Friday, May 30, 2014

Steam on the Chelatchie Prairie: Moulton Falls Station

IMG_6591 Goblins at Moulton Falls along the BYCX line on May 27, 2007
Train Greeters near Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

After passing through the tunnel again, the train slows to a stop a Moulton Falls Park, where it is apparently often greeted by "goblins."

IMG_6592 Pulling into Moulton Falls on the BYCX line on May 27, 2007
BYCX Excursion Train approaching Moulton Falls Station

The train stops here for about 20 minutes, to give the passengers an opportunity to take the short walk into Moulton Falls Park to Yacolt Falls to appreciate the view.

IMG_6615 Sign at Moulton Falls, May 27, 2007
Sign at Moulton Falls Station

A sign here tells a brief history of the railroad, reading as follows:

Chelatchie Prairie RailRoad     BYCX

The line now used by the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad was first under construction in 1888. It was built to access the timber and other natural resources in the area. The railway has changes hands several times since its completion and was in use until 1993 when it was heavily damaged in a flood. The Battle Ground, Yacolt Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Association has been improving the rail back into working condition since 1999. Moulton Falls has for some time been an area of interest and recreation and is part of the Bells Mountain trail system.

IMG_6614 BYCX Caboose #10652 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
BYCX Excursion Train at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

IMG_6616 Crosset Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

IMG_6617 Crosset Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

IMG_6622 Crosset Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

IMG_6621 Crosset Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

IMG_6620 Crosset Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

There is a passing siding at the Moulton Falls station, and some of the equipment the volunteers use to maintain the track is stored here when not in use.

IMG_6619 BYCX Fairmont Speeder #34 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
BYCX Speeder #34 at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

IMG_6618 BYCX Fairmont Speeder #34 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
BYCX Speeder #34 at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

BYCX #34 is a fairly large Fairmont Speeder.

IMG_6623 BYCX Ballast Cart at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
BYCX Ballast Cart at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

This Ballast Cart may be ancient, but it gets the job done.

IMG_6624 BYCX Tie Crane #6162 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007
BYCX Tie Crane #6162 at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

Tie Crane #6162 was acquired from BNSF.

Continue to Yacolt Falls

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