In case you ever asked "what happened to the world's first two composite reefer cars?" the answer is they are now essentially a fixture in Stanwood, Washington. These are actually prett... (more)
A Vancouver, BC bound manifest approaches Stanwood.
On a beautiful Saturday evening, a northbound Rocky Mountaineer special rolls north through the countryside near Stanwood with a friendly crew on the controls. Amtrak have leased out one of their ... (more)
Here is the BNSF Sumas turn going north through the valley just south of Stanwood. The train would continue north on the BNSF Bellingham Sub before branching off at Burlington to continue north on... (more)
Amtrak Cascades train #516 was seen riding into the sunset as it continues north to Vancouver BC.
BNSF 2958 heads BNSF 330, 2125, 2752, 329, 2133, 2291 on a southbound mixed freight through Standwood Washington.
BNSF 7588 leads a mixed freight from Canada southbound through Stanwood Station, Washington.
Southbound Amtrak Cascades No. 513 kicks up a cloud of dust as it blasts across newly-constructed track at Logen crossover north of Stanwood. The toppled Honey Bucket -- unoccupied, thankf... (more)
While not exactly conforming to the Talgo's design aesthetic, techno-toaster 509 ably propels a northbound Cascade toward Stanwood, Bellingham, and eventually Vancouver, BC. on a frosty morning.
Heritage 3 units have made it to Canada!!! This Prince George, BC to Everett, WA manifest is led by the 4th H3 to lead in Canada behind the 7687, 7777 and 7779.
BN 634 is taking the siding at Stanwood to meet a southbound. A pair of SD40-2\s were the standard power on the 3 each way (daily) Everett to New Westminster/Vancouver freights during the 90's.
Another popular spot for meets on the Bellingham Sub is Stanwood.
AMTK 217 pulling the Amfleet set on this Vancouver, BC to Seattle train.