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Sept. 2011 Pacific Northwest Chapter National Railway Historical Society The Trainmaster

The Trainmaster The Official Publication of the

Pacific Northwest ChapterNational Railway Historical Society

Portland, Oregon

September 2011

1) #792:AuthorizeexecutionofaLoanAgree-mentwithOregonRailHeritage Foundationtoconstructanenginehouseandrailinterpre-tivecenterforcity-owned locomotives.ThisordinancerevisestheoriginalloanagreementunderOrdinance #183280for$978,598andreplacesthisloanwithonefor$1,000,000andascheduleofrepaymentsthatareexpectedtobesufficienttorepayalineofcreditthecityexpectstoobtain to replenishtheParksSys-temDevelopmentChargefund.

2) #793:AuthorizetheexecutionofaLeaseAgreementwithOregonRailHeritageFoun-dationforuseofcity-controlledright-of-wayundertheMartinLutherKing,Jr.Viaduct,betweenSEShermanStreetandSECaruthersStreet.Theproperty,.41acre,willbeusedforORHFfacilityvisitorandstaffparking.

3) #794:AuthorizetheexecutionofaLeaseAgreementwithOregonRailHeritageFoun-dationforuse,maintenance,restoration,and

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGNOregon Rail Heritage Foundation

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Council Supports ORHF

On July 27th the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation was before the Portland City Council with three time-certain emergency ordinances. All three passed with votes of 4 to 0 (Mayor Adams was on vacation.)


storageofraillocomotives,toincludeafutureculturalInterpretiveCenter.The2.43acreswillbeas-sembledfrompropertytransferredtothecityfromTriMetandtheOregonDepartmentofTransportationalongwithexistingdedicatedcityrights-of-waytoreplacepropertypreviouslypurchasedbyORHF.Itisneededtoestablishanat-gradecrossingoftheTriMetPortland-MilwaukieLightRaillineandtheOregonPacificRailroadnearOMSI.

TheCouncildeclaredthatanemergencyexistsforallthreeordinancesbecauseimmediateapprovalisre-quiredtoaccommodatethePortlandtoMilwaukieLightRailTransitconstructionscheduleandtheconstructionscheduleneededtovacatetheBrooklynRoundhouse,asrequiredbyUnionPacificRailroad.CouncilactionwasprecededbypresentationsfromrepresentativesofTriMet,OMSI,Hosford-AbernethyNeighborhood,andBillFailingrepresentingORHF’sAllAboardCapitalCampaignCommittee,LaurelLyonfoundingPresidentofORHFandDoyleMcCormack,currentPresidentofORHF.AlsopresentedtotheCouncilwastheexcellentORHFCapitalCampaignVideo(availableforyourviewingatwww.orhf.org). FromDoyle’spresentation: “Abitofhistory:Ihavebeeninvolvedwiththemaintenanceandoperationoflocomotive4449sinceitrolledoutofOaksParkmorethan36yearsagoforuseontheAmericanFreedomTrain’sBicentennialtour.Thishasbeenanadventuremanyboysdreamofbutfewmenhavelived.DuringtheseyearsIhavedevelopedavisionofseeingthattheselocomotiveshaveapermanenthomewherethemagicofthesema-chinescanbesharedwiththepeoplethatownthem,thecitizensofPortland,aswellasthosewhovisitourCity. “ThankstothelongrelationshipwiththeCityofPortland,thememberorganizationsoftheOregonRailHeri-tagehavebeenabletobringtwoofthethreelocomotivesbacktolifeandthethirdisintheprocessofbeingrestored.Nowwehaveturnedourfocustothemostimportantpartofourmis-sion,afacilitytohouse,display,andoperatethesetreasuresforfuturegenerations.Andtodevelopthisfacilitythroughfol-lowingphasesintoaninterpre-tivecentertoteachalloftheimportancethatthesemachinesplayedinourhistory. “ThisvisionwillbecomearealityifwecangetashovelinthegroundbythefirstofOcto-berthisyear. “TheOregonRailHeritageFoundationwasformedbylike-mindedgroupsandindividualsjoiningforcestofulfillthisvi-sion. “Withthecity’shelppro-vidingaloanthathasafive-yeartermandatareasonableinterestrate,wecangetthisjobdone….Andpaytheloanoffwithinthistimeframe.”WiththeaforementionedPortlandCityCouncilactionstheOregonRailHeritageFoun-dationnowcanmoveahead


withplansforgroundbreakingthisfallwithconstructionstartingsoonthereafter.

The2011ORHFBoardofDirec-tors:

President–DoyleMcCormack,representingFriendsofSP4449

VicePresident–EdImmel,rep-resentingNorthwestRailMuseum

Treasurer–MarkKramer(ex-officioBoardmember)

Secretary–KeithFleschner,representingPacificNorthwestChapter,NRHS

BoardMember–PatTracy,rep-resentingFriendsofOR&N197

BoardMember–JohnFrazee,representingPacificRailroadPres-ervationAssn.

