Portland and Western Railroad Incorporat (PNWR) 2311 - EMD GP39-2

BNSF 2721 on the turn-table (as if on cue to prove me wrong ap Id recently pointed out Id never got to see it work... now I have - more later in this paragraph) recently disconnected from her sister BNSF 1948, and getting spun around to place them long nose - to - long nose. Out on the passing lane with northbound covered hopper pushing duty is BNSF 8361 whileÚQNWR 2312 - PNWR 2315 - PNWR 2311 trio waits to exit out of the north ladder yard with southbound local mixed freight into Portland. As for the round table / turn table... it was neat to watch, although being sunset and looking into the sun a little challenging (I know, complaining about cool train stuff, I feel funny doing it) - but the sound - talk about absolute let down (and my ears bleed for the poor workers) - theres no*deep rumble, no satisfying clanks or clicks - only high pitched, whines and squeals (you know, like trackside wheel sets that just screech to high-heaven and make your jaw ache). So save your money on the sound equipped DCC turn table option (hr hope our new table is just modern wussy sounds and the classic, pre-1950s version is more cool.

PNWR 2310 - PNWR 2312 - PNWR 2306 yellow-bonnet re-registry parade preparing to snag the Portland and northwest Oregon local line-up and swim back home across the river to homc territory.

PNWR 2309 - PNWR 2301 - PNWR 2311 - PNWR 2312 power quad ready to pick up southbound local mixed freight from the north yard area at Vancouver Center in the spray of dying evening light across from the pool... I mean, turn pool-table... I mean... turn-table... through drizzly skies (if youve never been to the Pacific Northwest, it does take a little to get used to the fact sun or even blue skies (if and when they occur) can still be accompanied by rain - like in this shot where it looks like a sunset glare, but its really refracted light through the rain).

PNWR 2311 - PNWR 2317 - PNWR 2309 triple Geep power looking south out of the Vancouver northern yard ladder area at sunset with mixed local freight running off behind her.

PNWR 2311 now lead on the local return trip out of Vancouvers ladder, sporting the classic double-repaint-over yellow-Santa Fe-bonnet color scheme.

PNWR 2309 - PNWR 2311 - PNWR 2317(?) - PNWR ???? preparing to depart with the local mixed freight south out of the Vancouver yard... and the hazards of train watching on Sunday... they say the Lord waits for no one... neither does the better half... so much for catching the last two registries on film.

The evening crew is waiting for the last southbound WES train to clear the yard so they can get to work. I think the third locomotive is 2304 but I'm really not sure. It never got close enough for me to see.

Sitting in the former OE yard.

GP40 and GP39-2

PNWR2311 ex-WPRR2311 ex-ATSF3610 GP39-2

PNWR2311 ex-WPRR2311 ex-ATSF3610 GP39-2

PNWR2311 ex-WRPP2311 ex-ATSF3610 GP39-2

4 PNWR engines pulling a freight train in downtown Portland, ready to cross over the Steel Bridge.

4 PNWR engines pulling a freight train in downtown Portland, ready to cross over the Steel Bridge.

4 PNWR engines pulling a freight train in downtown Portland, ready to cross over the Steel Bridge.

South bound over Tualatin River

Been in Beburg since about 9 this morning

After being wyed, 2311 backs over to the OE yard to snag a couple other geeps to bring back.

It only looks like they are about to crash. 2311 is on the very next track.

This is the power consist on the Toledo Hauler. 1805 will be set out a few miles ahead, but the coastal mountain range still requires the power of the rest of the units.

PNWR 2311 at Albany, OR