Four GEs hustle priority intermodal traffic past the Horsethief Lake campground at sunset in Columbia Hills State Park, WA. The dry climate in the Columbia River Gorge has stoked brush fires which have engulfed the surrounding hills, closing the Lewis and Clark Highway in the process. The trains roll on though, with grain loads on the Z-train's heels after both held for the eastbound Empire Builder.
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.