BoardMember–StevePixley,representingPortlandParks&Recreation

BoardMember–SuePearce,representingHosford-AbernethyNeighborhood

BoardMember–BobMelbo,representingtheAt-Largecom-munity

(Article developed by Arlen Sheldrake with editing assistance from Ed Immel, Keith Fleschner and Doyle Mc-Cormack. Article graphics extracted from Council ordinances.)

The final capital campaign push is now on to raise the needed funds. Please send your donations to: ORHF Capital Campaign, PO Box 42443, Portland OR 97242-0433.

Pacific Northwest Chapter - Lending LibraryOPEN

September 17 and 24 (Saturdays), 1 to 4 pm & every Monday 10 am to Noon Union Station Annex, 503 NW Irving

[email protected] 503-226-NRHS


PNW SHORT LINES by Arlen L. Sheldrake

TheJuly4thBig Sky Business JournalreportsthatCanadian Pacific RailwayisrelocatingitsfreightyardsoutofdowntownRegina,Saskatchewan,CanadatoanareaonRegina’swesternedge.GlobalTransportationHubisdeveloping300-acresiteontheCPrailwaymainlinewithconstructionstartingthissummer,withcompletionbytheendof2012.Thenewterminalwillbeabletohandleabout250,000containerloadingsperyear,comparedwithabout45,000atthepresentfacility.McCloud#25pulleditsfirstrevenuerunontheOregon Coast Scenic RailroadonJuly4thwiththeFireworks TrainandisexpectedtocontinueinregularservicebetweenRockawayandGaribaldi.HopefullythecontractissuesnotedintheJune29Tillamook Headlight HeraldbetweenOCSRandthePortofTillamookBayforrailusewillgetresolved.WehavehadaverywetwinterandspringinthePNWbutitistrulyamazingtoseepicturesoftheMinot,NorthDakotatrainstationbeingprotectedfromfloodwatersoftheSourisRiverbyahastilyconstructedlevee.Thisyear’sfloodexceedsa130-year-oldrecordlevelaccordingtotheWDAYNewsonJune27. TheMarkerssectionbyEditorSteveBarryintheAugust2011issueofRailfan & Railroadcontainedthefol-lowing:“WelcomeAboard….Withthisissueweofficiallywelcomeournewcolumnist,AlexanderB.CragheadofPortland,Ore.Alexhasbeenwriting“guest”columnsforthepastfewmonthsundertheINTERCHANGEbanner,andwiththisissuehewillbeofficiallyjoiningusmonthlywithhisDEPARTUREScolumn.Welcomeaboard,Alex.”AndIwouldaddcongratulationsfromyourPNWCfriends.ThismagazinewasasignificantcontributortothesuccessoftheCascade Rails 2011convention.EditorSteveBarrymanagedthenightphotosession,providedmultipleissuefreemagazineadvertisementsandtheJulyissuewaschockfullofTacomaarearailroadinformation.Steveprovided700copiesofthisissuefortheregistrant“goodiebags”.VancouverIslandpassengeroperationsmovedastepclosertoresumptionwiththeprovinceofBritishCo-lumbia’sJune28announcementofplanstoprovide$7.5millionfortheformerEsquimalt and Nanaimo Railway(E&NRailway)nowcalledSouthern Railway of Vancouver Island(SVI)tohelprestorepassengerrailservice.TheMinistryofTransportationandInfrastructurewillcontributeupto$500,000foranengineeringinspectionontheconditionof40railbridgesandtrestlesonthe140-milelinebetweenVictoriaandCourtenay.Theremaining$7millionwillhelptheIslandCorridorFoundation(ICF),whichownstheE&NRailway,repairtrack;theICFhasidentified$15millionworthofnecessaryrepairs.TheprovincialfundingisconditionaluponthefinalbridgeinspectionandtheICFmatchingtheother$7.5millionthat’sneededtoensurealltrackrepairsarecompleted.ThiswasreportedJune29byProgressive Railroading.ViaisclosingtheirVictoriastationnexttotheJohnsonStreetBridgesincethenewbridgewillnothavearailcomponent.The130-year-oldlinestillawaitsthe$7.5millionfederalmatchsothatrehabilitationcanbegin.Viaisinvesting$5.5millioninrefurbishingthreeRDCsforserviceontheline. August 12 Daily News In2012,theRocky MountaineerisofferingthreetripsthateitheroriginateorterminateinSeattle.These3-day,2-nighttripsarecalledCoastalPassage,SeattletoJasper(orreverse).EastboundtripsarelistedforAugust25and26,westboundonAugust23.ThevastmajorityoftheRocky MountaineertripsoriginateorterminateinVancouver,BritishColumbia,Canada.Formoreinformationgotowww.rockymountaineer.com. TheCityofWhiteRock,BritishColumbia,Canada,followingreneweddiscussionswithAmtrak,theWash-ingtonStateDepartmentofTransportationandtheB.C.MinistryofTransportationnowbelievesthatAmtrakCascadestrainswon’tbestoppingintheircityanytimesoon.NeitherAmtraknorWashingtonDOTarewillingtoconsideranynewstationstopsalongtheCascadescorridor.Atleastfornow.June 29 Peace Arch News TheJuly2011issueofWCRA NewsfromtheWestCoastRailwayAssociation,includedaneditorialfromlong-timePresident&CEODonEvansthatheisshiftingrolesashistermofofficeexpiresJune30,2011.DonhasbeenanactiveandenthusiasticmemberofWCRAsince1975,becameExecutiveDirectorin2002,andthenPresident&CEOacoupleofyearslater.Dontransitionstoaleadershipmentorroleandwillcontinueasnewseditor.WCRAisanhistoricalgroupdedicatedtothepreservationofBritishColumbiarailwayhistorywithanextensivemuseumattheirWestCoastRailwayHeritageParkinSquamish.OnJuly8,WestCoastRailwayAssociationBoardChair,BobPhillip,announcedtheappointmentofDavidThomsonasVicePresident&GeneralManager.ThomsonisresponsibleforoverseeingalloftheWCRA’sopera-


