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.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Steam Loco #299
Sacks of wheat dwarf the Waterville Local near the industry siding in the year 1914. Steam loco #299 2-8-0 sits idle while she leaks steam and smoke. Its next destination is Douglas to connect with the MB Line, 4.5 miles away.
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