Entering Hone Valley and racing for home,Southern Pacific No.4449 pours it on hoping for no more delays. Its been a tiring and hot two days with 100 degree temps and numerous delays. The crew and... (more)
Leaving Moody Siding after servicing the SP No.4449, Amtrak Train No. 955 leaves the mouth of the Deschutes Canyon. Next is the crossing of the Columbia River over the Celilo Drawbridge.
A very late running excursion from Portland Oregon to Bend Oregon and return, with Southern Pacific No. 4449 leading, crosses the Crooked River Bridge in the evening. 100 degree temps, heat relate... (more)