tionsandreportsdirectlytotheWCRABoardofDirectors.SinceJuly2010,ThomsonhasbeenGeneralMan-ageroftheHeritagePark.TheBoardalsoannouncedthatformerPresident&GeneralManagerDonEvanshasbeennamedPresidentemeritusandwillcontinuetoleadfund-raisingefforts,editthenewsletter,andwillmentorThomson.August 2011 WCRA News(IthasabeautifulJuly3colorcoverphotoofthe4449alongtheColumbiaRiver.) TheDunrobin,asmall0-4-4TBritishsteamenginethatcametoBritishColumbiainthe1970s,hasbeensoldbytheProvincetoEnglishmuseums.The1895-built0-4-4TDunrobinarrivedatHalifax,NovaScotiaonMay1alongwithitscompanion4-wheelsalooncoach,bothoriginallybelongingtotheDukeofSutherland.ThesaloonisgoingtoTheBeamishMuseumwhilethelocoisgoingtotheSevernValleyRailway.MostrecentlyinFortSteele,theunitwasloadedaboardaflatdeck,thentransloadedtoarailwayflatcarinCranbrook.ItdepartedCranbrookApril15andwasthroughCalgaryApril16(reportedbyTrevorMills).Justbefore09:00onMay2,theflatcarwiththetarpedsteamenginewasparkedbyitself,justoppositetheoldcarman’sshantyinRocking-ham.Itwasmovedtothepierat12:30thesameday.ThelocomotiveandcoachwereexpectedtoleaveHalifaxaboardtheACLshipAtlantic Companion,arrivinginLiverpoolonMay17(reportedbyTempoJr.).July 2011 WCRA News SadtohearJuly4thattheCPEmpress#2816sufferedacrackedaxleanddidnotpulltheChildren’sWishFoundationtripsthroughoutwesternCanadathissummer.Thetripswillcontinuebutwithdieselpower.OnJuly9JeffSchultz,PNWCmemberand19-yearveteranwithWashingtonStateDepartmentofTranspor-tationannouncedthatheandhisfamilyaremovingfromOlympiatoHartford,ConnecticuttotakeajobwithParsonsBrinkerhoffworkingontheNewHaven-Hartford-Springfieldcorridorproject.JeffwasveryactivewiththefreightandpassengerrailsideofWSDOTandanexcellentresourceforanythingrail-relatedinthestateofWashington.IverymuchenjoyedgettingtoknowJeffduringourmany,manyhoursworkingtogetherontheCascade Rails 2011conventionwherehewasakeymemberofourPlanningTeam.BestwishestoJeffandhisfamilyonhisnewadventure!OnJune29theBentonCounty(Oregon)BoardofCommissionersformallypetitionedtheSurfaceTranspor-tationBoardtoissueapublicuseconditionandcertificateofinterimtrailuseratherthangranttheUnion Pacific Railroad’srequestforabandonmentauthorizationforthe17.86-mileBaileyBranchthatrunsfromGreenberry,afewmilessouthofCorvallis,downtoMonroe,withaspurfromAlpineJunctiontotheHull-OakesLumbermillinDawson.Thecounty’sletteraskstheBoardtobartherailroadfromdisposingofthecorridorexceptforremovingrails,tiesandsignalequipment.Italsoseeksanorderbarringdestructionofbridges,trestles,culvertsandotherstructuresthatcouldbeusedaspartofatrail.June 30 Corvallis Gazette-Times AsofthemiddleofJune,Union PacifichasremovedalltheirstoredcenterbeamflatcarsofftheWallowa-Union Railroad(WURA)innortheasternOregon.The$59,400monthlycarstoragecontractrunsthroughpartofOctoberbutitwillnotberenewed.TherentalcontractenabledWURAtomakeanearlyretirementontheloanusedtopurchasethe63-mileraillineandcreatetheEagle Cap Excursion Train(www.eaglecaptrain.com)thatrunsonscheduledSaturdays.Atthepeakofcarstorage,UPhad1,908centerbeamrailcarsonsome30milesofWURAtrackfromJosephtoMinam.TheRDCsformerlyownedbyODOTandusedontheLewis & Clark Explorerareidledandupforsale.July 15 Wallowa County Chieftain & August 1 La Grande Observer TheJunenewsletterfromtheSouthernOregonChapter,NRHS,listedtheirmajorprojectsthatincludedre-storingMEDCO#4coveredinourJulyissueand:

