11/15/2013 EDMONDS Male pedestrian (age unknown) struck by BNSF freight train near Edmonds Ferry Terminal.Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Scenic Subdivision) at milepost 18. Around 1990, this by fballcrazywagner Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:30 pm, Post A 24-passenger Camden & Amboy train derailed due to a broken axle, killing 2 passengers and Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 30.83X. by Masonryman Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:58 pm, Post Crews are working to clean up a train derailment that happened early Thursday morning near Cheney. The story goes that the cars are wrapped and well preserved thanks to the cold, deep lake. There is just one public boat launch on the lake, located at the southwest outlet of the lake near Ewan. by dauntless89 Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:57 am. 10/15/2012 SOLO POINT Male (age not available) drove vehicle onto tracks at Ketron crossing and proceded to drive north on the tracks. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Yakima Valley Subdivision) at milepost 5.7. SEATTLE (AP) A rail union official reportedly told investigators that a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle late last year was caused by sabotage. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 1.0X. Incident occurred on BNSF Seattle Subdivision at railroad milepost 38.6X. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Scenic Subdivision) at milepost 27.9. Both dirt roads are in good shape and passable for two wheel drive vehicles. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Lakeside Subdivision) at milepost 57.41. Incident occurred on the Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad at the 5100 block of Highway 12. Incident occurred on BNSF Northwest Division (Bellingham Subdivision) at milepost 49.2. On another occasion, brothers, both priests, failed to return after boating on the lake. A BNSF freight train struck a pedestrian at milepost 72.6 on the BNSF 12/26/2014 AUBURN Pedestrian struck by Amtrak passenger train at West Main Street crossing in Auburn. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Scenic Subdivision) at milepost 1756.7. And Rock Lakes banks are lousy with rattlesnakes in the spring and summer. The large canyon the two creeks flow through is known as Hole-in-the Ground and was once the territory of outlaws and rustlers: From Hole-in-the-Ground the creek flows over a waterfall ending at Rock Lake: Here is the view from the drone looking back towards the east rim of the canyon where the Rock Lake Trail is located and the surrounding Palouse hills can be seen in the distance: I took one last shot from my drone of the Rock Lake Trail in the direction back towards the trailhead which was where I was heading to next: I am a avid hiker with a love for travel and the outdoors. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Kootenai River Subdivision) at milepost 63.0. You can ignore reality but you cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. Two 70-year-old men are still in hospital after a freight train collided with a road train near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. It was a whole train of maintenance equipment hauled by an actual locomotive, F-type. Incident occurred on BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 25.3X. the monster is actually gigantic sturgeon, Name: Rock Lake Trail (Palouse to Cascades Trail). by dauntless89 Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:38 pm, Post Here is the view looking out the other end of the tunnel: The far side of the tunnel had an even bigger rock slide: I had to some bouldering to get through the rock slide and back on the trail: Short distance from the tunnel I saw this old railway signal still standing: Other signs of railroad activity seen along the trail are the telegraph lines as well: The trail next became more desert like and with less trees: On my left I could see a ranch out in the distance: At the four mile mark I decided to turn around and head to the trailhead since I felt like I had seen the best of the scenery. 6:29 p.m.: Amtrak: About 80 passengers on board. 10/20/2015 FELIDA 32-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a Union Pacific Railroad freight train, near town of Ridgefield. 10/16/2015 RESERVATION Pedestrian was struck by an Amtrak train 38 miles south of Seattle. The divers were hampered by poor diving conditions but they did bring up some brake lines and other parts. Incident occurred on BNSF Seattle Subdivision at milepost 20.0X. Disaster struck again on January 22, 1916, when eight passengers were killed when an avalanche swept down Windy Mountain and struck a westbound Great Northern passenger train, shoving two rail cars over an 80-foot embankment. The Ghost Train- Back in the late teens to early twenties, there was said to have been a major train wreck. 