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Armbruster, Kurt
  
The Marent Gulch Trestle
  
Not identifiedScientific American1883
Article describing construction of the original wooden Marent MT trestle, with engraving apparently based on an F. Jay Haynes photograph
Article188329-Dec1Scientific AmericanChuck Soule
History of a High Viaduct
  
Mason, Sampson D.Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies1889
Article describing the history of the Marent MT viaduct
Article1889April17311Association of Engineering SocietiesChuck Soule
The Marent Gulch Viaduct
  
Morison, George S.ASCE TRansactions1891
Article describing construction of the first iron viaduct at Marent MT
Article25Sept30514ASCEChuck Soule
Buildings and Structures of American Railroads
  
Beg, Walter C.Book1893
Reprinted in its entirety by Newton K. Gregg. Covers many railroads, with considerable attention to NP. General perspective sketches of many structures with basic dimensions. Several varieties of depot are shown, some of which can be modeled from the AMB kit. Keywords: section tool house, handcar house, section house, agent's dwelling, snow shed, car shed, water tank, coal house, engine house, freight house, depot
BookJohn Wiley and Sons, New York, NYJohn Barry
Jay Cooke, Financier of the Civil War
  
Oberholtzer, Ellis PaxsonBook1907
Reprinted 1968 by Augustus M. Kelly, Publishers, New York, NY. Two-volume biography of Cooke, his financial ventures, and the early NP until his exodus. Keywords: Jay Cooke
BookGeorge W. Jacobs and Company, Philadelphia, PAJohn Barry
Guidebook of the Western United States: Part A. The NP Route
  
Campbell, Marius and othersU. S. Geological Survey Bulletin 6111915
Geological guidebook of the Northern Pacific main line from St. Paul to Seattle showing both Helena and Butte routes, with side trip to Yellowstone. Narrative description of geology and cultural details of most stations along the route. 27 maps showing route, stations, and geology, 27 plates, 37 figures. This is a significant scientific paper as well as a snapshot of the entire main line in 1915. Keywords: Geology, map, guidebook
BookBulletin611218U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C.Chuck Soule
Hoodoo Third Trick, The
  
Bliss, Chick R.Railroad Stories1933
Anecdote from night operator at Lombard MT train order office. Keyword: Lombard,
Article10Mar283Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
How Engine Builders Make Photos
  
Warner, Paul TRailroad Stories 1935
A Baldwin employee describes the procedures followed in making a locomotive builders photo. The engine used as an example is the new NP 2651. 4 pictures. Keyword: Class A-2, Northern, 4-8-4, Baldwin
Photo16Feb1274Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Famous Engineers: The Millionaire Hogger
  
Allen, StookieRailroad Stories1936
Short profile of Northern Pacific Railway locomotive engineer Lew Hutton of Missoula MT, silver mine owner and philanthropist. Keyword: employees
Column20Aug901Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
One of the Most Disgraceful Accidents
  
Bliss, Chick R.Railroad Stories1936
Anecdote of recent incident of runaway freight car wrecked at Logan MT. Keywords: Logan, Bozeman, wreck
Article19May531Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Car that Rerailed Itself, The
  
Bliss, Chick R.Railroad Stories1936
Montana anecdote of freight car derailed and then rerailing itself. Evidence provided by tie damage. Keyword: Laurel, Oneida, Craver
Article19May126<1Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Stampede Switchback, The
  
Duncan, MikeRailroad Stories1937
Building, description and operation on switchback at Stampede Pass that preceded tunnel and allowed earlier opening of line to Tacoma. Keyword: Stampede Pass.
Article21Apr283Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Great Hinckley Fire, The
  
Root, JamesRailroad Stories1937
First person account by heroic engineer on St Paul & Duluth of running a train thru a Minnesota forest fire and saving the lives of hundreds. Keyword: Fire, Hinckley, Finlayson, ‘SP&D’, Skalley, James Root.
Article21Jan327Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Early Days in Washington Territory
  
Carter, Charles FRailroad Magazine1937
Sketchy account of attempts of Washington towns to get rail service in 1870’s. Keywords: Henry Villard, Orphan Road, Olympia, Seattle, Tenino, Seattle, ‘Columbia & Puget Sound’, ‘C&PS’
Article22Sep316Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Phantom Switching
  
