When the railroad came to the Clearwater Canyon in 1900, it brought about a lot of changes. Though it may not have changed individual's live appreciably, it did bring in outside influences. With its advent, the stern wheelers of the Clearwater moved into the past, though had helpe haul in materials for the new enterprise.

While the railroad today does not play as big a part in transportation, it is starting to make a resurgence in moving freight for the timber and mining industries. It will be interesting to see what develops.

Harriet wrote--"Your clue of noisy reminded me of the steam engines trying to climb the grade up Orofino creek when I was a child. Their wheels would spin on the icy rails and cause a big chu-chu-chu noise. It was especially noticeable at the home of my Walrath grandparents on Kalaspo Ave. I may be wrong, but thanks for the memories."

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