Northern Pacific passenger train, Harry Truman special, departs from the station at Auburn, Washington, in 1948. Class W-1 Mikado-type steam locomotive number 1674 leads locomotive 2626 as the train is about to turn east over the Cascades. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, steam locomotive, station, train order signal

Northern Pacific locomotive number 1782 and caboose move through the yard at Tacoma, Washington, on a snowy day in January 1954. Class W-3 Mikado-type steam locomotive is returning "caboose hop" to Auburn after bringing "vaudeville" connection train in from East Auburn. Employees nicknamed these connection trains the "vaudeville" for their repeated turns during the day. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: steam locomotive, caboose, railroad yard

Two trains with helpers climb the grade on the Weston Loop east of Lester, Washington, circa 1911. J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: freight train, steam locomotive.

Northern Pacific mail train passes the station at Lester, Washington, on a snowy December 13, 1955. Nicknamed "Santa Claus special" by employees, led by Class A-1 Northern-type steam locomotive number 2626, followed by Class A number 2601, are five baggage cars filled with parcels and a coach for the train crew. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: mail train, steam locomotive, station, mountains

Northern Pacific passenger train number 2, the eastbound Mainstreeter, climbs Evaro Hill between Arlee and Evaro, Montana, in 1953. Seen from a coach vestibule is the dining car, three Pullman sleepers, a Pullman pool solarium sleeper-observation car painted in Missouri Pacific colors, and steam locomotive number 1356 assisting the heavy train upgrade. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: passenger train, passenger car, steam locomotive

Northern Pacific mixed train number 591, Centralia-South Bend, led by Class W Mikado-type steam locomotive number 1621, at the station at Pe Ell, Washington, on March 16, 1954. The mixed train pauses on the main track to do station work, and meets an eastbound freight in the siding, with the rear brakeman on the caboose watching the activity. Last run for the mixed train will occurr on March 19. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: mixed train, freight train, steam locomotive, station, caboose, railroad crew, water tank, railroad yard

Northern Pacific mixed train stands in the railroad yard at Kalama, Washington, in 1872, before the completion of the line to Tacoma. A 4-4-0 American Standard-type wood-burning steam locomotive leads three boxcars and a coach, railroad workers and observers watch activity. Photo by Oliver Dennie, J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: mixed train, steam locomotive, railroad yard, railroad crew

Northern Pacific mixed train number 591, Centralia-South Bend, led by steam locomotive number 1621, a Class W-1 Mikado built by American Locomotive Company in 1907, passes a semaphore signal as it departs Centralia, Washington, on March 16, 1954. Al Farrow and Jim Fredrickson chased the train on Tuesday, Jim's day off, last run would be Friday, March 19. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: mixed train, steam locomotive, signal, semaphore, railroad yard

On board Northern Pacific mixed train number 591, Centralia-South Bend, at Chehalis Jct, Washington, on March 19, 1954. Looking forward from caboose at rear of train toward freight cars and steam locomotive as train leaves mainline and turns west onto Willipa Harbor branch on its final run. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: mixed train, steam locomotive, freight cars

Northern Pacific mixed train number 591, Centralia-South Bend, at Frances, Washington, on March 16, 1954. Led by Class W Mikado-type steam locomotive number 1621, built by American Locomotive Company in 1907, train passes an unusual water tank as it rolls quickly through the yard. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: mixed train, steam locomotive, water tank, railroad yard