Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, departs Seattle, Washington, circa 1953, lead by diesel locomotive number 6510, newly painted in Raymond Loewy-designed colors. One of NP's top trains, consist includes baggage car, coaches, dining car, parlor car, Pullman sleeping cars transferred at Portland to Southern Pacific for Oakland. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, departs Seattle, Washington, circa 1953, behind an unusual power combination of diesel locomotive number 6510 followed by Class A-1 Northern-type steam locomotive number 2626. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, at Puyallup, Washington, in 1942, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2600, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926 and the first of its type in the country. Headlight and classification lights carry blackout shades reguired on locomotives operating on West Coast during World War II. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, at Nisqually, Washington, in 1944, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602, passing telegraph station at 50 mph. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, telegraph station

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, crosses Highway 99 at Nisqually, Washington, circa 1954, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2601, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926 and entering its last year in service. In 1959 it will be among the last NP steam locomotives scrapped at South Tacoma shops. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, crests the 1-percent grade up from Chehalis Valley at Napavine, Washington, in April 1945, led by a Class A Northern-type steam locomotive. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, near Kelso, Washington, in December 1968. Led by diesel locomotive unit number 6703A, train passes communications shanty with agent Jack Flagg by building and Kim Fredrickson standing next to him. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive, signal equipment, people

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, speeds through Dieringer, Washington, circa 1948, led by Class A-1 Northern-type steam locomotive number 2626, built by American Locomotive Company in 1930. Fifteen-car train includes four new streamlined coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, Pullman sleeping cars for Oakland, transferred at Portland to Southern Pacific. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger car

Northern Pacific passenger train number 408, Seattle-Portland, at Black River, Washington, on February 11, 1970, led by diesel unit number 6507C. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: diesel locomotive, passenger train

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, stands at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington, in 1943, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2604, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Headlight and classification lights are covered with blackout shades required of locomotives operating on West Coast during World War II. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger station

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, stands at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington, in 1943, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Headlight and classification lights are covered with blackout shades required of locomotives operating on West Coast during World War II. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger station

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407 stands at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington, on a night circa 1960, led by diesel locomotive unit number 6504A. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive, passenger station

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, stands at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington, circa 1950, headed by new passenger diesel number 6511, built by Electro-Motive Division of General Motors in 1949. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive, passenger station, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, arrives at Tacoma, Washington, circa 1942, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, departs Tacoma, Washington, circa 1940. Looking forward to distant front of train from on top of signal bridge, train carries baggage car, coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, and Pullman sleeping cars forwarded off the Southern Pacific at Portland. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, departs Tacoma, Washington, circa 1940. Looking forward to distant front of train from on top of signal bridge, train carries baggage car, coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, and Pullman sleeping cars forwarded off the Southern Pacific at Portland. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, passes McCarver St. in Old Town, Washington, in fall 1962. Rear view of train with two Western Pacific Budd rail diesel cars just purchased by NP for branch line service. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, rail diesel car

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, at Black River, Washington, in 1947, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2610, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. One of NP's top trains, consist includes two baggage cars, coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, and Pullman sleeping cars forwarded off the Southern Pacific at Portland. At right is the joint Milwaukee Road - Union Pacific mainline between Black River Jct. and Tacoma Jct. J.M. Fredrickson Collection. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, catenary

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, at Black River, Washington, circa 1947. Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602 leads the long train, which includes three new streamlined coaches, past Longacres Racetrack at left. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger car

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, at Auburn, Washington, in 1949, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2609, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Behind the locomotive is an express boxcar with priority freight shipments, followed by two baggage cars, coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, and Pullman sleeping cars forwarded off the Southern Pacific at Portland. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, freight car

Northern Pacific passenger train number 407, Portland-Seattle, passes a target signal at Auburn, Washington, circa 1949, led by new passenger diesel unit number 6506, built by Electro-Motive Division in 1949. One of the top trains on the NP, the consist includes baggage car, heavyweight and lightweight coaches, restaurant-tavern car, parlor car, and Pullman sleeping cars forwarded off the Southern Pacific at Portland. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, diesel locomotive, signal, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 401, Portland-Seattle overnight, at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington, on July 4, 1954. Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2601, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Carrying mail cars, coaches, and sleeping cars, employees nicknamed this train the "Owl." Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger station

Northern Pacific passenger train number 401, Portland-Seattle overnight, at Auburn, Washington, in 1954, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Carrying mail cars, coaches, and sleeping cars, employees nicknamed this train the "Owl." Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 401, Portland-Seattle overnight, at Auburn, Washington, in 1954, led by Class A Northern-type steam locomotive number 2602, built by American Locomotive Company in 1926. Carrying mail cars, coaches, and sleeping cars, employees nicknamed this train the "Owl." Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific passenger train number 4 emerges from Stampede Tunnel and prepares to stop at the station at Martin, Washington, circa 1930. Leading the train is Class Q-3 4-6-2 Pacific-type steam locomotive number 2259, built by American Locomotive Company in 1923. The train order signal is set at Stop, the telegraph operator is on the "pulpit" ready to hand train orders to the engineer, and passengers wait to board. Photo by G.W. McKulla, J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, station, train order signal, railroad crew, mountains

Northern Pacific passenger train number 4 departs Lester, Washington, circa 1912. Looking down from the coal dock, steam locomotives on front and rear get a vigorous start on the long train, heading for the grade up Stampede Pass. Copy negative, J.M. Fredrickson Collection. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, coal dock, mountains

Northern Pacific mail/passenger train number 4 stopped at the station at Glendive, Montana, on September 3, 1953. Class Q-5 Pacific-type steam locomotive number 2238 leads five mail/express cars and two coaches. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, railroad car, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 347, Pasco-Walla Walla, in open country near Walla Walla, Washington, on August 5, 1953. Class S-4 Ten-wheeler-type steam locomotive leads a Pullman sleeping car, coach, and baggage car; sleeper is off train 2, The Mainstreeter, from Seattle. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger car

Northern Pacific passenger train number 344, Lewiston to Grangeville, at Lewiston, Idaho, on May 10, 1950. Class S-4 Ten-wheeler-type steam locomotive number 1357, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902, leads a railway post office car and coach through the railroad yard. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, passenger car, railroad yard

Northern Pacific passenger train number 311, Spokane-Lewiston, Idaho, runs through the Palouse country between Oaksdale and Belmont, Washington, on June 12, 1955. Service is provided by new rail diesel car number B-30, built by the Budd Company in 1955. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, rail diesel car