This repo train arrives late into SLO on this fall morning. The SD70M duo leading stalled while attempting the grade outside of Santa Margarita, possibly because ice on the rails in the early morn... (more)

A Portland & Western transfer with a former SP SD45 rebuild leading a train towards the south east.

As the sun sets on a typical Oregon winter day, PNWR 1854, a 1955 former Southern Pacific SD9 and the last of the first-generation power of the railroad, makes it's final run. Once it arrives at H... (more)

A rather unusually late afternoon auto rack thunders past Mission San Miguel. This is the 16th of 21 California Missions and was established on July 25, 1797. This location reminds me so much of t... (more)

After the first snowing of the season, The Train to Christmas Town reverses up the Hood River. With uncertainty about the lines future due to financial woes of the roads former parent company, thi... (more)

I found this interesting locomotive in Oliver yard, near the Bywater. Apparently this leaf was built out of a former GP9 and is now a "Green" genet locomotive. Interesting colors anyways...NS 583... (more)

Cascade train 501 runs around Willbridge Yard.

The sun shines down on the folks enjoying National Train day at the Oregon Railroad Heritage Center. As viewers of all ages and demographics admire the sights and sounds of the event, it's busines... (more)

A smelly garbage train heads east along the mighty Columbia River George. A Dash-9 wearing the new BNSF scheme, over powers the sound of westward winds as fall approaches.

A child views the vintage full-length domes on the back of The Coast Starlight.

Built in 1947, NP 498 was reconfigured in 1955 as the Lewis & Clark Traveller's Rest series, with a 14 seat lunch counter and 30 seat club lounge and served on the North Coast Limited. Today, this... (more)

This former SP SD45 carbody looks pretty magical as it rolls past the little community off Roy Road in the Tualatin Valley.

Another view of the NS high hoods that are apparently going to Frontier Rail to switch the grain terminal at T5. Also the FRA inspections cars are in Albina.

California Zephyr power sits in front of a dome car. I believe it is Western Pacific 832 "Silver Hostel", a 1948 "Vista Dome" Lounge Car.

Orange and Silver, Geeps and Covered Wagons