Northern Pacific 41.5-foot, open hopper car number 87536 on a siding at Bellingham, Washington, on August 3, 1982. The car is part of the 87500-87749 number series. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: frieght car, open hopper car, Selectable Dump Ballast car

The B-end of Northern Pacific Hart ballast car 87384 showing its gate and brake equipment at Denver, Colorado, on September 20, 1973. The car is part of the 87000-87499 number series. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: frieght car, open hopper car, Selectable Dump Ballast car

Northern Pacific 41.5-foot, open hopper car number 85324 in a yard at Pasco, Washington, in October 1971. The car is part of the 85100-85499 number series. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: frieght car, open hopper car, Selectable Dump Ballast car

Photographs and other information related to a locomotive cab ride from Wenatchee, Washington to Skykomish, Washington and return in 1953 by A.B. Butler. The information was gathered into a presentation by his son, Bruce Butler.

Great Northern Steam Locomotive , Class in Skykomish, Washington, undated. Photograph by Wade Stevenson.

Great Northern steam locomotive tender taking water at Skykomish, Washington, undated. Photograph by Wade Stevenson.

Great Northern steam locomotive tender taking water at Skykomish, Washington, undated. Photograph by Wade Stevenson.

Great Northern Substation at Skykomish, Washington, 1987. Photograph by George Werkema.

Great Northern Substation at Skykomish, Washington, 1987. Photograph by George Werkema.

Great Northern Steam Locomotive 2525, Class P2 in Skykomish, Washington, undated. Photograph by Wade Stevenson.