BNSF 6175 leads an empty coal train around the curve at Trinidad Loop as the train climbs out of the Columbia River valley east of Wenatchee, WA.

The sun made an appearance for this South Seattle to Chicago Z9. The climb out of the Columbia River gorge will end at Quincy, WA. The train had two DP units on the rear so it was making pretty go... (more)

A South Seattle to Chicago Z9 begins the climb out of the Columbia River gorge at Trinidad, WA. The train is 2X2 and will have no problem on the 1% grade that crests at Quincy, WA. Ahead is the Tr... (more)

On a beautiful autumn day, an eastbound BNSF intermodal climbs the grade from Columbia River to Quincy as it negotiates the upper portion of Trinidad Loop above Trinidad, Washington, on September ... (more)

BNSF 5628 leads an empty coal train up the Trinidad grade and under a vintage wood bridge that provides ranch access. The volcanic rock makes an ideal environment for rattle snakes in the Trinidad... (more)

On a warm, early spring day, a long, heavy stack train crawls up the 1% grade of Trinidad Hill in central Washington.

An eastbound vehicle train wraps around the apex of Trinidad Loop as it climbs the long 1% grade from the Columbia River to Quincy in central Washington.

As dark clouds build to the north, a westbound BNSF Z train eases downgrade around the apex of Trinidad Loop on an early spring afternoon.

Three elephant-style GE's work their hearts out pulling an eastbound stack train around Trinidad Loop, located on the long 1% climb from the Columbia River up to Quincy.

With the sun just minutes off the horizon, a trio of ES44's running elephant style lead a heavy stack train slowly climbing the 1% grade of Trinidad Hill up from the Columbia River on an early spr... (more)

A vehicle train with a Grinstein MAC leader makes a snake-like climb near Trinidad on the 1% grade from Albus (Columbia River) to Quincy.

The BLUPTL makes the 1% descent from Quincy to the Columbia River via Trinidad Loop.

The Empire Builder was descending the Columbia Basin Plateau via the Trinidad Loop at half past noon. While this would place them about six hours down, its running in daylight and in tee-shirt we... (more)

An eastbound coal train climbs the upper side of Trinidad loop and is about to enter the tunnel that turns the line eastward up the coulee to Quincy, WA. In about 6 miles, the railroad will flatte... (more)

A westbound stack train descends the grade from Quincy, WA to the Columbia River, bending around the coulee above Trinidad loop. Trains are required to limit their speed to 25 mph until the train ... (more)