One of the objectives of our trip was to photograph the Washington Eastern Railroad, which runs between Coulee City and the grain terminal at Four Lakes Washington.
However, my contact at the railroad, who seemed fairly willing to help us out with train details went on vacation, and neglected to tell me that the train would not run the days we were going to be there. We continued on to other locations but got the full rundown the next day at their small yard and engine terminal at Four Lakes. The guys there were all very friendly and told us about upgrading the track, and when they usually run (Out one day and back the next day, if they can make it all in one day, which sometimes doesn’t happen because of poor condition of some sections of track). Their power is six axel GE units with modern cab style, rated at 3400 HP.

This is the facility at Coulee City where cars are loaded. Trucks were unloading on the far right side of the frame in just a matter of five minutes or less.