Trainspotting at the Portland and Western Railroad Yard in Albany, OR.

Earlier this year, a visit with friends in Oregon allowed for a brief visit to the Albany Yard of the Portland and Western Railroad (PNWR).  There were no gates so I took a brief drive along the Northwest side of the yard.   PNWR has the charming practice of naming their locomotives, something I'd not seen before.

GP39-2 #2307 "Independence"

GP40-2 #3002 "Clatkanie"

GP39-2 #2309 "Philomath"

GP40-2 #2317 "Tigard"

RP-E4D (Former GP-18) Slug #101 

A few shots of some parts.

The Maintenance Shed.

Lovely preserved Willamette and Pacific caboose WPRR #6

Didn't get a good shot, but I had to include a couple of pictures of SD7 #1501 Partial repaint from Southern Pacific, but it's still got that bold bloody nose!

One observation car at the end of the yard. "Appekuny Mountain"

Afterwards I cruised by the Southeast side of the yard where I took a couple of pictures of MP hoppers for future weathering reference.

Hope you enjoyed this brief Jaunt through Albany, Oregon.

Be well,

Karl