A westbound at the east switch to the yard at Wishram Wash. along the Columbia River
A westbounder enjoys a free ride as it glides down the Columbia River. On the hillsides standing sleek and other worldly, are wind turbines, silently producing electicity for "free". Well, it's s... (more)
BN 4363,4182 rest outside the Wishram enginehouse waiting for a tardy #139 to show up so they can be added to the consist for the inside gateway run up the Deschutes River Canyon to the connection... (more)
"This is Wishram" BNSF 1074, 5373 and 764 will lead an eastbound manifest once a crew arrives. BNSF 5462 and 5288 are rear DPUs on a westbound Pasco to Barstow manifest, also waiting for ... (more)
With the maintenance window now closed,BNSF 617 is stood down from duties for the day.However,her heart still beats as the auto start control kicks in to keep temps up.
SP 4449 slows to a service stop at Wishram, its final stop on a long journey from Michigan.
An eastbound departs the yard at Wishram Wash. located along the Columbia River
Expect the unexpected. We pulled off the road when we saw a headlight in the distance, expecting another unit grain train or trash train. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the sight ... (more)
Along the mighty Columbia ...
BNSF heads east up the Columbia River Gorge near Maryhill. Majestic Mt. Hood looms in the background. In the middle of it all is a happy camper. Next trip up to the Gorge I hope to nab that perfec... (more)
A BNSF trash train on the Washington side of the Columbia River easily out paces the barges on the river.
The ex-SP 4449 returns from Wishram to Portland on its break-in run following restoration for the AFT.
Wishram yard with a "trash" train waiting, on the background is the bridge to the southern shore to the Oregun Trunk Line ; Konica-Minolta 7D
SP 4449 makes a mad dash for Portland.
