Great Northern Diesel Locomotive 503 leading a Passenger Train at Interbay, Washington in 1947. Note the powerhouse smokestack, water tower, steam locomotive oil tower, and sanding tower in background from left-to-right . Diesel Locomotive 503, a Class E-7, takes out the Empire Builder at Interbay past steam engine 3216, a Class O-4. Notes by photographer Hal Will: 'The new diesel Empire Builder - this new train, headed north and east to Chicago, showed corporate pride in passenger rolling stock. The design and consistently matching paint job advertis ed a quality train. The freight steamer at right was waiting to follow the 'Builder' out. Crewman said these diesel engines were the first where a cup of coffee could rest on a shelf without spilling while the train was moving. Even the newest steam engines were soon called rib bruisers or other unpleasant names describing a rough ride. [HW] ' Other subject classes: Dsl Loco / Pass Trn

Great Northern Diesel Locomotive 503 leading a Passenger Train at Interbay, Washington in 1947. Note the powerhouse smokestack, water tower, steam locomotive oil tower, and sanding tower in background from left-to-right . Diesel Locomotive 503, a Class E-7, takes out the Empire Builder at Interbay past steam engine 3216, a Class O-4. Notes by photographer Hal Will: 'The new diesel Empire Builder - this new train, headed north and east to Chicago, showed corporate pride in passenger rolling stock. The design and consistently matching paint job advertis ed a quality train. The freight steamer at right was waiting to follow the 'Builder' out. Crewman said these diesel engines were the first where a cup of coffee could rest on a shelf without spilling while the train was moving. Even the newest steam engines were soon called rib bruisers or other unpleasant names describing a rough ride. [HW] ' Other subject classes: Dsl Loco / Pass Trn

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1028 at Interbay, Washington in 1924. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1028, Class E-14. Visible in the background is oil fuel tank car number 295652. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1029 at Interbay, Washington in 1924. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1029, Class E-14. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1067 at Interbay, Washington in 1925. A view of steam locomotive 1067, Class E-8. Visible in the background is a portion of a oil fuel tank car and a section of a roundhouse. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1107 at Interbay, Washington in 1950. A view of steam locomotive 1107, Class F-5. Visible in the background is a water spout and some freight cars. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1452 at Interbay, Washington in 1952. A view of steam locomotive 1452, Class H-4,with passenger cars at a curve. A crew member is leaning out of the window of the locomotive?s cab. In the background is a wooden walkway over the tracks. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Passenger.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1483 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1483, Class H-4, with passenger cars. A crew member is leaning out of the window of the locomotive?s cab. Behind the tender is a Mail and Express car, a baggage car and two passenger cars. In the background is a semaphore. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Passenger.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1486 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1486, Class H-5. The engineer is visible in the cab of the locomotive. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, People-Railroad Crew.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1486 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1486, Class H-5. In the background is a water tank. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Tank-Water.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 1514 at Interbay, Washington in 1925. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 1514, Class J-1. In the background is a wooden water tank. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Tank-Water.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2039 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive 2039, Class R-1 with freight cars at a curve. In the background is a semaphore. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2040 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive. The locomotive is displaying flags. Visible in the background is a turntable with a locomotive and a tank car on an adjacent track. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2042 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive 2042, Class R-1, with freight cars. Behind the tender are gondolas, a box car and tank cars. Visible in the background, veiled by foliage, is a building that resembles a depot. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2043 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive 2043, Class R-1, on a turntable. In the background is a portion of the Interbay roundhouse. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Turntable.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2048 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive 2048, Class R-2, with freight cars. The locomotive is displaying white flags. The engineer is leaning out of the window of the locomotive?s cab. Another crew member is standing on the front of the locomotive. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2050 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2050, Class R-2. Also pictured: a portion of the Interbay roundhouse, locomotive wheels, a smokestack, various tools, ties and tie plates. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Roundhouse.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2501 at Interbay, Washington in 1925. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2501, Class P-2. The engineer is visible in the cab of the locomotive. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, People-Railroad Crew.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2502 at Seattle, Washington in 1935. A view of steam locomotive with passenger cars. Visible are two semaphores. Mile marker posted on semaphore: 20 Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Passenger.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2514 at Interbay, Washington in 1924. Side view of steam locomotive 2514, Class P-2. A crew member is visible in the cab of the locomotive. Another crew member is inspecting the locomotive?s drive wheel. In the background is a portion of a Great Northern box car. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, People-Railroad Crew.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2515 at Interbay, Washington in 1925. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2515, Class P-2. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2515 at Interbay, Washington in 1925. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2515, Class P-2. In the background is a portion of a water tank. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2515 in Washington State, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2515, Class P-2. In the background are a portion of a water tank, a portion of a steam locomotive, and a train order signal. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2515 in Washington State, undated. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2515, Class P-2. In the background is a portion of a water tank. A railroad employee is walking in front of the locomotive. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, People-Railroad Crew.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2516 at Interbay, Washington in 1924. A 3/4 view of steam locomotive 2516, Class P-2. A crew member is visible in the cab of the locomotive. In the background is a portion of a water tank. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, People-Railroad Crew.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 2516 at Interbay, Washington in 1924. A front view of steam locomotive 2516, Class P-2. A single classification flag is attached to the locomotive. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 3213 at Interbay, Washington in 1935. A view of steam locomotive 3213, Class O-4, with a tank car behind the tender. The locomotive is displaying white flags. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, .

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 3214 at Interbay, Washington in 1941. A view looking down on a freight yard. Steam locomotive 3214, Class O-4, is leading a string of freight cars. Several wooden cabooses are on a siding. Also in view are two water tanks, signal equipment, switch stands with lanterns, and a second steam locomotive with freight cars. In the background are numerous houses on the hills. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 3214 at Interbay, Washington in 1947. A view of steam locomotive 3214, Class O-4, with freight cars. A crew member is leaning out of the window of the locomotive cab. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.

Great Northern Railway steam locomotive 3215 at Interbay, Washington, undated. A view of steam locomotive 3215, Class O-4, with freight cars at a curve. A crew member is leaning out of the window of the locomotive cab. A wooden walkway above the tracks is in the background. Photograph by James Turner. Other subject classes: Locomotive-Steam, Train-Freight.