Stevens Pass - Wellington Avalanche of 1910

Everett Herald: Stevens Pass train disaster of 1910: History's valuable lesson

"They know that Mother Nature has the upper hand.."

Truer words never spoken. The 1910 avalanche that killed 96 (and possibly more) on Stevens Pass continues to reign supreme as the worst avalanche disaster in U.S. History. With all the snow that has fallen in the Cascades this winter, visions of 1910 have returned with the unfortunate loss of at 9 people so far this year.

This newspaper article is a great compilation of historic data, plus accounts handed down to descendants of first responders and victims. Martin Burwash, quoted as a rail historian in the article, also is quite shot with a camera and specializes in Black & White photography. You can see some of his rail photos HERE.

Great Washington Snow Picture

WARail's "Man On the Street" Mike Bjork has been collecting photography credits lately. Most notably he had two pictures published in Railfan & Railroad magazine in the March 2008 issue. He's got quite an eye for the unusual, and this is now appearing in national publications.

Aside from magazines, Mike also got "Screener's Choice" and "Peoples' Choice" awards at RailPictures.net for this exciting snow scene. Once you view that photo, take some time to check out his other pictures there. It's quite a collection!