Amtrak train 7, The Empire Builder, detours along the former SP&S between Spokane and Seattle. The train is just east of Wishram. It was running separately from the normal Portland section, and would head north at Vancouver, WA. This train normally runs via Wenatchee, WA on the former GN and was most likely a derailment detour.
The famed natural aspect of the Pacific Northwest has drawn tourists and railfans alike from all over the world. This photo compilation showcases the sections where rails meet water between Washougal, WA/Troutdale, OR and Plymouth, WA/Boardman, OR.
