More from GorgeRail 2006

Above: 4449 in the Brooklyn Roundhouse in Portland, OR. On Sunday we got to tour the roundhouse. There are several diesel engines being restored, some operational diesels, and three steam engines. SP&S 700 and SP 4449 which are operational and 179 which is being restored.
Above and below: Two views from the top of the bluff above Celilo State Park, OR. A westbound UP stack train crosses under a northbound BNSF manifest as the latter starts across Fallbridge. The close-up was taken through a spotting scope.
Below: An eastbound intermodal is silhouetted against the sky at Cliffs, WA near the John Day Dam.

For more pictures see: http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13391 or www.rrpicturearchives.com and go to contributor sites - Keith Owen - GorgeRail 2006.

GorgeRail 2006

My son and I spent May 18 - May 21 in the Columbia River Gorge for a railfan meet called GorgeRail 2006. Here are a few of my pictures.
The first three are an eastbound stack train at the rest area just west of Lyle, WA.Mt. Hood and a thunderstorm from Maryhill, WA.
Western Kingbird at Celilo State Park, OR.

For more pictures see http://www.railroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13391

Great Weather for Birding

Yesterday and today we had great weather for birdwatching so yesterday I went to Basket Slough Refuge and today spent about 3 hours in Minto Brown Park. First up from Saturday is a Western Wood-pewee.Next, also from Saturday is a Western Scrub Jay.From today a Savannah Sparrow. An American Robin. And three shots of a Black-headed Grosbeak.





I saw about 34 species today and 36 yesterday. These were the ones that held still long enough for photos. Enjoy.