The vibrant late afternoon sun does a great job of putting a spot light on the Toledo Hauler, which is tied down just outside of Albany.

Usually spending its time running as second in consist on the "Rock Train" which originates a little bit north of Salem, it was a nice surprise to see P&W's last active SD9 on the roster... (more)

Still switching after 64 years. Former Southern Pacific and Willamette & Pacific power soldiers on in Albany on the Portland & Western.

A P&W freight tiptoes between neighborhood alleyways as it enters Albany behind an impressive array of motive power.

The Toledo Hauler has crossed over the Willamette River and into Albany proper via this 1921 vintage SP built Warren through truss bridge with a 260-foot center swing span. The bridge features lon... (more)

On the last day of 2015, PNWR 1501 works the Albany yard on a chilly morning. Built in 1952, the vintage 1st generation locomotive still works former SP tracks.

Also on the last day of 2015, an Albany eastern transfer from the Portland Western leaves the yard, heading back to Lebanon. The glare of the yard switcher, a former SP SD7, oscillates as a dry fr... (more)

On the last day of 2015 we see Portland & Western 1852 which was built over 60 years ago on 06/1955, as SP 5438. The unit has been patched twice over the years, initially by the Willamette & Pacif... (more)

I wouldn't be surprised if this was one of the last SD7s in revenue service in the country.

A pair of Rick Franklin Corporation B23-7's power an Albany and Eastern Railroad job at Portland & Western's Yard, as a job from the home road switches off to the right with a SD7R for power. Wor... (more)

RFRX is the Rick Franklin Corporation of Albany, OR. The fellow on the ATV is probably the U-man, i.e., utility man.

I'm told this is the only operating SD7.