Western Railroad Discussion > UP Pilot Rock Branch

Its apparent the Pilot Rock Branch is embargoed if not abandoned. Picture two is the load out tracks at WoodGrain Lumber for both the center beams (left)and chip cars (right). The overhead transfer tubes for the chips has been completely removed while dirt, rust and debris cover all the tracks within the mill.  Picture three are the tracks at Rieth where the Pilot Rock Branch splits from the main. A nice layer of rust covers these rails too.

Quick side note--the rails at Smith Foods in Weston are rusted/debris covered too---I'd be surprised if that plant sees rail service ever again ..................................
 
 

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So, uh, where is this Pilot Rock Branch? What state?

Dick

Sign says Oregon

Thanks for the update.Here is one from days when trains still ran on the "Rock" LIG 42 just ouside Reith. Bill Webb



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/21/21 09:25 by spider1319.

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Great photo Bill.
I like the Distant signal.
 

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

So apparently, the mill is still open, they just don't want to ship via the UP any more?  If that's the case, chalk up another victory for PSR!

BTW, this branch runs south off the UP main line just west of Pendleton, OR.

Or, its being transloaded some place else?

wyeth Wrote:
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> So apparently, the mill is still open, they just
> don't want to ship via the UP any more?  If
> that's the case, chalk up another victory for
> PSR!
>
> BTW, this branch runs south off the UP main line
> just west of Pendleton, OR.