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Railfanning the western US, particularly the PNW! 📸 Canon EOS Rebel T7
Rule number 1 of the Columbia River Gorge: All the action is taking place on the opposite side from where you are
Rule number 2: Every train you see will be when you’re out of position, usually driving and unable to pull over (this one’s just a general rule)
Rule number 2: Every train you see will be when you’re out of position, usually driving and unable to pull over (this one’s just a general rule)
April 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Rule number 1 of the Columbia River Gorge: All the action is taking place on the opposite side from where you are
Rule number 2: Every train you see will be when you’re out of position, usually driving and unable to pull over (this one’s just a general rule)
Rule number 2: Every train you see will be when you’re out of position, usually driving and unable to pull over (this one’s just a general rule)
With all eastbound traffic solidly in double track territory, Dispatcher 1 back in Omaha was finally able to get westbound traffic rolling. I was just slightly too slow to catch the first westbound, but was in position for UP 8138 to come racing through The Dalles. This was my last catch of the day.
March 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
With all eastbound traffic solidly in double track territory, Dispatcher 1 back in Omaha was finally able to get westbound traffic rolling. I was just slightly too slow to catch the first westbound, but was in position for UP 8138 to come racing through The Dalles. This was my last catch of the day.
The third and final eastbound train was a 2x1 manifest, with UP 7679 on the point.
March 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The third and final eastbound train was a 2x1 manifest, with UP 7679 on the point.
Next up, hot on the heels of the Seattle-Gilliam County trash train came UP 5969, pulling a 4x0 manifest originating from Roseville, CA.
March 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Next up, hot on the heels of the Seattle-Gilliam County trash train came UP 5969, pulling a 4x0 manifest originating from Roseville, CA.
A maintenance window to my west meant trains were stacking up all morning. UP Dispatcher 1 told crews he’d clear three eastbounds and then open it up for westbound traffic. My first catch was an eastbound Waste Management train heading for the Gilliam County landfill.
March 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A maintenance window to my west meant trains were stacking up all morning. UP Dispatcher 1 told crews he’d clear three eastbounds and then open it up for westbound traffic. My first catch was an eastbound Waste Management train heading for the Gilliam County landfill.
Got some beautiful shots in The Dalles and I’ll definitely be back soon for more.
March 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Got some beautiful shots in The Dalles and I’ll definitely be back soon for more.
And yes, I’ll be bringing my camera with me on my trip and getting some railfanning in 👀
December 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM
And yes, I’ll be bringing my camera with me on my trip and getting some railfanning in 👀