Welcome to WARail! This blog is written for railfans, by railfans, and discusses the sites and sounds that make up the diverse pattern of rails that spans the State of Washington. Much of the culture and mobility of this state can thank the railroad for establishing ways to get around and move goods. The look of the rail industry is also very different in each corner of the region; the Central deserts, the high plains East, and the rainy urban West. Mountain railroading is also alive and well in Washington, with two busy mainlines crossing the Cascades. The land is also criss-crossed with the ghosts of "Fallen Flag" railroads like The Milwaukee Road, clearly evident in the track beds of a bygone era.
While today there are only two "Class 1" or major railroads in Washington, the state has tracks and routes that belonged to a teaming list of road names - most now lost to history. The railroading history here is vast, and the track miles sometimes seem endless.
WARail is here to tell the stories of Washington Railroading from a railfan's perspective. This includes commuter rail lines, light rail operations, and "Short Line" railroads. We also monitor new stories that impact tracks old and new, and provide commentary on interesting photos and trackside photo opportunities.
So thanks for stopping by; we're glad you came!
Kurt Clark
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