■ BullisLoggingRailroad:TosurveyandmapthelinefromtheendoftheRogue River Valley RailroadinJacksonvilletoasfarupJacksoncreekascanbedeterminedandresearchadditionalhistoryonitsbriefoperations.AndsupporttheJacksonvilleWoodlandsAssociationeffortsontheBullisRailTraildevelop-ment(www.railstotrails.org).

■ GoldHillRailroadandLumberCompany:Thisoperationexistedforashorttimestartingin1910andwasalmostlosttohistory.ThankstotheeffortsofresearchersfromtheSouthernOregonChapter,GoldHillMuseum,andSouthernOregonHistoricalSociety,awealthofinformationisbeingrecovered.Theintentistogatheralloftheoperationalhistoryofthislinesothatitcanbelocatedandre-establishtheextentandsurveythespurlinesthatranupKane,FootandSardineCreekwatersheds.

OnJuly22theInternationalPortofCoosBayawardeda$3.3millioncontracttoConradForestProductsofNorthBendfor90,000DouglasfirrailroadtiestreatedwithACZA(chemonite)tobeusedinlong-termtrack


rehabilitation;tobedeliveredinDecember.ThePortcontinuestoexpediterepairstotheirraillinetoaccommo-dateamajorexporterwhowantstobeginoperationsOctober1.Theexporterintendstomoveupto500railcars(woodproducts)permonthtothemarineterminallocatedonlowerCoosBay.Thegoalistohavetrainsoperat-inginitiallyat10mphuntilmajorrehabilitationworkiscomplete.OnJuly12,theCityCouncilofPrinevilleapprovedthesaleoftwo1948coachrailcars(formerMilwaukee Road#52048-seatand#54562-seat)toMt. Rainier Scenic Railroadfor$25,000each.AfreightrailmovetoMRSRisexpectedinAugust.ThecarswereoriginallybroughttoPrinevillebyDaveDuncanin1990andoper-atedinCrooked River Dinner Trainserviceandthenunderdifferentnamesandoperatorsformorethan20years.Thefateofthebaggagecaralsousedindinnertrainserviceisstilltobedetermined.TheJuly22Central Orego-niannewspapercarriedanextensivearticleonthehistoryofthisdinnertrain.MycopyofJoeHarper’sCascade Rails 2011dvdarrivedonJuly25anditisabargainat$24,includingpostageandhandling.Thedvdincludestwo-plushourscoveringalltheConventiontraineventsplussteamtripsbeforeandaftertheConvention.ItisveryapparentthatJoespentagreatdealoftimescoutingoutgoodlocationsforhisvideoshots.Joehasdoneanotherfirstclassjob!(AnorderformwasincludedintheJulyTrainmastermailing.)WSDOTreportsthatAmtrakCascadesridershipbetweenVancouver,BritishColumbia,CanadaandEugenefortheAprilthroughJune2011quarterincreased8%to231,194passengerscomparedwiththesame2010period.OnJuly28theWashingtonStateDepartmentofTransportationandBNSF Railwaysignedanagreementset-tingupaclearcontractualrelationshipbetweenWSDOTandBNSF,outliningmutuallyagreeduponrequirementsandperformancemeasures,includingprojectschedulesandbudgets,contractingmethods,procurementandpur-chasingprocesses,andbudgetandbillingprocedures.TheagreementallowsBNSFtomoveforwardonprojectsworthnearly$400million.ThefirstrailimprovementprojectwilloccurinEverettwheretwonewtrackswillbebuiltforfreighttrainsenteringtherailterminal,takingthemoutofthewayofoncomingpassengertrains.Thegoalofthe$781millioninfederalgrantsawardedtoWashingtonStateistoaddtwoadditionalAmtrakCascades dailyroundtripsbetweenSeattleandPortland,reducetraveltimesandimproveaverageon-timeperformancefromtheline’scurrent62percentto88percent. July 28 2011 WSDOT press release ThecharterwithdrawaloftheOregonCoastChapterwasapprovedattheJune24NRHSBoardofDirectorsmeetinginTacoma.ThisactionwasrequestedbytheCoosBay-basedchapternowcalledtheOregon Coast His-torical Railway,www.orcorail.com.Celebrating10yearsand10millionrides,TriMetincludedainsertintheJuly27Portland TribunenotingthisRedlineservicemilestoneforthefirsttrain-to-planelightrailconnectionontheWestCoast.Itisreallyconve-nientand,inmyopinion,theonlywaytostartandendatriprequiringairtravel.HistoricOregonNewspapersgoonline:180,000pagesfrom18Oregonnewspapersbetweentheyears1846and1922arenowonlineandarekeyword-searchable.HistoricOregonNewspaperswascreatedusingopensourcesoftwaredevelopedbytheLibraryofCongress.UniversityofOregonprogrammershelpedtroubleshootthecodeandwerethefirsttoimplementitoutsideoftheLibraryofCongress,www.oregonnews.uoregon.edu.OnJuly29theSoundTransitBoardadoptedtheEastLinkrouteandstations.FromSeattletherouteheadseastfromdowntownonI-90,withastationatRainierAvenue.Continuingeastward,theroutecrossesLakeWashingtoninthecenterlanesofI-90,withastationservingMercerIsland.EnteringBellevue,theroutemovesnorthalongtheeastsideofBellevueWayinanelevatedconfigurationtoastationandnewparkingstructureattheexistingSouthBellevueParkandRide.Northofthestationtheroutetransitionstoat-gradeandretainedcutconfigurationsandcontinuesalongandcrossestothewestsideof112thAvenue.AtthesouthendofdowntownBellevue,theroutemovesintoatunnelbeneath110thAvenueNorthwesttoanundergroundstationadjacenttotheexistingBellevueTransitCenter.Beyondthestation,thelinerunseast,crossingI-405inanelevatedconfigura-tionandturnsnorthtoserveanelevatedstationnearOverlakeHospital.ThelinecontinueseastwardalongtheBel-Redcorridorinacombinationofelevatedandat-gradealignmentstoservestationsat120thAvenueNortheast,130thAvenueNortheast,OverlakeVillageandOverlakeTransitCenter.TheCityofBellevuehastentativelycom-mittedtofund$160millionoftheestimated$300milliontunnelcost.Constructionisexpectedtostartin2015or2016withpassengerservicebeginningin2022or2023.July 29 Sound Transit press release TheSP4449ranjustunder1,000milesthissummer:threeCascade Rails 2011ConventiontripsinJune=538miles;twoJulyWishramtrips=420miles.TothecreditoftheentireFriendsofSP4449crew,thelocomo-tivepulledthefivetripsflawlessly.ThismileageinformationwasprovidedbytripplannerEdImmel.


