Two UP GEVOs (UP 7949 & UP 8229) lead an FRA track inspection train across 9th Ave in Portland, just east of Union Station. The test car is headed to Seattle where it will be barged to Alaska for... (more)
Southbound freight out of Albina.
Transfer to the BNSF in NW Portland.
A pair of BNSF GP39-2s work the yard at Willbridge on the northwest side of Portland. Downtown Portland can be seen in the distance below the signal bridge. The lineage of the lead GP39-2 is obv... (more)
Amtrak crossing the Willamette River Railroad Bridge. The span was built by the SP&S railroad in 1908 and continues to serve traffic of the BNSF railroad and leasers of the line.
"Nickel Plate Road 190" is seen on display at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. The classic Alco PA is posed in its current home at the heritage center where it shares indoor space with steam loco... (more)
Willamette Crossing
Albina in the sun.
Green Goats with southern California heritage markings
A Portland & Western transfer with a former SP SD45 rebuild leading a train towards the south east.
At the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Southern Pacific GS-4 4449 gets a major overhaul. The big Lima-built 4-8-4 is getting its 15-year boiler inspection, and other needed maintenance is being done... (more)
The Union Pacific's Lake Transfer diverges at CP East Portland after receiving permission from the dispatcher to cross the Steel Bridge.
A string of yellow embarks its way across the Steel Bridge.
An Amtrak Cascades crosses the Steel Bridge as it approaches its stop at Portland Union Station.
Light power move to BNSF Lake yard.