This was the first train into Wasco in Sherman County. Hauled by a 4-4-0 type steam engine, it arrived on Oct. 4, 1897, according to Giles L. French, longtime publisher of weekly newspapers serving the county, and the author of several books including one entitled ""Rails to the Mid-Columbia Wheatlands"". This picture was provided by Gordon Hilderbrand of Wasco. Built in part by ranchers, line was taken over by UP.