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Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW) SW1 504 was in Walla Walla, WA on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW)

The Port of Columbia assumed ownership of the rail line between Dayton and Walla Walla in 1996. The line was donated to the Port by Union Pacific, and Columbia Rail now operates the short line Columbia Walla Walla (CWW) Railroad on this section of line through a lease agreement with the Port of Columbia. The section owned by the Port of Columbia is part of a 67 mile stretch of rail from Dayton to Wallula. The Walla Walla to Wallula portion is still owned by Union Pacific, but is also operated by Columbia Rail.

CWW 504, EMD SW1

CWW 504 is an EMD SW1. Reportedly it was built in 1950 as GN 81. Other reporting marks and numbers said to be associated with this locomotive include BN 81 and RE 504.
SW1 in Walla Walla
Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW) 504 was in Walla Walla, WA on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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