In October 1995, Willamette & Pacific ran SP 4449 over its lines to promote the new Portland & Western startup. Whenever possible, the steamer was used to move revenue freight cars. One side of 44... (more)

The SP's Corvallis Local rumbles down the street trackage at Independence, Oregon. In less than three months, this branch will be leased to Willamette & Pacific.

The 644 leads a northbound Westsider freight train towards McMinnville. It was pouring down rain just prior to this photo, and I got my feet wet while hurrying to get different angles as the train... (more)

The 644 leads a northbound Westsider freight train towards McMinnville. It was pouring down rain just prior to this photo.