Keeping a rail line in working order is a job that never ends. So the Portland & Western does frequent maintenance and repair work on the old Oregon Electric line that runs through Albany.
Nice crossing job …
Written May 2nd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Before … and after … … a paving crew made improvements on the railroad crossing on Riverside Drive. Nice job! In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken from opposite sides of the tracks. The job was done Thursday and the road reopened Friday. (hh)
Crossing update on Riverside
Written May 1st, 2014 by Hasso Hering
And finally tonight, this update: A crew working for the Portland & Western Railroad spent Thursday tearing out the bumpy pavement at the Riverside Drive crossing and putting down new asphalt.
Life in a railroad town
Written April 30th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Pity the poor people who do not live in railroad towns. They miss the fun of sitting at a crossing and watching a freight rumble past.
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Just wondering — why no crossing arms
On a leisurely bike ride through old Albany the other day, I noticed something that wasn’t there. Where the Portland & Western Railroad crosses Sixth Avenue, there are no warning lights, bells or arms that come down when a train comes through.
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