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.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Back on Mainline

October 28, 1983 photos showing train on the mainline headed back to Wenatchee. John P. Henderson photos.

Train back at Wenatchee Yard

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Columbia River Siding

Mansfield Branch Line train passing through the Columbia River Siding on its way to Wenatchee. This afternoon picture was taken on October 28, 1983 by John P. Henderson.

Monday, August 5, 2013

2009 photos

Looking on the up grade about 1/2 mile south of the tunnel entrance.

Looking on the up grade about 0.4 of a mile south of the entrance.

Looking on the down grade about 1/4 mile from the south entrance.

Looking on the up grade with south portal entrance in the distance.

Looking on the down grade a few hundred yards from the south portal entrance.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Mansfield 1916

1916 Great Northern track plans of the engine wye at Mansfield. Plans show locations of stock yards, coal platform, Engine House and Standard Oil Co. Spur.