For 39 years I’ve crossed the railroad tracks on North Albany Road just about twice every day. In yet on Monday I and maybe a couple dozen other motorists were treated to a sight that was novel at least for me.
It looked like a close call
Written June 2nd, 2015 by Hasso Hering
This was Monday afternoon and it could have been bad. Flaggers were regulating traffic on North Albany road, and the line of stopped northbound vehicles stretched back across the railroad tracks when the crossing lights started flashing and, moments later, the gates came down.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Public Works, North Albany Road Project, Portland & Western Railroad
Tags: Albany Public Works, North Albany Road Project, Portland & Western Railroad
Albany rail project: It’s done!
Written December 23rd, 2014 by Hasso Hering
All year long I’ve been wondering and occasionally asking the Portland & Western when the railroad would start using the new section of Albany track that the state gave it nearly $7 million to construct. Now the long-awaited occasion has come and gone, and I missed it.
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Tags: Albany wye, Portland & Western Railroad, Queen Avenue blockages, Santiam Lead
Tags: Albany wye, Portland & Western Railroad, Queen Avenue blockages, Santiam Lead
Albany rail project near completion
Written June 17th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Whether it’s a right turn or a left turn depends on which direction the trains are going. But it will be a few more weeks before they use a new Albany track to turn either right or left. That’s the word from Kevin R. Haugh, the general manager of the Portland & Western Railroad.
Check out that crack in the bridge
Written March 14th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
Ready for another fascinating report from the wilds of Albany’s riverside bike and walking trail, the Dave Clark Path? The path happens to be part of one of my favorite short cycling routes around town. So what about those cracks in one of the piers holding up the Portland & Western bridge across the Willamette River?
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Tags: Dave Clark Path, Portland & Western Railroad, railroad bridge, Willamette River
Tags: Dave Clark Path, Portland & Western Railroad, railroad bridge, Willamette River
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How to reduce crossing waits
One little change in operations would reduce the number of traffic delays at Albany’s Queen Avenue railroad crossing, and thus cut down on complaints about long waits as well.
Tags: Portland & Western Railroad, Queen Avenue crossing