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, May 7, 2014
Work Train in 1909
Great Northern Steam locomotive #1140 south of Douglas lashed to a work train in the year 1909. Photo taken by Aaron Shimer. Collection of Richard Karschner.
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