BN 4243 heads west from Wishram, Washington with a local to Vancouver. The train is heading across a fill at Horse Thief Lake (state park) just across the border from The Dalles, Oregon. This locomotive was purchased as Spokane, Portland & Seattle No. 303 in June 1964 and would be retired by BN in August 1980.
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.
