Columbia River Gorge question

[WisconsinCy]

I will be out in Oregon for business.  One of my favorite spots is along the Columbia River, with BNSF on the north side and UP on the south. 

Question, I would like to proceed further east than the Gorge...I'm pretty sure the BNSF winds its way up to Spokane after leaving the Columbia River.  Where does the UP go as it continues east?  I'm looking to drive as far east as possibly Idaho. 

Thanks in advance.

[chad thomas]

It roughly follows I-84. It comes out of the george (around Hermiston I think) and goes to Hinkle yard. From there the old SI line to Eastport heads for Spokane and the main continues over the Blues and on to Ontario and beyond. 

[spbed]

Hinkle-La Grande were 2 places I caught the UPRR at other then in the CRG

 

 

 

I will be out in Oregon for business.  One of my favorite spots is along the Columbia River, with BNSF on the north side and UP on the south. 

Question, I would like to proceed further east than the Gorge...I'm pretty sure the BNSF winds its way up to Spokane after leaving the Columbia River.  Where does the UP go as it continues east?  I'm looking to drive as far east as possibly Idaho. 

Thanks in advance.

[WisconsinCy]

Thanks to both of you!

[spbed]

I meant to say there is a large loco repair shop in Hinkle which is easily accesable & was very interesting. Naturally, they have a goodly supply of locos there waiting foor repair. I saw a unpatched ATSF war bonnet there amonst others. Also I think there is a line that comes down fron Canada that connects there & they have a hump yard that U can see from the south side of the tracks. Oh yes if U go DO NOT miss the A/trak station there. Besides being suprised at it I bet after saying oh no U will begin to chuckle  

 

 

 

Hinkle-La Grande were 2 places I caught the UPRR at other then in the CRG

 

 

 

I will be out in Oregon for business.  One of my favorite spots is along the Columbia River, with BNSF on the north side and UP on the south. 

Question, I would like to proceed further east than the Gorge...I'm pretty sure the BNSF winds its way up to Spokane after leaving the Columbia River.  Where does the UP go as it continues east?  I'm looking to drive as far east as possibly Idaho. 

Thanks in advance.

[diningcar]

The principal UP line will take you to Pendelton, LaGrand, Baker City vicinity, Ontario and on to Boise, Twin Falls and Pocatello. You may have to get on some state or local roads but you should see lots of train action.

[spbed]

Yes I saw neat action in both La Grange thunder shower & all & Hinkle. The John Deere dealship there also is worth a look over

 

 

 

The principal UP line will take you to Pendelton, LaGrand, Baker City vicinity, Ontario and on to Boise, Twin Falls and Pocatello. You may have to get on some state or local roads but you should see lots of train action.

[WisconsinCy]

Thanks again, everyone.  Good stuff!