Trojan in Twilight: Main Gate

Trojan Nuclear Power Plant Main Gate & Cooling Tower on April 26, 2006.

This is the main gate leading into the actual power plant area.

New sign installed for demolition project on April 22, 2006.

Trojan Nuclear Power Plant Main Gate on April 22, 2006.

Trojan Nuclear Power Plant Main Gate on April 22, 2006.

The railroad tracks in front of the gate are the Portland & Western Railroad's line from Portland to Astoria. That is not just a spur; it is a main track cutting through the Trojan property. This route was originally built by the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad, opening for service in 1898.

Warning Sign at the Main Gate of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant on April 22, 2006.

The sign warning vehicles not to block the tracks while waiting for the gate to open is amusing, as it shows an old steam locomotive colliding with a 1980s-era truck, and both images look like computer clip-art.

Guard House at the Main Gate of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant on April 22, 2006.

There are two guard houses; one at the gate, and one a little further up the road.

Second Guard House at Trojan Nuclear Power Plant on April 22, 2006.

Before we look at the actual power plant though, there's one more important building outside the gate.

Continue to Administration Building…