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)