Western Railroad Discussion > Royal Slope Railroad Redux

Last month I was driving across Central Washington and decided to check out what was happening, if anything, on the Royal Slope Railroad in Royal City.  And the answer was... nothing.  Looks like they're still trying to find an operator.  All photos taken 6/21/15:

1) Looking East, the switch is lined for the track going down the hill to connect with the former MILW main.
2) Looking West, this is the tail track for entering the Royal City yard/industrial area; essentially, it's a switchback at the top of the hill.
3) MRS-1 B-2070; hasn't moved in ? years. 

 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/02/15 14:59 by terrybaker.

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4) thru 6)  Three more views of B-2070; notice in image 6 that the cab is being used for storage and the fuel cap is missing... gotta keep those trucks rolling.

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Talk about hurry up and wait! A year ago when the track repairs were done there was a lot of enthusiasm
about getting rail service, must have been for another Royal Slope.

Out

C_O..you got it right..hurry up and wait..  Its a If we Build it They Will Come kind of thing.
Roger Beckett