TwointerestinginterviewswithSteveLee,retiredheadoftheUPsteamprogram,areavailableontheWa-satchRailroadContractorswebsite:www.wrrc.us.WasatchCEO,JohnE.Rimmasch,leadsthediscussionthatisintwoparts.ThesecondvideoannouncesSteve’sbookdevelopmentandsolicitationforphotosandexperiences.DuringtheclosingdaysofOregon’s2011Legislativesession,HB5036waspassedauthorizinga$40millionConnect OregonIVprogram.ThefirstthreeConnect Oregonprogramswere$100millioneach.WithAstoriacelebratingtheir200thanniversarythissummer,oneisremindedthattheAstoriaColumnwasoneof12historicalmarkerserectedintheearly1900sbetweenSt.Paul,MinnesotaandAstoria,Oregon.ThiswasapetprojectofRalphBudd,presidentoftheGreat Northern Railroad,toproperlysaluteAstoria’sexplorersandearlysettlersfortheircriticalroleintheexpansionoftheUnitedStatestothePacificCoast;www.astoriacolumn.org.KDRVNewsreportedonAugust2thattheSiskiyouShippersAssociationhasreachedagreementonoperat-ingrateswithCentral Oregon and Pacific RailroadforopeningtheSiskiyouRailLine,closedsince2008.Thestickingpointnowistherailroad’sdemandfor$3to$5milliontohelpfinancerepairstothelineandtunnelsthathavedeterioratedsincetheclosure.AConnect OregonIVgrantproposalmaybeintheoffing.WhileDisneylandisn’tusuallypartofmyPNWShortLinescoverage,IthinkitisimportanttoreportthattherevampingoftheDisneyCaliforniaAdventureincludedremovaloftheCalifornia Zephyr cabandfauxtraindisplay.Whilethetraincarswerereplicasandservedasstorefronts,the804-Acabwasreal.ThecabandtrainmemorabiliathatwasusedasdécorinsidethethreebuildingswenttotheWesternPacificRailroadMuseuminPortolatheweekendofAugust6.August 2011 USA Today(IthoughtthisdisplaywasoneofthehighlightsofourearlyJulyvisit.)CNandChina’sCNBMForestProductsTradingLtd.recentlyreachedanagreementtouseCN’snewlumbertransloadfacilitylocatedatThortonYardinSurrey,BritishColumbia.Theinitialeight-acrefacilitywillhavethroughputcapacityofabout10,000containersannuallyandwillmakeiteasiertotransportlumbertoexportmar-ketsinChina.CNalsoannouncedplanstoincreaselumbertransloadcapacityatitsPrinceGeorge,B.C.distribu-tioncentertomorethan30,000containersannually.August 11 2011 Progressive Railroading TheonemillionthKiavehicletocomeintotheUnitedStatesthroughthePortofTacoma–a2011OptimaHybrid–rolledoffashipatthePort’sBlairTerminalonAugust11.TheportisservedbyBNSF RailwayandUnion Pacific Railroad;Tacoma Railprovidesswitchingandterminalrailservices.August 12 2011 Port News

