Elk Creek Hardwood & Forest Products is actually not on the modeled portion of the layout. In this photo from earlier construction you can see the spot where Tara's Treats candy manufacturing will be located to the right of the bridge, with the railroad spur running behind it. Theoretically, Elk Creek Hardwood is located just down the track from Tara's Treats. This was a way to model a larger industry where there just wasn't room for it. It receives hardwood lumber loads, and ships out finished molding and furniture components.

This track was recently the territory of the Seattle & North Coast railroad, (in my version of history). After the S&NC called it quits, the WN took over portions of the line in this area, including the crossing of the WN at Union Tower. Elk Creek Hardwood & Forest Products is the last and only customer on this part of the former S&NC line.