Sunday, April 12, 2026

That Remaining CBRW SD9

My photo. 

April 4, 2026

The remaining SD9 of the CBRW is dropping a car at an industry south of Wheeler, WA. This spur was built off of the old Milwaukee Road spur to the U&I Sugar plant.



Saturday, April 11, 2026

1938 Queen Of The Columbia Views

Courtesy of the NMAC. 

December 8, 1934

Recently named Queen Lou Turner is seen posing with King David H. Ryan, the contractor who built the railroad. Group scene is inside the Roosevelt Theater.




Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Odair Cement Plant View

Courtesy of the Bonneville Power Administration.

1945

Looking south southwest.



Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1941 Grand Coulee View

Photo courtesy of the Bonneville Power Administration.

November 13, 1941

Note the former Spokane streetcar, now a restaurant, just above center on the far right.



Monday, April 6, 2026

What's Up In Warden?

April 5, 2025

Old power going away. Unit train of some sort delivered by big BNSF units. First time I've seen those here!












Sunday, April 5, 2026

A Full Look At The Coulee City Engine Facility Scene

Photos courtesy of the Bonneville Power Administration.

Map courtesy of the NPRHA.

BPA was taking photos of the material staged at the engine facility, so they could construct the powerlines between Grand Coulee Dam and Midway substation.