BN 4068 is a former SP&S RS-3 that was assigned at Astoria, OR for switching and local work. Astoria was nearly as far west of SP&S got. Their trackage did extend a little further west to the actu... (more)

Its a typical gloomy day at he waterfront in Astoria, Oregon. Although it used to be bustling with the burble of Spokane Portland and Seattle alcos tending to the many industries on the docks ther... (more)

In honor of the 37th anniversary of the release of “Goonies” on 6/7/1987 we go to the waterfront in Astoria, Oregon. This former Spokane Portland and Seattle line still sees seasonal traffic b... (more)

An excursion from Portland sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Chapter NRHS rolls along the waterfront in Astoria. Lead unit BN 2075 was ordered by SP&S, debuted Cascade Green for BN, and soldiers ... (more)

What once was the front of a former Southern Pacific Cadillac is now reduced to a lawn ornament for a local tourist outfit. The 4405, as far as I know, was one of the Port of Tillamook Railroad's ... (more)

An NRHS excursion from Portland to Astoria stops for a photo runby on the ex-SP&S line to Astoria. The lead GP38 was ordered by SP&S and delivered to BN.

Former SP&S RS-3 No. BN 4068 idles at Astoria next to the depot. This is one of the western most points on the BN, now abandoned. The city of Astoria continues to use some of this trackage for a ... (more)

In a town rich with maritime history and a scene looking like it was created by a very talented model railroader, Burlington Northern's Astoria Local is departing Astoria with 3 loads of canned tu... (more)

Built in 1913 by the American Car Company of St. Louis for the San Antonio Traction Company

A Budd RDC peeks through the opening in the depot

First run of the Lewis & Clark Explorer to Astoria, Oregon.