Al Christianson started taking railroad photos in the late 1970's, mostly in the Minnesota and North Dakota. He is especially fond of photos involving bridges. He also was an active 35mm slide trader, collecting photos from numerous other photographers. He switched to digital photography in 2010 and is still documenting rail activity into the 2020's. He currently is very active as a sports photographer in North Central North Dakota, documenting as many high school sporting events as possible.
Doug Coster is a railroad enthusiast living in Northmead, NSW, Australia.
The Cowlitz County Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets information and artifacts that tell the story of Cowlitz County. It provides exhibits, research facilities, and educational and public programs that serve a wide range of local citizens, students, and tourists.