Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

Santa Claus is coming to town...

bob — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:44:01 -0400

by: bob

Description: and he's arriving by steam train! All aboard the Snowball Express.

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bob — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:31:57 -0400

by: bob

Description: The snowball express on a wintery day. Even though it appears to be nearly black and white, this is a color photo.

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bob — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:31:04 -0400

by: bob

Description: The snowball express is shown approaching Mineral Lake, the destination for the trip.

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bob — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:29:47 -0400

by: bob

Description: The snowball express is shown in the Mineral Yard where the trains are stored and serviced.

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bob — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:28:58 -0400

by: bob

Description: The snowball express is shown in the Mineral Yard where the trains are stored and serviced.

Crossing the creek

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:32:21 -0400

by: bob

Description: The small bridge near the Murray Switch presents a nice woodland scene. After the coaches were put away for the day, we did a brief photo session on the trestle.

Pretty as a picture

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:23:22 -0400

by: bob

Description: The engine looks brand new and the lighting was just fantastic, so I kept on shooting. Here's another shot of Rayonier #2 in the log yard, looking great!

Looking Good!

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:18:59 -0400

by: bob

Description: Glistening in the late afternoon sun, the Willamette looks like it's brand new! There's still a few small items to complete, and boiler jacketing remains to be installed, but the main work is done and the engine looks really good.

Fresh out of the shop

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:14:21 -0400

by: bob

Description: Looking great in the late afternoon sun, the Willamette shows off the results of her restoration. Brian Wise (standing next to the engine) and Scott Gordon (engineer) both smile with the satisfaction of a job well done. Congratulations guys, and nice work!

All Smiles

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:06:53 -0400

by: bob

Description: Wearing a big grin, Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad's benefactor Tom Murray poses in front of the Willamette at Mineral Lake.

The Christening

bob — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 23:02:49 -0400

by: bob

Description: Dedication ceremony at Mineral Lake. With Jim Gertz standing on the left and Brian Wise on the right, Tom Murray breaks a bottle of champagne on the coupler of the Willamette, officially celebrating her return to service.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:14 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Jim Gertz and the #2

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:13 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Jim Gertz shows off his Willamette plate in front of the #2

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:13 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Jim Fitch and Nathan Rich

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:13 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Brian Wise does some work on the lathe.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:13 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Brian Wise does some work on the lathe.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:12 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:12 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Brian Wise takes a moment to show off the Willamette Builder's plate loaned by Jim Gertz. The plate will be used to cast a replica.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:12 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Daniel Heath and Jim Fitch install the petticoat.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:11 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Overview of the shop area.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:02 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Jim and Rowdy polish the throttle.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:02 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. While the entire locomotive is often reffered to as an "engine", the steam engine is actually what's shown here, the cylinders, pistons, valves and rods that provide the propulsion.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:02 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. "Men at Work" indeed.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:01 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Rowdy Pierce polishes the steam guage.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:01 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. The cab is beginning to take shape.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:01 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:01 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Rowdy buffs the throttle to a high sheen.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:00 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Brian Wise works on a steam guage.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:00 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Tim Gordon calibrates the steam guage to make sure it shows proper pressure.

Willamette #2 Rayonier Logo

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:37:00 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:46 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Andy Rose helps install an injector pipe.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:46 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Jim Fitch welding on the Smokebox.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:46 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Steve Olson takes a break from firing #17.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:46 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Pat Davidson checks out the view from the cab.

Willamette #2 Restoration Crew

bob — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:34:45 -0400

by: bob

Description: 3 Truck Willamette Rayonier #2 undergoing restoration at the Mt Rainier Scenic RR's Mineral Shops. Rowdy Pierce and Tim Gordon