Built in 1952, this AS-616 has regained its former SP number. After leaving the SP system, the unit worked the Oregon and Northwestern, an eastern Oregon lumber railroad until the closing of the m... (more)

One of UP's newest additions hangs around Portland on turkey day. I think i got the new designation of this Tier IV compliant GE.

Bound for Modoc Point, UP 1988 with a MOW train rolls into Brooklyn Yard with a new coat of MKT heritage paint. Kudos to Jeremiah Lietke and Josh Kind for quality dispatching on the movement.

BNSF 563 leads an impressive consist past The Dalles Dam.

Big power has finally made it CORP after acquiring a set of SD70M-2s from the Providence & Worcester and a set of former CSX SD70MACs. Here we see the M-F Sutherland to Roseberg, OR turn with a tr... (more)

With word that Albany & Eastern would be using their two vintage SP EMDs on the hauler, i had to make a trip down from Portland to catch the action. Here we see the pair passing Portland & Western... (more)

Close up of Amtraks new spaceship at PDX.

OPR makes it's grand debut at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center after pulling SP 4449 and consist back from Oaks Park.

One of the most recognizable advertising spot on railpictures.net would have to be the the Rose Quarter grain silos along the Willamette river rail corridor. This facility which was built continue... (more)

Another SD59MX has made its way north destined for Tacoma. These eco-SD60M rebuilds are apparently having their EGR systems dismantled by Progress Rail in Tacoma.

Former SP 9721 still looks pretty good for being 29 years old. The motor has been a classic fixture around the PNW, roaming between Seattle and Eugene and working many local jobs.

A former military switcher now hustles tourists on the Sierra Railway

UP 591 moves a cut of cars around Albina Yard

A not too common occurrence takes place as all three tracks in slo are filled with equipment. Tracks 2&3 are filled with MOW equipment, one being the NB rock train used to fill the washout north o... (more)

A thick haze from the devastating Oregon wildfires envelops Washington County. Portland & Western's daily 663/664 is taking Cornelius Pass today with extra power to drop at Linnton.