BNSF Railway train C-SXMRBG3-53 rounds the big curve in White Salmon, Washington. This is BNSF’s scenic Fallbridge Sub, the former Spokane Portland & Seattle mainline that follows the Columbia River’s northern shore. BNSF ES44AC 5762, SD70MAC 8803 and SD70MC 9899 (with ES44AC 6166 as the rear DPU) are pulling a loaded coal train from Signal Peak, Montana, to Robert Banks (Global) in British Columbia. (October 25, 2019)
The famed natural aspect of the Pacific Northwest has drawn tourists and railfans alike from all over the world. This photo compilation showcases the sections where rails meet water between Washougal, WA/Troutdale, OR and Plymouth, WA/Boardman, OR.