From the monthly archives:
There was no lunchtime railfanning today since my (now ex-) co-workers took me out for a pint, but I did manage to get a couple pictures on either end of the workday.
This morning, a SD70ACe leads the ISEBA towards the Columbia River bridge:
This afternoon, a blue CEFX leaser leads the MPSPD north past the B yard:
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Last July, I was fortunate to begin a job that placed me within blocks of the railroad tracks in downtown Vancouver. As time passed I realized that as great as it was being close to the railroad action, the company was not a good fit for my style and career aspirations. I have given notice of my resignation and will begin a new job next Monday.
Why would you care? The new job is a few miles farther away from the tracks, which means I won’t get trackside nearly every day as I have over the past several months. I’ll still be railfanning, and will still take the occasional lunch break at the depot, but it won’t be several times a week as in the past. Posts here will hopefully come nearly as often, but if the “lunchtime photos” slow down, I wanted everyone to know why.
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It’s a sad commentary on the lack of daytime railroad activity (due to maintenance) that I’m quite satisfied and happy when I see one train moving through the Vancouver terminal during my lunch hour.
Today’s treat is the ZSEMN with a couple 70Ms and an ex-SP tunnel motor:
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Train action has been very light lately in Vancouver during the days due to extensive MOW work on the Fallbridge sub. Last week the highlight of one day was this shot, a “race” around the wye towards the depot. On the left, a track inspector. To the right, a caboose, er, I mean riding platform. In case you’ve ever wondered how they steer, it must be that wheel the guy’s cranking.
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Today, the M-EVEABN left its train in the NP yard in Vancouver, and this picture was taken as the light power pulled south onto the tail track next to the platform. Radio traffic indicated the UP would come get the train when it was ready. I guess that’s one way to avoid the hassles of getting into Albina.
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