3/18/2015 SUMNER 29-year-old male pedestrian struck by Amtrak passenger train 3 miles north of Sumner. Supposedly there was a train wreck that dumped a load of new cars in the Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Scenic Subdivision) at milepost 39.7. Is that a myth or confirmed? Head end locomotive at Spokane after the wreck was cleared. Charleston, S.C.: boiler exploded on America's first passenger locomotive, The Best Friend of Charleston, injuring the fireman and the engineer. 1/18/2014 AUBURN 42-year-old male pedestrian struck by Amtrak passenger train in Auburn while posing for pictures. BNSF Seattle Subdivision. by fballcrazywagner Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:41 pm, Post 5/6/2013 STEILACOOM 42-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train near Steilacoom. 10/21/2013 KENNEWICK 50-year-old female pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train in Kennewick east of Canal Drive overpass. The former presidential Democratic candidates role as Transportation secretary 9/20/2022, in MOUNT VERNON, Skagit County A BNSF freight train struck a pedestrian at milepost 68.5 on the BNSF Bellingham Subdivision., 8/25/2022, near STANWOOD, Snohomish County A BNSF freight train struck a pedestrian at milepost 56.1 on the BNSF Bellingham Subdivision., 8/14/2022, in SEATTLE, King County A Link Light Rail train struck a pedestrian at the Mount Baker Station, near Rainier Avenue South and South Forest Street., 7/29/2022, in MOUNT VERNON, Skagit County A BNSF freight train struck a pedestrian atmilepost 68.8 on the BNSF Bellingham Subdivision.. June 8, 1990. The lost train may be simply mired in the mud 20-30 feet deep in relatively shallow water at the south end of the lake near the existing railroad fill. 6/21/2022, in SEATTLE, King County An Amtrak passenger train struck a pedestrian at milepost 3.9X on the BNSF Seattle Subdivision. Three men died when the derailed train plunged into Lake Superior in 1910. The impact ignited nearly 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel that produced a huge billow of flame. The lost train may be simply mired in the mud 20-30 feet deep in relatively shallow water at the south end of the lake near the existing railroad fill. 9:50pm Feb 23, 2021. According to the Summer 1975 issue of the Bunchgrass Historian, water in Rock Lake was still pure enough to drink in 1905. This is the largest natural lake in eastern Washington. Once a body gets down 200 feet or so, it will just stay there, said Bob Peck, describing the potential fate of careless boaters on Rock Lake. 1990 Lamona Wreck. by pirateer2007 Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:33 pm, Post By Roni Freund. I mite have got a little excited. Forgotten that is by everyone except dedicated anglers. by jimmy Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:20 pm, Post Incident occurred at railroad milepost 20.26, BNSF Fallbridge Subdivision. As the weather warms more, expect the spiny rays come to life. Disaster struck again on January 22, 1916, when eight passengers were killed when an avalanche swept down Windy Mountain and struck a westbound Great Northern passenger train, shoving two rail cars over an 80-foot embankment. There were no injuries in the derailment about 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Seattle. Hikers should remain on the trail at all times since that is state park owned land. Interesting article. This is the reason why so many people have died after turning over their boat or kayak in Rock Lake. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Fallbridge Subdivision) at milepost 165.0. Anyone ever hear or know if there is any relevance or truth to that? Searchers also found a place on the shore where one of the brothers had tried to crawl out, but apparently slipped back into the icy waters. 5/11/2014 KENT 81-year-old male pedestrian struck by Amtrak passenger train at Titus Street crossing in Kent.. 4/15/2013 AUBURN Male pedestrian (age unknown) struck by Amtrak passenger train at West Main Street crossing in Auburn.Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 21.4X. But local landowners insist there is something very large living in the lake. I currently call the Evergreen State of Washington my home. 5/15/2022, in PASCO, Franklin County ABNSF freight train struck a pedestrian at milepost 146 on the BNSF Lakeside Subdivision. 10/22/2011 SUMNER 26-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train in Sumner. EVERETT Amtrak service from Seattle to points north and east continued after Mondays fatal derailment onto I-5 south of Tacoma. Rumors suggest that a load of new military staff cars also took the plunge off a flat car during World War II. About 80 passengers were on board the train that derailed near DuPont, Washington, Amtrak said in a statement, On March 19, 1956, four local men home on leave from the Army were on the lake in two boats. Seven cars derailed in the See weather forecast. Also know a family that has lost 3 relatives out there by drowning on different occasions. 