It wasn't unusual for 'rails' to chalk their inside jokes on each other's locomotives. In this case, 'swine' is a play on SD9 and the hoghead's nickname. What is unusual in this photo however is ... (more)
Threading Through Portland. Webb Rail's former Northern Pacific Railway Budd built Pullman 313 (WEBX 801044), former Northern Pacific Railway Budd built 549 (WEBX 801045), and former New Yo... (more)
VANCOUVER WA May 2 2008 — Northbound UP SD90MAC 8277 has crossed the Columbia River bridge and is entering the curve in front of the Amtrak station. The hills in the background are in Oregon. My... (more)
VANCOUVER WA July 8 2011 — UP SD70ACe 8408 leads a mixed freight south toward the Columbia River Bridge and Oregon. The Amtrak station is to the right. My photo.