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the Internet Oregon is on the opposite shore, as we pass the marshy bottom lands of Lake Vancouver and get a glimpse of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. Kelso-Longview is known as the "Smelt Capital of the World." Each year during January and February, thousands of the tiny fish swim up the Cowlitz River to spawn. Departing town, we pass through a 1,200 foot tunnel and follow the Cowlitz River to Castle Rock. Here our train crosses the Toutle River, made famous when mud flows emanating nearly 40 miles away during the eruption of Mt. St. Helens reached the Cowlitz River. The valley opens and on the left is Abernathy Mountain. Winlock is known as the "Egg Capital of the World," on the left is a giant egg monument. Above Winlock, we enter the broad and fertile valley of the Chehalis River dotted with farms. As our train enters Centralia, Mt. St. Helens can be viewed. Its spectacular eruption in 1980 sent ash in this direction and some of the grey material can still be seen in the countryside. Crossing the Skookumchuck River, our train continues north to Olympia-Lacey. Olympia is the capital of Washington State and is situated on the southernmost inlet of Puget Sound. Above Olympia, we cross the Nisqually River and our train follows Commencement Bay, the southeast arm of Puget Sound passing Steilacoom, Tacoma is situated on a series of terraces above the head of Commencement Bay, with views of the Sound, the Cascade Mountains and the white cone of 14,408-ft. Mount Ranier. On the outskirts of Seattle, we pass Boeing Field on the left, viewing a number of aircraft. We arrived at Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest and a seaport of great importance. Known as the "Emerald City," Seattle has a mild climate, and ranks as one of the most healthful cities in the world. More About Trains and Rail Travel Books About Trains and Rail Travel VHS Video About Trains and Rail Travel DVD About Trains and Rail Travel Return to Table of Contents
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