As the sun sets on a typical Oregon winter day, PNWR 1854, a 1955 former Southern Pacific SD9 and the last of the first-generation power of the railroad, makes it's final run. Once it arrives at H... (more)

The End of an Era. Three or Portland & Western's high hood, first generation EMD power has been retired at this date. Only SD9 1852, still in Southern Pacific paint, continues to work the Oregon E... (more)

Broadside view of SD9 PNWR 1854 leading out of Salem, OR.

Ever so often PNWR 1854 gets taken off the Rock Train for service. When this happens the unit needs to be dropped back off at Woodburn, OR to reunite with train. With a little divine intervention,... (more)

Usually spending its time running as second in consist on the "Rock Train" which originates a little bit north of Salem, it was a nice surprise to see P&W's last active SD9 on the roster... (more)

It is cold and raining as P&W SD9 #1854, in a brand new paint job, switches the Stimson Mill in Clatskanai, Oregon