Built by the Great Northern Railway in 1909, the 61 mile line branched off the mainline at the Columbia River and snaked its way up across Douglas County, WA to its terminus in Mansfield. In 1985 it was abandoned, thus closing the book on railroading on the Waterville Plateau. This blog is dedicated to preserving the history of the Mansfield Branch Line and Waterville Railway Co., as well as showcasing my scratch built HO scale models.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
A difference of 24 years
Photo locations at the Kelly Davis Crossing about 1.75 miles south of Alstown, Wa. Upper photo showns GP-9 #1804 and #1805 crossing bridge #33 on the downgrade. Lower photo shows only pilings remaining.
I love these photos that you have posted recently! The 1804 was the unit I had my first cab ride in, and to see it on the Mansfield Branch makes it more meaningful.
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I love these photos that you have posted recently! The 1804 was the unit I had my first cab ride in, and to see it on the Mansfield Branch makes it more meaningful.
That first cabride happened in 1983.
Dan
I'm glad you like them! I've got plenty more where those came from. Stay tuned for more Dan.
Darrin
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