Matt C. Batryn
Abernathy, OR
A northbound Union Pacific grain train, starts in on its way down Pengra Pass under a light snowfall near Abernathy. This train is a joint effort between CN, BNSF, and UP. Grain loads originate somewhere in Alberta, and are run by the CN to Vancouver, BC where BNSF takes over and runs the train down to Lake Yard in Portland, OR. From Portland, UP runs the train down to Modesto, CA. The empty return trip is seen here. Run through power is quite common to find on these trains, though the beat up warbonnet was a nice surprise.
Abernathy, OR
A northbound Union Pacific grain train, starts in on its way down Pengra Pass under a light snowfall near Abernathy. This train is a joint effort between CN, BNSF, and UP. Grain loads originate somewhere in Alberta, and are run by the CN to Vancouver, BC where BNSF takes over and runs the train down to Lake Yard in Portland, OR. From Portland, UP runs the train down to Modesto, CA. The empty return trip is seen here. Run through power is quite common to find on these trains, though the beat up warbonnet was a nice surprise.