As a teenager, I was already sick and tired of the hot smoggy days of SoCal; even more jealous when looking at the San Bernardino Sun weather section to see that it will be cloudy or raining in Portland, while the Inland Empire will enjoy another day of 95+ degrees with guaranteed afternoon smog.

Mix this situation with railfanning ideas and model railroad forays, and it wasn't long before daydreaming of railfanning the Pacific North-Wet eclipsed any lesson plan during the school day. But this was not to be, and I did not make it to your area until many, many years past when your photos were exposed. Thanks for sharing a look at the true grit of BN in its infancy, and taking the time to post images that are obviously enjoyable to many!