Chapman, A. L.Railroad Magazine1937
Anecdote of freight car moved by wind 12 miles over Northern Pacific Railway main from Wadena to Verndale MN in 1912. Keyword: anecdote, St. Paul Division.
Article22Sep881Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Out of Control
  
Evans, S. G.Railroad Magazine1938
First person account by Northern Pacific Railway fireman of a runaway freight on Bozeman Pass. Keywords: Bozeman, Muir, Livingston, runaway
Article23Feb1095Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Female Agent
  
Johnson, H BRailroad Magazine1938
On the Spot entry on Northern Pacific Railway’s only woman agent, Alma Rivett Floberg, at Ravensdale WA. Keywords: employees.
Column23May128<1Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Non-revenue car picture
  
Steeb, C. T.Railroad Magazine1939
Photograph of NP 204419, modified boxcar described in caption as standard equipment for icing express reefers. Keyword: non-revenue equipment, Billings
Photo26Aug67<1Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Dynamiter. The
  
Nowels, Ed L.Railroad Magazine1939
Account of a terrorist in Montana named Ike Gravelle who set off explosions along the NP and demanded ransom to desist from his activities. Keywords: Livingston, Bozeman, Dan Boyle, Helena, Rocky Mountain Division, terrorism.
Article27Dec858Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
I Should Have Doubled Down the Hill
  
Bostwick, Nelson JRailroad Magazine1939
First person account by engineer of runaway in 1900 near Helena. Keywords: accident, Helena, Blossburg
Article26Jul333Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Locomotives of the Northern Pacific
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1939
Part 2 of a locomotive roster of the Northern Pacific Railway, 6 pictures, listing of 4-6-6-4, 2-6-6-2, 2-8-0, 0-8-0, 2-8-2. 2-8-8-2, 2-8-8-4, and 0-6-0 types and one diesel. Keyword: Steam locomotives, roster
Table26Jun784Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Locomotives of the Northern Pacific
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1939
Part 1 of a locomotive roster of the Northern Pacific Railway. 9 pictures. Listing of 4-4-0, 2-6-0, 4-8-0, 2-6-2, 4-6-0, 4-8-4 and 4-6-2 types in service. Key word: Steam locomotives, roster
Table25May1144Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Conductor No. 1
  
Thomas. B. A.Railroad Magazine1940
Anecdote of encounter between Fred Sweetman, senior conductor on the NP and Colonel Custer in 1875. Keywords: employees, General George Armstrong Custer
Article27Apr722Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Golden Spike
  
Cooper, WalterRailroad Magazine1940
Eyewitness account of Golden Spike ceremony at Gold Creek MT, 1883. One picture. Keyword: construction, Henry Villard
Article29Dec804Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Boots and Saddles
  
Corson, Asa L.Railroad Magazine1940
First person anecdote of boomer telegrapher at Mandan ND in 1890 during final years of Army action against American Indians. Keyword: Mandan, Indians
Article27Jan464Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Once in a Lifetime
  
White, Victor HRailroad Magazine1940
Anecdote by passenger of how a passenger arranged to flag North Coast Limited for a short ride in Montana. Keyword: Three Forks, Livingston.
Article28Jun993Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Not on the Highway Maps
  
Steeb, C. T.Railroad Magazine1940
Photo essay of rail facilities at Lombard Mt. Keywords: Lombard, Rocky Mountain Division.
Article28Oct1223Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Tea-Train Wreck
  
Wooldridge, W.M.Railroad Magazine1941
Employee’s rambling account of life as an operator in 1880’s Montana, including an 1885 wreck. Keywords: accident, Rocky Mountain Division
Article29Mar566Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
DC&N vs. Great Northern
  
Ralph, GeorgeRailroad Magazine1941
First person account of a crossing war between Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad in Crookston MN in 1889. Keywords: Construction, legal, Duluth Crookston & Northern, Crookston, Great Northern Railway
Article30Sep566Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Rail-Dog
  
