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Viewing Album:  Blue Mountain Freight
 
By:Stephen Fuchs
Dates:7/16/2009 - 7/16/2009
Album Info:On the afternoon of July 16, 2009 a freight of 55 cars moved from Walla Walla to Wallula. This documents the trip from several favorite locations.
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360, 3828 and 2353 are in charge of 55 loads at Whitman
Title:  360, 3828 and 2353 are in charge of 55 loads at Whitman
Description:  After the decision was made to follow this both Mark and I needed our cameras. After Walla Walla, Whitman was the closest place to begin filming.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/23/2009 9:19:47 PM
Location:  whitman, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Blue Mtn at Whitman
Title:  Blue Mtn at Whitman
Description:  Whitman's green fields and structure make for an interesting scene.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/23/2009 9:29:54 PM
Location:  whitman, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Headed for Wallula Just West of Lowden
Title:  Headed for Wallula Just West of Lowden
Description:  Just west of Lowden is a hill I have never shot from. Shooting across Hwy 12 made it hard to avoid autos in the picture.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/23/2009 9:37:28 PM
Location:  Lowden, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  290   Comments: 1
The 360 At Lowden
Title:  The 360 At Lowden
Description:  I think 360's paint is very nice looking, she is probably wishing for Maine's summer after sweating in Eastern Washington
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/23/2009 9:43:30 PM
Location:  Lowden, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Nine Mile Hill
Title:  Nine Mile Hill
Description:  Our train starts up Nine Mile Hill just West of Touchet, WA
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 5:21:44 PM
Location:  Touchet, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
Cut on Nine Mile Hill
Title:  Cut on Nine Mile Hill
Description:  At this Cut the tracks turn South then balloon around to keep the grade the same on its way to the top.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 4:51:06 PM
Location:  Touchet, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  293   Comments: 2
Winds of Change on the Horizon
Title:  Winds of Change on the Horizon
Description:  As our train starts to head south on the hill one can see new technology on the distant hills
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 4:55:55 PM
Location:  Touchet, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
Cresting Nine Mile Hill
Title:  Cresting Nine Mile Hill
Description:  Where the train passes under a county road is very close to the crest of Nine Mile Hill. The route exits this trough at the summit.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 4:58:51 PM
Location:  Touchet, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  497   Comments: 7
360's Train Passes Small Rock Slides at the Hwy 12 Quarry
Title:  360's Train Passes Small Rock Slides at the Hwy 12 Quarry
Description:  We leave the summit and head toward the underpass at Hwy 12 near Nine Mile Ranch to get this shot.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 5:07:26 PM
Location:  Touchet, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3) PCC 2353(GP35)
Views:  333   Comments: 1
360's train ducks under Hwy 12 at Wallula
Title:  360's train ducks under Hwy 12 at Wallula
Description:  Our trip comes to an end. Once under Hwy 12 at Wallula the train may do some switching or tie down, but I must head for home. On the other side this bridge the track paralells The Columbia River and UP's Washy Line
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 5:08:25 PM
Location:  Wallula Junction, WA
Author:  Stephen Fuchs
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BAR 360(GP38-3) WAMX 3828(GP38-3)
Views:  246   Comments: 0

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