UP NW2 no.1065 reflects on the fact it was one of the oldest locomotives on UP's roster operating in the Pacific Northwest. The loco was built in May 1947, and remained in service until 1978. Some... (more)

Westbound grain train at Maryhill, WA on the Fallbridge sub.

Westbound grain train at Roosevelt, WA on the Fallbridge sub.

As Frederickson, Washington is growing, Tacoma Rail is in tactical retrograde from the area and the business will now be handled by Rainier Rail from the much flatter southerly approach from McKen... (more)

For the final time, Tacoma Rail runs the Hill Job up Tacoma Gulch. After grabbing the second cut further down the hill, 7001 leads what may be the final uphill cut of freight cars ever on the hill... (more)

For the final time, Tacoma Rail runs the Hill Job up Tacoma Gulch. With the 3000's dead in tow, they get up to a walking pace after stalling out on the S curve just below. Will this be the last tr... (more)

VANCOUVER WA Oct 2 1978 — Burlington Northern SW1000 388 handles switching duties. My photo.

Racing westbound with the Sun rising in the east, BNSF ES44DC no.7523 leads a mixed Manifest along the Columbia River.

This is one of the last freights to leave Frederickson to the north over Tacoma Rail's Mountain sub. Frederickson will continue to be served by rail as Rainier Rail will enter the area from the s... (more)

Two BN vets handle the Longview-Pasco manifest. The train is making a pickup in Vancouver, WA before continuing east.

Tacoma Rail's Hill Job arrives in Frederickson on a wet Sunday morning.

Eastbound empty oil train at the west switch Fishtrap, WA on the Lakeside sub.

Westbound grain train east of Sprague, WA on the Lakeside sub.

Westbound grain train east of Tokio, WA on the Lakeside sub.

BNSF train H-INBVBC departs Bayside Yard on a sunny morning.