Chicago & North Western

During October of 1987, a "Directors Special" was operated to
the Pacific Northwest via Union Pacific Railroad. They first visited
Portland, Oregon, then ran north to Seattle, before returning again
to Portland. I caught them as they passed through Kent, Washington:

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GP50 units 5054, 5050 and 5098 lead, crossing Smith Street:





Apparently I intrigued the conductor and he gave me a good stare:



Now crossing James Street, before ducking under Highway 167:





Bringing along the markers was Theater Car #420, "Fox River":



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