Northern Pacific wye track switch at Easton, Washington, on April 1, 1987. This wye track is used to turn locomotives and snow plows on the 1st subdivision of the Tacoma division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: track, wye.

Burlington Northern switchstand at Easton, Washington, on April 1, 1987. This former Northern Pacific switchstand is in the 1st subdivision of the Tacoma division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: Track, switchstand

Northern Pacific wye track switch at Easton, Washington, on April 1, 1987. This wye track is used to turn locomotives and snow plows on the 1st subdivision of the Tacoma division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: track, wye.

Northern Pacific wye track switch at Easton, Washington, on April 1, 1987. This wye track is used to turn locomotives and snow plows on the 1st subdivision of the Tacoma division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: track, wye.

Northern Pacific yard at Easton, Washington, in 1944. Looking down from coal dock eastward at mainline and yard tracks, standpipe, block signal, outfit cars in siding, westbound diesel-powered freight approaching in distance. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson . Other Subject Classes: track, railroad yard, signal, standpipe, outfit car, freight train