Thanks to member Phil Barney’s woodworking and carpentry expertise, the PNWC Flanger on display at Antique Powerland Museum at Brooks received new left side windows during the week of August 1. Next up is replacing the end doors and re-installing the window screens. The right side windows have already been replaced.

Flanger Sports New Windows


Coos Bay Lumber 2-8-2T #10 Being Scrapped

by Martin E. HansenAonce-proudproductoftheAmericanLocomotiveCompanybuiltforloggingserviceontheOregoncoastispresentlybeingscrappedinSouthFlorida.CoosBayLumberCompany#10*wasbuiltbyALCOin1930tologtheOregoncoastalrangeupaboveCoosBay,Oregon.The100-ton,2-8-2tankMikewasbuiltasALCOConstructionNo.68548.SheservedCoosBayLumberCompanyanditssuccessorGeorgiaPacificLumberCompanyuntilreplacedbydieselsin1956.GeorgiaPacificwasfamousforsavingtheirretiredsteamlogginglocomotivesand#10wassparedthescrapperstorch.GeorgiaPacificdonated#10totheOregonMuseumofScienceandIndustryin1961andshewasusedasafund-raisingauction“prize”.TheenginewasrepaintedandbroughttoPortland,OregonbyGeorgiaPacificatthelumbercompany’sexpense.Shewaspurchasedattheauctionfor$1,800byFrankBayliss.Mr.BaylissworkedanarrangementwiththeOregonPacificandEastern(OP&E)inCottageGrove,Oregonforthedisplayof#10attheOP&Eenginehouse.AshortsectionoftrackwaslaidinfrontoftheOP&Eenginehouseand#10wasputonstaticdisplayshortlyaftertheauctionandremainedthereuntiltheOP&Eceasedoperationinthelate1980s. AftertheOP&Ewasscrapped,

#10wassoldtoagroupinKansas[MidlandRailwayofBaldwinCity,Kansas]whointendedtoconverttheenginetoa2-8-2tenderengineforoperationontheirshortlineintheMidwest.However,after#10’scab,saddletankandoilbunkerwereremoved,theprojectwasabortedandtheenginesatderelictforanumberofyears.Finally,inthelate1990s,#10waspurchasedbyagroupinFloridaandwasshippedtotheWilsonCrossingRVResortinWilliston,Floridawhereshere-mainednearlyuntoucheduntilearlythisyear.Unfortunately,hersaddletanks,cabandoilbunkerwerescrappedinKansasandanumberofessentialparts,suchaseccentricrods,werelostintheshippingtoShown here at Eden Ridge, the #10 leads four ex-Oregon Electric cars.

Collection of the late Lloyd Graham

In December, 1930, the 10-spot posed for her builder’s photo at Alco. Col-lection of the late Lloyd Graham


Florida.InJune2011,theownerofthepropertywhere#10wasstoredannouncedthatunlesshecouldfindabuyerfortheengine,hewouldbeforcedtoscraptheenginetoremoveitfromtheproperty.Anumberofrailgroupscontractedthepropertyownerinattemptstoobtaintheengineoratleastpartsoftheengine.However,theownerofthepropertyinitiallyfelttheengineshouldbringapproximately$45,000whichwasapproximatelytwiceherscrapvalue.Truckingcostsformovingtheen-ginebacktothewestcoastexceeded$42,000.That,togetherwiththenumerousmissingparts,renderedpurchaseandshipmentoftheenginefinanciallyimpractical.OnAugust15,2011whenWesternrailgroupscontactedtheowneroftheproperty,heannouncedthathehadcommencedthescrap-pingof#10.Thesmokeboxhadbeencutoffandtestcutshadbeenmadeintotheboileritself.ThesaddemiseofCoosBayLumber#10isfurthertestamenttoexactlyhowdifficultandcostlyitistopreserve,letaloneoperate,steaminthe21stCentury.Fortunately,sisterengine,CoosBayLumberCompany2-8-2T#11,hasbeenpreservedatthePacificSouthwestRailwayMuseumatCampo,California.ShenowisthelastremainingexampleoftheoriginalfourCoosBayLumberCompanyALCO2-8-2Tsaddletankers.

