HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

One afternoon at the Queen Avenue crossing

Written December 8th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Over the years Albany drivers have developed a great deal of patience when it comes to waiting at the railroad crossing on Queen Avenue. But what choice do they have?


 
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