Motorman re-certification, April 17th, 2010

















At the trolley barn, where 813 sleeps at night









I am switching to the main line








This is the mainline to Portland from Lake Oswego station.
Note: Since we have no overhead wire, we carry our own electricity (generator)








Ready to depart to Portland








Our pilot (right) Hal Rosene evaluates the motormen, there are four of us today.








THE SCENIC ROUTE









As a motorman, we need to be vigilant for hazards such as people walking closely next to the track










Willamette Shore Trolley has one of the most unusual and scenic route in the country



























We go through 0.25 mile of tunnel.








Inside the trolley while in the tunnel








Exiting the 'S" shape tunnel in where it is pitch-black right in the middle of it









The track runs right in front of a multi-million dollar house to the left







The first trestle, a 600 feet span and about 100 feet high
















The second trestle, Willamette River is seen to the left

















The track is literally in some of the houses' backyards







The "shoe-fly" section, there was an erosion at one point in time,
but it was never fixed, so we have a "bend" in the track























Willamette Park








The track crosses some townhouse








We cross their backyard








This is the third trestle, another stunning view of the Willamette river to the left








Again, the track is right in the middle of a housing complex








The track is in the middle of the garden







The track crosses a parking lot
















We reach Portland, South Water Front area










Hal Rosene is checking the new bearing









At the end, I am certified to run the 2010 season.










Happy Spring






(c) Yongkie Hurd, Willamette Shore Trolley motorman
April 17th, 2010