1985 CWGG Letter To Employees

 

Zane Grey's Washington; The Desert of Wheat (1919)

From "The Pacific Northwest Forum."

Winter 1984

The story is set in the Adrian area.

 

Early Days In Waterville With I.W. Matthews

From "The Pacific Northwest Forum."

Winter 1984

Great Northern Locals West Of Hillyard

Story by John Langlot.

This was a pre publication proof before his book with Mac Mcculloch came out.

 

Trinidad Loop

Photo by Tom Carver.

Tom says:
"Descending 1.0% from the Columbia Plateau down to the river, this westbound's rear-end crew has a good chance to look over their train while rounding the horseshoe at Trinidad. Next stop is Wenatchee for a crew change. I posted a photo of an eastbound here some time ago...a great location!"

Pioneer Tells Of Early Life In Smyrna Area

Courtesy of Gladys Para

From the Royal City "Capsule."

August 15 and 22, 1963

Markets Now Featuring Famous Wenatchee Apples

Not sure what publication this came from, or a date.

Last Train To Mansfield In 1985

From the Wenatchee "World."

February 7, 2018

1977 CWGG Annual Report

 

 

My Great-Grandfather Had A Windmill Shipped By Rail

Here is the waybill from Sears, who sold windmills by David Bradley, among others. I'm sure it was just the top parts.

Here is a mid-1980s photo of the windmill, along with my grandfather. I'm pretty sure the tower was cobbled together from scrap metal. It still stands today.

My Grandfather Shipped Cream To Tacoma

And other locations too, including Spokane and Wenatchee.

I have most all of the receipts from over the years, plus the cream cans. Also have the cream separator too, though it's in poor shape.

Bye Bye Ephrata Depot

From the "Grant County Journal."

November 2, 2015

WSDOT Manager Says PCC Railroad Progressing

From the "Columbia Basin Herald."

June 21, 2006

My Grandfather Shipped Veal To Pike Place Market

 I have a lot of receipts from Chet Hansen, but only this one REA receipt.