Columbia River Gorge Railroads (Images of Modern America)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467134821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Good book for train buffs An array of trains run through Columbia River Gorge Railroads in every season from every angle. Photographer D.C. Jesse Burkhardt must have climbed quite a few hills to capture freights and passenger trains in the spectacular landscapes off the Columbia River Gorge. The author side of Mr. Burkhardt provides in. civilwar said Five Stars. Great photos of the Columbia River Gorge.. Five Stars Good book by a good author.
From 1994 until 2011, he served as editor of the Enterprisethe community newspaper in White Salmon, Washington, in the heart of the gorgeand his daughter was born at White Salmons Skyline Hospital. Over the years, Burkhardt has lived in several gorge communities, including White Salmon, Northwestern Lake, and Snowden in Was
From 1994 until 2011, he served as editor of the Enterprisethe community newspaper in White Salmon, Washington, in the heart of the gorgeand his daughter was born at White Salmons Skyline Hospital. Over the years, Burkhardt has lived in several gorge communities, including White Salmon, Northwestern Lake, and Snowden in Washington and The Dalles and Hood River in Oregon. About the Author Photojournalist D.C. Jesse Burkhardts roots in the Columbia River Gorge run deep.
The colorful images in this work celebrate the art and magic of the trains that move goods and passengers through this striking, rugged landscape.. The region is also a major transportation corridor, home to two vital east-west railroad routes: Burlington Northern Santa Fe on the Washington side of the Columbia River and Union Pacific on the Oregon side. The Columbia River Gorge is a land of scenic wonder, revered by tourists for its beauty and by recreationalists for its fishing, windsurfing, hiking, and rafting. Every day, dozens of freight trainsas well as Amtrak passenger trainssnake along on opposite banks of the wide river, and rail operations have become an integral part of the heartbeat of the gorge