At the end of her operational life, #10 posed for this photo at Pow-ers, Oregon on August 21, 1961. Photo by the late Lloyd Graham

In August, 1950, the Alco tank mike was working hard as it passed through Norway. The photographer, Bert Ward, noted the consist as 94 cars. Collection of the late Lloyd Graham

PNWC – NRHS MISSION To preserve and interpret Pacific Northwest railroad history and historical artifacts for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations.

* The Alco tank 2-8-2 was actually Coos Bay Lumber’s second #10. The company’s first #10 was a Willamette geared locomotive, C/N 1.


NOTES FROM A MEETING Keith Fleschner, President

AsIwritethis,oneofthebigmilestonesofsummerhasrecentlybeencompleted.Steam-Upisover.PhilBar-neycompletedtheinstallationofthewindowsinourflangerondisplayatAMPA(seepage7ofthisissue).Wecontinuetomakeprogressontheflanger.ChaptermembersworkedinseveralareasduringSteam-Up.AlHallledalargeconcessionscrewwhichdidagreatjobofpromotingtheChapterandsellingourwares.Wealsohadaboothnearourequipmentprovidinginformation.ThiseffortwasledbyTrentStetz.Inaddition,weoperatedaboothforAmtrak,andmadesomemoneyfromaraffleusingticketssuppliedbyAmtrak.AnotherimportantcontributorwasRandyRock,whooperatestheAMPAsoundsystem.Mygratefulthankstoeveryonewhohelpedtomakethisanothergreatyear. WearemakingcontinualprogressontheS-2paintingproject.Ifallgoeswell,we’llhaveacontractordoingasitevisitbythetimeyoureadthisarticle.Thevisitwillallowustogetafirmpriceandstarttotalkschedule.It’stheBoard’shopetofinishthisprojectthisyear. We’veenjoyedsomeexcellentprogramslately.Ifyoudon’tregularlyattendthemonthlymeetings,Iencour-ageyoutotakealookatwhatAlBakerhaslinedupforthenextseveralmonths. ThewebsitecommitteeisstillbusydigitizingbackissuesoftheTrainmaster.Takealook.

AUGUST MINUTESPacific Northwest Chapter – National Railway Historical Society

Membership Meeting – August 19, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 7:33 by President Keith Fleschner. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Al Hall. One visitor was in attendance from the New York chapter of NRHS. The July 2011 minutes were questioned. Ken Vannice moved to approve the minutes and Terry Parker sec-onded. The membership voted to approve. George Hickok gave the Treasurers report. Al Baker made the motion to accept the report and Roger Matson seconded. The membership voted to accept the report. George Hickok then asked the membership to approve the purchase of an electrical generator, for less than one thousand dollars, to be used for working on rail cars where electrical power is not available. Roger Matson made a motion to approve the purchase and Terry Parker seconded. The motion carried. George Hickok then reported that a different painting contractor, Wasatch Railroad Contractors, has been con-tacted to paint the S-2. Their inspector should be here next week to give a complete work estimate. This contrac-tor has been used by Union Pacific. Al Hall reported that we had very good sales at Steam-Up this year, both in concessions and at the Amtrak booth. He said there were nine members that worked all four days and a total of twenty-six PNWC volunteers contributed. He gave special thanks to Trent Stetz for running the passport booth for four days and to Phil Barney for the windows in the flanger. President Fleschner wished to recognize new members Wm. Hugh Delanty, Charles R. Fagan, Gerard Goer-ing, Marge Helander, Steve K. Radmacher, Ruff Klaus; and three renewed members, Roger Graeber, Rolland Grischow, and Bob Weaver. President Fleschner reported some repairs have been made to the 55 and the 76 at Park 217. Beige paint has been used to cover over the graffiti. The ORHF building starts in October and will be completed in April. ORHF is forming new committees to work on planning operations for the new facility. Al Baker announced the program for the evening as presented by John Davis, a slideshow of NW steam en-gines and UP locomotives. The program was informative and entertaining. Al asked for program ideas for 2012. The program for September will be on highlights of Cascade Rails 2011. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28, and the snack time was provided by Jean Hickok. Respectfully submitted by Jim Hokinson, Secretary.