Marvin, S. W.Railroad Magazine1942
Short feature on Queenie, the canine mascot of Northtown Yard, and section foreman Axel Johnson. Keyword: Northtown.
Article31May793Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Along the Iron Pike
  
Easley, JoeRailroad Magazine1942
Drawing of St Paul Division engineer J. P. Gall and his pet blackbird in engine cab. Keyword: St Paul Division
Column33Oct153<1Munsey, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Jim Hill Country, The
  
Cowing, George CecilTrains1943
Profile of Minnesota railroads, with mention of Oakes branch passenger service through Fergus Falls. Keyword: Oakes branch.
Article310356Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
New Northern Pacific 4-8-4
  
Tilbury, C. L.Trains1943
News photo of A-4 Northern keywords: steam, Northern, A-4
Photo38251Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
He Forgot the Order
  
Fletcher, Frederick GRailroad Magazine1943
First person story of near miss on Rocky Mountain Division in 1902. Keywords: Greycliffe, Big Timber
Article34Oct922Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
NP Wrecking Train
  
Butts, RayRailroad Magazine1943
Photo of damaged Mallet NP 4005 dead in tow in wrecking outfit near Easton WA in 1941. Keywords: Easton, Ellensburg, Class Z, 2-6-6-2
Painting34Oct1381Popular Publications, New York David Umhauer
Half a Century Ago
  
Bradford, Tom H.Railroad Magazine1944
Describes engine service career on Northern Pacific Railway, 1891 to 1938. Keywords: snow, Staples, Wadena, Fergus Falls, Milnor.
Article35Mar859Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Fifty Years in the Cab
  
Bradford, Tom H.Railroad Magazine1944
First person account of engine service career on all parts of the NP. Keywords: employees, strikes, engine service, Staples, Fargo, Glendive, North Coast Limited, Yellowstone Division, Little Falls, Morris, Detroit Lakes, Tacoma, Stampede Pass
Article36Oct824Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Cornfield Meet
  
Munch, A ERailroad Magazine1944
First person account by fireman of an 1896 wreck in western Minnesota. Keyword: accident, Minnesota Division, Glyndon
Article36Sep902Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Rambling Op, A
  
Johnston, Harold L.Railroad Magazine1945
First person boomer telegrapher tells of adventures nationally including on Northern Pacific Railway in North Dakota. Keywords: Jamestown, LaMoure,
Article38Dec7211Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Caught on the Run
  
Morgan, HenryRailroad Magazine1945
St. Paul newspaper reporter on the transportation beat at turn of century tells of his interaction with area rail executives including some Northern Pacific Railway people. Keywords: J M Hannaford, Howard Elliott, R W Clark, W J McFetridge.
Article37Jan498Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Less Than Carload Lots
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1945
Report that switchers NP 916 and NP 917 have been converted to woodburners and restored to service. Keywords: woodburner, Shelton, Class L-6, 0-6-0.
Column37May6<1Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Hours of Service
  
Bradford, Tom H.Railroad Magazine1945
First person engine service story in Washington state in 1903. Keywords: Auburn, Ellensburg, Tacoma.
Article38Oct866Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Letter to editor
  
Waggoner, H ERailroad Magazine1946
NP Homestake agent adds data to Safety Measure article in 11/45 issue. Keywords: Butte, Homestake, Montana Division, Pak City, Columbus, wrecks.
Column39Feb922Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Calamity Jane
  
Berry, W WRailroad Magazine1946
Northern Pacific Railway conductor tells of an 1895 trip with Calamity Jane as a passenger. Keyword: Billings
Article39Jan862Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Pullman in the River
  
Berry, W WRailroad Magazine1946
Accident on North Coast Limited drops last car, sleeper Dickinson, into Rosebud River. Keywords: accident, Glendive, NCL, Yellowstone Division
Article40Jul733Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Ties
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1946
Two page photo story on Paradise MT tie plant. Keywords: ties, Paradise, MOW.
Article39Mar1082Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Island
  
Swanson, Axel TRailroad Magazine1946
First person account by news butcher of being snowbound on Northern Pacific Railroad train in Montana in 1894. Keywords: snow, Missoula, Plains
Article40Oct63Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Highballing the Grain
  
