Train No. 8, the Empire Builder rounds the curve at Trinidad Loop in late afternoon lighting as it climbs out of the Columbia River valley between Rock Island and Quincy, WA.

Amtrak No. 8, the eastbound Empire Builder crosses Gaynor trestle over Nason Creek at MP 1696 near Berne, WA. This train had two units, a deadhead Superliner car and four private cars on the rear.

Amtrak No. 8, the eastbound Empire Builder rolls along the Wenatchee River after leaving Leavenworth station. Next stop Wenatchee in about 20 minutes.

This Pacific Ave area of the BNSF has changed quite a bit with the building of Everett Station. This is how it looked in the good old days.