If you've got an extra few hours and the ferry boat fare, Anderson Island in the south Puget Sound, offer's a few (very few) locations with views of the BNSF double track mainline, that isn't often seen.
I missed one boat and was close to missing the last boat and spending the night on the island for this shot. Fortunately "Julie" finally came through with the info in the nick of time. The train showed up and I made the last boat with 5 minutes to spare.
I know Paul has seen this shot already but, perhaps other's will enjoy it.
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=280796
WOW!!! What a shot!
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
Steve - Mt Rainier didn't have that much snow on it when I saw it in real time. This is even more beautiful. I told The Driver we should move to Washington state - he said it was too rainy. I could put up with a little rain for scenes like this.
Mook
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Mook,
You have to put up with about 8 months worth of rain and 9 months worth of clouds per year for these scenes, but they are wonderfull. There are places in and around Seattle where you can see snow capped mountains to both the east and the west from the same spot.
Mac - Born and bred in Seattle
For those interested in ferryboats there is www.Evergreenfleet.com that has some excellent photos and history on the ferries in the Northwest.
The ferry from Mukelteo to Whidbey island has a view of the line along the sound for a while either when leaving or arriving Mukelteo
Thanks everyone for looking and for the comments.
Mook:
As Mac said, you don't put up with a little rain, you have to put up with a lot. But, I think it's worth it. Certainly there are days when it seems like the sun will never appear again, but wow, when it does, it is truly beautiful out here. Top if off with trains a plenty, and it's certainly a great place to live.
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