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Chapter OfficersPresident Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272Vice President Mark Reynolds 503.638.7411Treasurer George Hickok 503.649.5762Secretary Jim Hokinson 503.635.4826National Director Edward M. Berntsen 253.383.2626

Chapter Directors-at-LargeRandy Rock 2010-2012 360.574.9083Al Baker 2010-2012 503.645.9079Ron McCoy 2009-2011 503.310.4811 Christopher Bowers 2009-2011 503.577.0063Jean Hickok 2011-2013 503.649.5762Trent Stetz 2011-2013 503.582.6406

Committee ChairsActivities Ron McCoy 503.310.4811 Archives William Hyde 503.666.5530Auditor Bob McCoy 360.459.3251Car Host Karl Westcott 503.658.4943Concessions Al Hall 503.699.5042Chapter Rep., Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272Chapter Home George Hickok 503.649.5762Elections Jim Loomis 503.253.3926Excursions Jim Long 503.313.7382Flanger Restoration Ron McCoy 503.310.4811 Eileen Brazil 503.647.5667Library Bob Weaver 503.654.4274Meeting Programs Al Baker 503.645.9079Membership Diana Mack 503.723.3345Rolling Stock George Hickok 503.649.5762 Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272 Chief Mech. Officer Peter Rodabaugh 503.771.8545 Car Rental Agt Bob Jackson 503.231.4808 Safety Officer Keith Fleschner 503.516.9272S-2 Restoration Mark Reynolds 503.638.7411Webmaster Jim Long 503.313.7382 Mark Whitson 503.533.7005

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Website: http://www.pnwc-nrhs.orgISSN: 0041-0926Editor Steve Hauff 360.457.8653Circulation George Hickok 503.649.5762Mailing/Distribution Jean Hickok 503.649.5762 George Hickok 503.649.5762TM Laison Arlen Sheldrake 503.223.7006


PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER TIMETABLE #590BoardofDirector’smeetings:September8&October13,Thursdays,9320SWBarburBlvdSuite200,7:30pm(NoteaddressforBoardmeetings;followinstructionspostedonthedoorforentry.)

MembershipMeetings:St.Mark’sLutheranChurch,5415SEPowellBlvd.7:30pm: September 16: Cascade Rails 2011 Recap, GeorgeHickok October 21: Tourist Railroads in England and Wales,DougAuburg. November 18: Railroads Near Wasco County,JerryTanquist

Forward program ideas to Al Baker, 503.645.9079 or [email protected]

NOTABLE NON-CHAPTER EVENTS:Sundays,May-October,Shady Dell Train Park,11:30am-5pm,nearMolalla,Oregon,www.pnls.org/503.829.6866September3-5,SteamerOregonscheduledtooperate,OregonZoo,www.oregonzoo.orgSeptember8-10,Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society Annual Meeting,Portland,Oregon,www.sphts07.orgSeptember10,GN Day in Skykomish 2011,9:30am-4pm,Skykomish,Washington, www.dflatblues.com/SkykomishHistoricalSocietySeptember10,Steam Locomotive Open House,Noon,AstoriaRailroadPreservationAssn.,www.astoriarailroad.orgSeptember17,Civil War Day,MountRainierScenicRailroad,Elbe,Washington,www.mrsr.com/(888)STEAM11September28,Tanana River Bridge Ground Breaking,AlaskaRailroad,www.AlaskaRailroad.comOctober1,Rail To Ales,MountRainierScenicRailroad,Elbe,Washington,www.mrsr.com/(888)STEAM11October1,Great Alaska Beer Train,Anchorage-Portage,Alaska,www.AlaskaRailroad.comOctober15-16,Fall Foliage and Photographers Weekend,SumpterValleyRailroad,www.svry.comOctober22&23,Pumpkin Trains,Chehalis-CentraliaRailroad,www.steamtrainride.comOctober22,9th Annual Autumn Leaf Slide Show,FoxTheater,Centralia,Washington, www.autumnleafslideshow.blogspot.comOctober22-23, Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train,SeattleKingStreetStation,10am-4pm,www.amtrak40th.comOctober29-30,Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train,PortlandUnionStation,10am-4pm,www.amtrak40th.comNovember8-13,2011 Railway Heritage Preservation ConferenceARM&TRAIN,Chattanooga,Tennessee, www.railwaymuseum.orgNovember25-January1,2012Zoolights,SteamerOregonscheduledtooperate,OregonZoo,www.oregon.orgDecember2-3-4,Holiday Express,OaksAmusementParkStation,Portland,www.orhf.orgDecember9-10-11,Holiday Express,OaksAmusementParkStation,Portland,www.orhf.orgJanuary2012,BrooklynRoundhouse,vacatedandsteamlocomotivesmoved,www.orhf.orgJuly7-11,2012,Great Northern Railway Historical Society Convention,KlamathFalls,Oregon,www.gnrhs.orgJune1,2013,SP444915-yearrenewalrequired

Bill of LadingNotesfromaMeeting....................................................Page10OregonTrust................................................................Page11S-2Fund.......................................................................Page11Officers,Committees&Contacts................................Page11Calendar.......................................................................Page12SnacksSign-Ups..........................................................Page12

CouncilSupportsORHF................................................Page1LibraryNotice...............................................................Page3PNWShortlines..............................................................Page4FlangerGetsNewWindows..........................................Page7CBL#10Scrapped.........................................................Page8MissionStatement.........................................................Page9AugustMinutes..............................................................Page10

MEETING SNACK SIGN-UPSAll months are available. This is one area where the Chapter really needs your help. To volunteer, please contact Keith at 503.516.9272 or email to: [email protected].

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