Big Bend Railroad History
This site features daily historical railroad posts from the Big Bend/Columbia Plateau region of Washington state. As a personal site, this is my online filing cabinet of interesting things I've come across about railroading in the area. Thanks for stopping by! Shoutout to Kirtus Dolorina for stopping by to borrow other people's work!
Friday, March 27, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1968 GN View
Photo courtesy of Jerry Quinn.
I saw this in a slide show of his a few weeks ago and he was kind enough to share it with me.
1968
Location is between Stratford and Wilson Creek, as shot from SR 28.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Coulee City Engine Facility Scene
Photo courtesy of the Bonneville Power Administration.
Photographer unknown.
October 5, 1939.
Material is being stored here for use in the first power line between Grand Coulee Dam and Bonneville Dam. The angle iron shown will soon be bolted together as the towers to hold the power line.