As part of a multi-day photo event across the region, St. Croix Valley had its two former SD45, already in a NP-esque paint, dressed in Northern Pacific lettering. #1326, as #3634, is ex-SP 8840.
Sunset on the Albany & Eastern. As the early October sun dips below the hills to the west of Tallman, OR, Santa Maria Valley Locomotive #205 brings several loads south out of Albany to the ... (more)
Last light at Tallman. Just minutes before sunset, a local freight highballs toward Lebanon, OR, passing through the tiny hamlet of Tallman, with perhaps 3 miles left to go in its journey.... (more)
Destination Mill City. Santa Maria Valley Locomotive #205 rumbles across the timber portion of the South Santiam River Trestle, heading compass east toward the Mill City Branch of the Alban... (more)
Not a good time to leave for work. With her both her bell and whistle sounding loud warnings, Santa Maria Valley Locomotive #205 proceeds cautiously down West Olive Street in Lebanon, OR, w... (more)