10/21/2014 KELSO 22-year-old female pedestrian ssitting on rail struck byUPRR freight train. By Leslie Slape / The Daily News. Indian and urban legend says the lake is also home to a monster. The below map shows how the Palouse to Cascades Trail runs from Tekoa near the Idaho border all the way across the Cascade Range to the west side of the state. 1990 Lamona Wreck. 8/9/2013 TACOMA 30-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train two miles north of Tacoma. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 17.1. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate NWHikers.net earns from qualifying purchases when you use our. 1/9/2013 CENTRALIA 58-year-old male pedestrian struck by Union Pacific freight train in Centralia. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division ( Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 54.5. For the latest information, resources, and guidance related to COVID-19, please visit ourCOVID-19 information pageor visit ourCOVID-19 Utility Bill Assistance page. 5/9/2015 SILVANA 17-year-old female pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train on railroad bridge over Stillaguamish River near Silvana. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 25.5X. Lying up against sheer, black basalt cliffs, Rock Lake is perhaps Whitman Countys most mysterious natural feature, not to mention a pretty darned good fishing lake. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 15.4X. With abandoned railroad tracks running its length, Rock Lake holds other secrets, too. The FBIs Joint Terrorism Task Force had said there had been dozens of such cases involving BNSF tracks. The boat launch is privately owned but maintained by WDFW which An explosion seen after a train derailed near Rock Springs, Wyoming, on June 13, 2020. One person was killed and five people were injured Saturday in a three-car crash on State Route 504 (Spirit Lake Memorial Highway) 2/7/2012 EPHRATA 81-year-old male vehicle driver struck by BNSF freight train at 3rd Avenue crossing in Ephrata.Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Columbia River Subdivision) at milepost 1599.5. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 5. Hikers, equestrians or mountain bikers interested in traveling the abandoned railway now known as the John Wayne Trail near Rock Lake should call the Washington Department of Natural Resources in Ellensburg, (509) 925-6131 for permit application forms and details. 12/9/2011 TOPPENISH 58-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight trainwest of2nd Street crossing in Toppenish. Supposedly there was a train wreck that dumped a load of new Ford Model T's into the lake. The crash killed 42 passengers and five crewmen and injured twenty-three others. There is just one public boat launch on the lake, located at the southwest outlet of the lake near Ewan. 317 Places. He also rented row boats and provided horse-drawn vehicle parking and picnic areas on his property. 6/30/2014 FERNDALE 49-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train near Ferndale.Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Bellingham Subdivision) at milepost 106. 5/25/2015 WASHOUGAL 43-year-old male pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train near Washougal.Incident occurred on BNSF Northwest Division (Fallbridge Subdivision) at milepost 26.1. Always someday. Before You Go. 25, carrying passengers, and Fast Mail Train No. Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Yakima Valley Subdivision) at milepost 78.4. 11/20/2016 BURLINGTON Vehicle with one occupant was struck by an Amtrak passenger train at Greenleaf Street. 25, carrying passengers, and Fast Mail Train No. Incident occurred on BNSF Northwest Division (Bellingham Subdivision) at milepost 40.34. WebWhen someone is injured in an accident in Washington, it is important to gather information about what happens next. 7/21/2022, in WASHOUGAL, Clark County A BNSF freight train struck a pedestrian atmilepost 26.1 on the BNSF Fallbridge Subdivision. But long before it was Kerr Lake it was the Roanoke River and The train wreck is also a fresh hazard for a Democratic rising star, Pete Buttigieg. Note: This data reflects information available at the time of posting and is subject to change based on incident investigations. About a mile south of Pine City make a right on to Stephens Road. SULTAN, Wash. - No one was injured after an Amtrak train smashed into a pickup truck that was towing a boat near Sultan, Washington State Patrol says. 10/9/2014 KELSO 55-year-old female pedestrian struck by BNSF freight train near Amtrak depot.Incident occurred on the BNSF Northwest Division (Seattle Subdivision) at milepost 96.5. 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