A westbound BNSF garbage train cruises by Rowland Lake on a large arcing fill just east of Bingen, Washington, in the Columbia River Gorge on May 30, 2008. Power for the train on this windy day were two SD40-2s in Santa Fe and Burlington Northern flavors, bracketing a GP39-2 in “Heritage I.”
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.
