Amtrak Train #27, the Portland Section of the Empire Builder, skirts along the banks of the Columbia River at Murdock,WA as it heads west just after sunrise on 10/25/12.
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.