South bound mixed makes its way up the canyon. The scene here may be much different by weeks end as the Substation Wildfire which started Tuesday has already claimed over 30,000 acres in this region. Level 3 evacuation is in effect for all of the Lower Deschutes and surrounding areas.
The Oregon Trunk, the route most well known for the Deschutes Railroad War, still sees BNSF-and at times detouring UP-traffic today. This album covers all images taken along the line between Celilo and Chemult, Oregon.