A Northern Pacific steam locomotive at Stampede, Washington, as seen from the Borup Loop, circa 1925. A doubleheaded passenger train makes its way over Stampede Pass. Photo by J.A. Turner. Other Subject Classes: steam locomotive, passenger train

An aerial view of Spokane, Washington railroad facilities in 1961.

Boise Cascade log yard at Hoquiam, Washington, in January 1975. Log loading yard, Burlington Northern flatcars loaded with logs. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson . Other Subject Classes: loading yard, freight car

BN yard sign at Wenatchee, Washington, March 1970. Other Subject Classes: Yard Sign

Burlington Northern crossbucks protecting a grade crossing at Glade, Washington, on June 25, 1986. These crossbucks are in the 2nd subdivision of the Idaho division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: sign, crossbucks.

Burlington Northern crossbucks protecting a grade crossing at Glade, Washington, on June 25, 1986. These crossbucks are in the 2nd subdivision of the Idaho division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: sign, crossbucks.

Burlington Northern diesel locomotive Number 6323, EMD SD40, works an eastbound freight at the east end of the Wishram, Washington yard, undated. Photo by Robert Johnston.

Burlington Northern Type U33C Number 5704, former Great Northern Number 2534; leads two unidentified General Electric engines and a westbound freight at Wishram, Washington in 1974. Burlington Northern GP30 in background. Photo by Keith Ardinger.

Burlington Northern flasher and bell crossing signal at Prosser, Washington, on June 26, 1986. This former Northern Pacific signal is in the 3rd subdivision of the Idaho division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: sign, crossing signal

Burlington Northern flasher and bell crossing signal at Prosser, Washington, on June 26, 1986. This former Northern Pacific signal is in the 3rd subdivision of the Idaho division. Photo by GJ Werkema. Other subject classes: sign, crossing signal

Burlington Northern freight yard at Bangor, Washington, in January 1975. Elevated view of short segment of yard tracks. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard

Burlington Northern freight yard at Bangor, Washington, in January 1975. Yard tracks. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard

Burlington Northern freight yard at Bangor, Washington, in January 1975. Yard tracks. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard

Burlington Northern freight yard at Bangor, Washington, in January 1975. Yard tracks. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard

Burlington Northern freight yard at Bangor, Washington, in January 1975. Yard tracks. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, circa 1975. Looking north at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Goldendale Branch at Pitt, Washington, February 7, 1990.

Burlington Northern freight train on the Goldendale Branch, undated

Burlington Northern grade crossing at Curtis, Washington, in April 1976. Distant view of grade crossing, flashing lights. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: grade crossing, signal

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, on May 15, 1975. Looking north at railroad yard, mainline, block signal, road bridge, warehouses on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, signal, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in July 1975. Looking down at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in July 1975. Looking north at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in July 1975. Looking north at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, on July 30, 1975. Looking north at railroad yard, mainline, block signal, northbound Amtrak Coast Starlight approaching, road bridge, warehouses on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, signal, passenger train, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, on May 15, 1975. Looking north at railroad yard, mainline, block signal, road bridge, warehouses on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, signal, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in July 1975. Looking down at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in September 1975. Looking north at portion of railroad yard with grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in July 1975. Looking down at railroad yard with heavy concentration of grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse

Northern Pacific mainline at Tacoma, Washington, circa 1920. Looking north along waterfront from 4th St. bridge on mainlne and yard tracks, siding, warehouses, boxcars awaiting movement. J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: track railroad yard, freight car, warehouse

Burlington Northern Half Moon yard at Tacoma, Washington, in September 1975. Looking north at portion of railroad yard with grain and box cars, mainline, road bridge, warehouses and grain elevator on waterfront. Photo by J.M. Fredrickson. Other Subject Classes: railroad yard, track, freight car, grain elevator, warehouse