SP 4449 swings around the bend at the small town of Madras, Oregon, climbing the steep grade out of the Deschutes River Canyon.

The last unrebuilt GP35 I saw operate on BN heads south on the Oregon Trunk, under threatening skies.

The Union Pacific E units power a Portland - Bend excursion on the Oregon Trunk.

BNSF’s Bend local departs Madras, Oregon, and crosses Willow Creek Trestle during the very last sunlight of September 28, 2016. Powering the short two-car train back to Bend is BNSF GP50 No. 314... (more)

A northbound Oregon Trunk grain empty is on the high bridge over Willow Creek, just outside Madras, and soon will begin the long descent to the Deschutes River down Trout Creek Canyon. It's desti... (more)

BNSF's Bend Local is just beginning its return trip to Bend as it soars high above Willow Creek on the massive steel trestle in Madras, Oregon on a warm summer evening.

The Deschutes Steam Special crosses the Willow Canyon Trestle as it readies to come to a halt at the north end of the bridge. At that point, riders will deboard the train and prepare for a photo r... (more)

BNSF's HVAWBAR leaps over the Willow Creek Trestle as it journeys south towards an eventual crew change at Bend. The bridge was actually constructed by a Union Pacific subsidiary, and the original... (more)

Along the Deschutes River returning to Portland

Northbound at South Junction

South of Madras at Culver

At South Junction

Returning to Portland on a crisp Central Oregon fall morning.

The SP4449 throttles up over the Willow Creek Trestle for a photo run-by opportunity for it's passengers during it's sold out excursion to Bend and back on it's way back to Portland.

Deschutes Steam Special - SP 4449 led 12 beautiful cars through the scenic Oregon Trunk on a two day excursion. Great weather, wonderful people, amazing crew and a a beautiful train provided for a... (more)