Photo Gallery 1998 Tualatin Valley Excursions


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Tualatin Valley Steam Trip. In the fall of '98, we ran a series of two-hour excursions that went back and forth between the end points Hillsboro and Cook Junction. One weekend, the trips originated in Tigard and the next weekend in Beaverton at P&W's St. Mary's yard.



Backing out of the roundhouse towards the turntable. Photo by Frances Matlock

At the turntable. Photo by Frances Matlock

Coming off the Steel bridge, heading for Union Station. Photo by Frances Matlock

In Tigard, elementary school children were brought to see the a real steam locomotive and also to go through an Operation Lifesaver exhibit. Photo by Frances Matlock

The 700 has just crossed Murray Blvd in Beaverton and is proceeding west past the St. Mary's school. Photo by John Hyde

At St. Marys yard in Beaverton, elementary school children were brought to see the a real steam locomotive and also to go through an Operation Lifesaver exhibit. Photo by Frances Matlock

SP&S 700 at sunset. Photo by Frances Matlock