Blakeslee, FrederickRailroad Magazine1947
Color cover painting on NP 5125 4-6-6-4 in action passing grain elevator. Keyword: Class Z-7, Challenger
Painting42May11Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Lake Superior to Puget Sound
  
Dellinger, E. S.Railroad Magazine1947
Lengthy article on construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad from Thompson Junction to final spike. Keywords: Thompson Junction, Carlton, Duluth, Asa Whitney, Josiah Perham, J. Gregory Smith, Jay Cooke, Milnor Roberts, Brainerd, Fargo, Bismarck, Frederick Billings, Old Nig, Henry Villard, construction, Adna Anderson, Last Chance, George Custer, Bozeman, Helena, Gold Creek.
Article42May1232Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Test Run
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Railroad Magazine1947
Diary of a test trip with 3 unit F3 diesels to assess their potential on the North Coast Limited. Describes power used on North Coast Limited over the years. Names crew members involved in test run. Keywords: dieselization
Article42May1105Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Locomotives of the Northern Pacific
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1947
Contemporary roster of steam and diesel locomotives then in service on the Northern Pacific. 10 photographs. Keyword: Locomotive
Table42May1186Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Along the St Croix.
  
Not identifiedTrains1948
Centerspread passenger train photo of SP&D 4-4-0 18 on Taylor Falls Branch. Keyword: Taylor Falls
Photo92342Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific 4-8-4's
  
Not identifiedTrains1948
Spread of 5 photos illustrating 4 types of Northerns with brief descriptions and specifications. Keyword: 4-8-4
Photo86282Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Alaskan at Missoula
  
McKinley, FrankTrains1949
Alaskan, doubleheaded at Missoula with 2245 and 2607. Keywords" Alaskan, Missoula
Photo910342Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP Heisler
  
Snyder, F ClaytonTrains1949
Letter to editor, with picture, on NP Heisler 4, stated to be only Heisler ever bought by a Class I. Keyword: Heisler
Column102521Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Turntable Classroom, The
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1949
Report on field trip of Telegraphy school students to Northtown Yard. 2 pix. Keyword: telegrapher, Northtown
Article93541Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Locomotives
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1949
Photo roster of Northern Pacific Steam and diesel locomotives with historical and operating data. 34 pix. Keywords: S-1, S-10, S-4, Q, Q-2, Q-4, Q-5, Q-6, A, A-1, A-3, A-4, F3, L-4, L-10, G-1, G-2, HH660, RS1, T, M, Y, Y-3, Y-2, W, W-2, W-5, Z-3, Z-4, Z-5, Z-8, FT
Photo99477Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Motive Power—No. 1 of a Series
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Telltale1949
Brief Summary of American Standard steam locomotives on the Northern Pacific Railway. One picture. Keyword: 4-4-0, Northern Pacific Railroad
Magazine10Dec31Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Rotaries in the Rockies
  
Blakeslee, FrederickRailroad Magazine1949
Cover painting showing Northern Pacific Railway rotary plow at work, crossing trestle and propelled by steam locomotive. Caption erroneously identifies scene as Great Northern. Keyword: snowplow
Painting47Jan11Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Locomotive Blows Smoke Rings
  
Enger, J. W.Wide WorldRailroad Magazine1951
NP Mikado 1687 at Oakes ND with plow pilot approaches station in snow…blowing two smoke rings. Keyword: W-1, Oakes
Painting55Dec561Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Land Grant Legend, The: Part II
  
Gross, H. H.Railroad Magazine1951
The portion of a multi-part series on Rail land grants and western settlement that looks at NP and how it promoted development of its land in Dakota, Minnesota and other states. Examples of period advertising, several pictures. Keywords: Hans Mattson, Land Department, land grants, O J Johnson, colonization
Article55Sep6414Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
What a Place to Build a Railroad!
  
