Looking like a westbound intermodal, a BNSF garbage train crosses the fill at Horsethief Lake near Wishram, Washington, on May 30, 2008. Power for the train is all EMD; two SD40-2s in Santa Fe and Burlington Northern paint, bracketing a GP39-2 in “Heritage I” colors.
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.