Great Northern Rwy's Mansfield Branch Line (1909-1985) and the Waterville Railway Co. (1910-1974)

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 10, 2025

Restored depot

This depot was built by the Great Northern Railway for the newly formed Waterville Railway Co. in 1911. It was used by the short line railroad until flooding washed the line out in 1948. In 1963, it served as headquarters for a local trucking company until 1979. It also served as a residence during that time up until the owner died in 2022. In 2024, the depot was restored by the previous owner’s son. Located at 108 S Rainier St Waterville, Washington.