2003 Western Road Trip - Day 10 - July 02
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| Joso, WA |
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"Joso Bridge, constructed 1911-12, has 55 spans with a total length of 3920 feet. Since 1967,
the base of rail at its deepest point is 194 feet above normal pool level. Pool level to streambed
is 67 feet." - Union Pacific Railroad Washington's Lyons Ferry State Park lies in the shadow of this impressive structure built by The North Coast RR Co. & The Oregon-Washington RR & Navigation Co., making camping and great photo angles very easy to obtain. In addition to the quote above, the bridge also lies on a 0.60% eastbound grade. |
| Perma, MT |
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The Flathead River was the second-most-striking body of water I observed on the trip. Its rich
blue-green hue and stunning surroundings left me dumbstruck. Bonus material: There's a Montana
Rail Link line on the other bank! A pity we didn't find a train to chase along here! Photos "2" and "3" added 03/20/04 |
| West Glacier, MT |
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BNSF 7141 East climbs out of West Glacier alongside the Middle Fork Flathead River. It cheered me tremendously to see a train with manned helpers, with every unit being an EMD product from the 1970s! |
| Essex, MT |
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Although it would still be light for hours, shadows start to grow long at 4:30 in the afternoon when one is 3875 feet above sea level. BNSF 7141 East passes the helper base at Essex, MT, where the Izaak Walton Inn has had a long tradition of being a popular tourist destination. |