An equipment operator documents the abandoned Still Sawmill facility. This massive timber processing operation represents Pacific Northwest industrial heritage. The site features Caterpillar 966 and 980C loaders alongside specialized log handling equipment. Heavy machinery remains frozen in its final operational configuration.
The systematic mill layout reveals integrated timber processing stages. Logs entered through dual delivery systems by water and land. The bucking station separated mill-length timber from chipper-bound rejects. A Rosser debarker with vertical adjustable heads processed incoming logs. Stationary loaders and conveyor systems moved material through sorting operations. The chip loading infrastructure demonstrates the facility’s massive production capacity.
Equipment testing confirms operational specifications despite years of abandonment. The Caterpillar loaders maintained their reputation for reliability and resale value. Hydraulic systems and mechanical components show predictable failure patterns. The log hole retains timber from the final shift. Processing machinery stands testament to million-dollar engineering investments.
This facility represents the declining Pacific Northwest timber industry. Forest operations face mounting economic pressures and reduced mill capacity. The machinery’s silent vigil documents irreplaceable industrial craftsmanship and community employment history.
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This 1962 Kenworth Dart isn’t retired—it’s still out there pulling 350-ton loads with a V12 Cummins and air-start system. Built like a tank, turns like a tugboat. Step inside a living legend still earning its keep after six decades on the road.