Photos along Rowland Lake, halfway between Lyle and Bingen in the Columbia Gorge, are only available during a few weeks of the summer solstace. While the eastbound Portland Empire Builder usually clears freights for hours here, the Baby Builder is hours late leaving Portland this afternoon, allowing this combination vehicle-Z train to head east to Pasco. (That's Mt. Hood in the background).
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.
