Milwaukee Road Combines Power

From the "Tri-City Herald."

July 19, 1961

New Cold Storage Plant

From the "Spokesman Review."

May 18, 1959

Trestle Burns Trains Held Up

From the "Spokesman Review."

April 28, 1952

Mattawa-Wahluke Rail Lines Set In '67

Thanks to William Russ for digging this out.

From the "Tri City Herald."

January 1, 1967

Tunnel 12 Demolition Story-Let's Try This Again-It's Working!

Harold “Whitey” Evenhus began his public service to the City of Rock Island in 1952 serving, over the years, as the town constable, mayor and City Council member. His stories provide a window on how the town has changed during this period.

Blasting rock along the railroad tracks. Click the link to hear his short story.

Engineer On Stand In Federal Court

From the Spokane "Chronicle."

September 18, 1947

Soil Expert Tells Views On Orchard

From the Spokane "Chronicle."

September 17, 1947

Railroad Comes To Royal City

Thanks to William Russ for digging this out.

Photo and caption from Tri-City Herald, 1967. Aerial taken April 7, 1969.

The principal physical feature of the new line to Royal City, a horseshoe curve built on the side of a slope, is seen in both of these images.

1965 Rock Island Line Change View

This is just south of the town of Rock Island. Rock Island Dam can be partially seen on the bottom left.

See it here today.