A westbound stack train crosses the bridge at Index during a downpour

The 1.7% grade through Index is just a warmup for the 2.2% east of Skykomish.

F45 lead consist battling the 1.7% grade eastbound out of Index.

S-BPATAC1-04 waits in the siding at Baring for a Kansas City bound priority intermodal to pass.

I've always loved SD45's.

This BN westbound is coming downhill in Index. The painters were generous with the nose stripes for the F45's.

One of the first tests on the climb over Stevens Pass is right here around Index.