Two Ways to Move Logs by Raiload - 1904

This view demonstrates large logs can be pushed ahead of a steam engine, or pulled behind while loaded on flatcars. The pushing option of course requires a low-friction surface of some type between the rails, to allow the heavy logs to slide easily. This photo was taken near the mills at Bridal Veil, in the Columbia Gorge. Note the peavey and chains in detail view 2, awaiting the next stage of the process. -- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.