
The Daylight backs out of the round house to begin its journey up the Columbia River Gorge. (504k)
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With steam whistle blowing and cylinder cocks open, the Daylight departs West from Union Station. (590k)
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At 80 M.P.H., these huge drive rods change direction 11 times per second. (647k) |

The Daylight crosses the bridge at Trout Creek. (608k)
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The Daylight bore down upon a helpless dog that had the misfortune of crossing the railroad bridge at the wrong time. (700k)
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The Daylight worked hard as it climbed the steep grade. (576k)
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Down the track at 30 M.P.H. with the exhaust barking crisply. (560k)
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The Daylight's pilot trucks hammered the rail seams all along the Yakima River. (711k)
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The Daylight lost traction on the slippery rail next to the river and promptly popped the emergency relief valve on the boiler. (460k)
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In the setting sun, the Daylight pulled out of Vancouver onto the bridge over the Columbia River. (800k)
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