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.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Douglas Creek Tunnel

Smoke billows out of the north portal tunnel at Douglas Creek Falls after a mixed train has just passed through. Photo taken from the observation car heading on the up grade. Photo c. 1910.

Photo courtesy of the Douglas County Historical Society museum in Waterville.