. I believe it is Western Pacific 832 "Silver Hostel", a 1948 "Vista Dome" Lounge Car.

Full SP light package and Kodachrome paint.

Western Pacific Railroad Museum, where you can climb on the equipment (metal gets very hot in the sun)!

Western Pacific Railroad Museums collection of WP GP7s

UP 1943 running a special out of the Columbia River Gorge.

A little patriotic color for Memorial Day. This is from when UP 4141 toured the UP system following H.W. Bush's funeral.

The UP special rolls into Portland, past the ORHF daylight cars as thunder storms roll along in the distance.

A loaded ethanol train with Jordan DeCloedt at the Helm passes underneath the Lewis and Clark Bridge that crosses the Columbia River. This is a Portland & Western train that is operating on the Fo... (more)

The returning Lake Transfer power passes Central Oregon & Pacific's (CORP) new power. The train will take them to Albina where they will head south to Eugene.

UP 1982 came up on the ZLCTA. When the trailers were broken off with the trailing power, we expected to see 1982 leading the afternoon IBRLC. Unfortunately it did not lead, but here it is passing ... (more)

Former Modoc Northern U-boat 1011 is now seen sporting CCET reporting marks. The locomotive came from the Albina Yard the previous day.

Making good time, this short UP special makes a quick crew change and continues heading south.

Some recently repainted SD60 and SD60M combos bask in the sunlight of Albina Yard.

Two years ago today, 4449 had just completed its legendary secret IMAX run along the BNSF Fallbridge Sub. On a very dreary Friday the 13th, she returns to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center from the ... (more)