Oregon Coast Scenic Oct 2018

Glorious late afternoon light at Stasek Slough just north of Tillamook.

When the sun goes down there is nothing else to do.

Just a bit of sun poking through the morning fog.

The Skookum made a photo debut, but was unable to move very far due to a valve gear issue. But it was steamed up and proved a nice photo op for an interesting machine. Many years ago the Skookum overturned while in logging service, was abandoned in place, eventually salvaged in pieces, passed through several owners, pieces were lost, but eventually the resources were invested to put it all back together again. And soon it will again be hauling trains. The OCSR shops were working on the engine on a contract basis and it will eventually be headed for an as yet undisclosed location.

Some of the folks involved in the restoration of Skookum.

An interesting trio.

Lineup.

Reminds me of a modern and prosperous version of a logging railroad headquarters.

Out of the coastal morning gloom. In a few hours the sun will be out.

Cold and lonely ride.

Finally, a decent shot at the Three Graces. But I really wanted 25 for this shot.

Hogger and hog.