railroad tracks

Still boarded up but not forgotten

Written July 7th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 7 responses.

So what’s new with the dwelling at 329 Pine St. S.E., which the City of Albany posted as a “derelict structure” two summers ago? That’s what I was wondering when I passed the place on a bike ride on June 28.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News, Uncategorized
Tags: 29 Pine, code enforcement, Derelict structure, Pine Street, railroad tracks

Finding out why street is blocked

Written April 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 2 responses.

Sometimes you wonder why something is there. Take, for example, these concrete blocks at the extreme eastern end of Water Avenue in Albany.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany streets, land division, land use, PNWR, Portland & Western, railroad tracks, street blocked, street connections, Water and Davidson

That old RR track: Where it once led

Written March 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 3 responses.

If it was up to me, they’d put a historical marker on the rusted railroad track that runs from the Albany yard past Crabtree Automotive and ends in the bushes before it gets to Hill Street.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Hill Street, Oregon Pacific Railroad, Railroad history, railroad tracks, Sizzler, Wedgewood apartments

Queen Avenue closure to last longer

Written October 28th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 7 responses.

The section of Queen Avenue from Pacific Boulevard to Ferry Street, and across four railroad tracks, will likely remain closed through November.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: K&E Excavating, Queen Avenue, railroad tracks, road closure

Former tank farm: Vacant lot stirs memories

Written August 13th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 4 responses.

The lot on the southeast corner of First Avenue and Burkhart Street in Albany is an interesting property, not least because of the memories it holds for one former Albany girl.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: 109 Burkhart, Arco, Atlantic Richfield, housing, railroad tracks, tank farm, tax values, vacant land

Pedaling the rails: Can’t do it here

Written July 5th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 4 responses.

Ever wonder about finding new uses for railroad tracks that are no longer needed? Not short little spurs in industrial zones like the one in the photo, but longer ones on scenic routes?

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: abandoned rails, Bailey Branch, Joseph Branch Railriders, Oregon Coast Railriders, Railriders, railroad tracks