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Westbound stack train with power sporting a mixed-bag of color schemes and loco models approaches East Baring. Baring, WA |
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A second stack train follows close behind as Jason and Reid line up their shots. Baring, WA |
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Baring, WA |
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Snow-fighting equipment buried in about 4 feet of snow. Skykomish, WA |
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A work train prepares to leave as an eastbound comes off the hill. The work train consists of two FURX (ex-BN) SD40-2's and a flat car loaded with a ramp. They are scheduled to pick up a bulldozer and other equipment at Merritt and Berne. Skykomish, WA |
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Berne, WA |
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Berne, WA |
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Although there are volcanoes in the Cascades, this isn't one of them. Fans at the east end of the Cascade Tunnel push the smoky exhaust out the west end at Scenic, clearing the air for the next train and its crew or passengers. Scenic, WA |
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An eastbound stack train will have to wait for the work train - and the air - to clear the tunnel. Scenic, WA |
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Work train returns to Skykomish empty-handed. Evidently the equipment didn't want a ride after all.. Scenic, WA |
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Heavy and slow westbound vehicles train crawls out of the tunnel and along the Main. Amtrak will pass when it clears the east siding switch. Scenic, WA |
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Eastbound Empire Builder finally gets its turn in the tunnel. Scenic, WA |
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