Griffiths, Henry R., Jr.Trains & Travel1952
Photo story on Camas Prairie with 5 pix and descriptions of power and trestles and scenery. Keywords: Camas Prairie, Lewiston, gas-electric, W.
Article1212144Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
No. 1 Makes Up Time
  
Morgan, David P.Trains & Travel1952
Describes a ride on NCL over Rocky Mountain Division in holiday season. Keywords: North Coast Limited, Rocky Mountain Division, Livingston, Bozeman, Homestake, Butte; 4, "Santa Claus train".
Article132486Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Pride of the Northwest – SP&S
  
Neuberger, Richard L.Davis, GalenRailroad Magazine1952
Article on Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway, covering history and current operations, route map, 24 pictures, 1952 steam and diesel locomotive roster, discusses various relationships with Northern Pacific Railway. Keywords: North Coast Limited, Alaskan, Empire Builder, Western Star, Henry Villard
Article5921626Popular Publications, New YorkChuck Soule
Pride of the Northwest – SP&S
  
Neuberger, Richard L.Davis, GalenRailroad Magazine1952
Article on Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway, covering history and current operations, route map, 24 pictures, 1952 steam and diesel locomotive roster, discusses various relationships with Northern Pacific Railway. Keywords: North Coast Limited, Alaskan, Empire Builder, Western Star, Henry Villard
Article5921626Popular Publications, New YorkChuck Soule
1-1/2 Cents a Mile
  
Morgan, David P.Trains & Travel1952
Account of a circle tour of west by passenger trains, including the NP. Keyword: North Coast Limited
Article126127Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Idaho’s Panhandle Pike
  
Hastings, Phillip R.Railroad Magazine1952
Feature and photo coverage of the Camas Prairie with history, line description, operating data and locomotive information. Map. 23 pictures. Keywords: Camas Prairie, Lewiston, Spaulding,
Article59Dec1624Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Seattle Station Crisis
  
Neuberger, Richard L.Railroad Magazine1952
Article on need for new and bigger passenger station in Seattle. Keywords: Seattle, King Street Station, Charles Mellen, North Coast Limited.
Article56Jan3214Popular Publications, New York David Umhauer
Information Booth
  
Comstock, AlfredRailroad Magazine1952
Description of Northern Pacific Railway installation of radio in 1951. Keyword: radio
Column58Jun611Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
A-2 2651 on Valley City high bridge
  
Westcott, Linn H.Trains & Travel1953
A-2 2651 on Valley City high bridge, color. Keywords: A-2, Valley City
Photo1310C1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Here's One That Missed the Torch
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains & Travel1953
Recovery and restoration of 4-4-0 684 from Nezperce , and transport of engine. 9 pix. Keyword" 4-4-0, Camas Prairie, Parkwater
Article1310144Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
North Coast Limited in Montana
  
Hastings, Phillip R.Trains & Travel1953
North Coast Limited on a Montana riverbank B&W. Keyword: North Coast Limited
Photo133C1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Information Booth
  
Comstock, AlfredRailroad Magazine1953
Photograph and brief entry on use of Willys-Overland Hy Rail car on Lake Superior Division.
Column60Feb59<1Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Extra Gang Timekeeper
  
Gilbert, AndrewRailroad Magazine1953
Memoirs of a timekeeper in Minnesota starting in 1907. Keywords: Lake Superior Division, MOW, Duluth, Louis Newton, Skalley
Article60Feb679Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroads of Spokane
  
Hastings, Phillip R.Railroad Magazine1953
Photo feature on Spokane rails includes 5 Northern Pacific pictures. Keyword: Spokane
Article61Jun1220Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
North Coast Limited Climbing Homestake Pass in Montana
  
Modern Railroads1953
Color Cover Picture. Keyword: North Coast Limited
Painting1953May11Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Oil Bonanza
  
Draper, William RRailroad Magazine1953
Oil discoveries on Northern Pacific Railway property and the effect on stock value and investment potential. Keywords: Norton Simon, LeRoy Hines, Billings, Williston Basin, oil, Land Grants, Ohio Match Co.
Article60May1220Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Modern Railroads1954
Capsule outline of improvements and additions in all departments made in 1953 and planned for 1954.Keywords: Vista dome, radio, welded rail, diesels
Newsbrief19541891Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Railroad Town: Livingston, Montana
  
Sims, DonaldTrains1954
Complete NP at Livingston Photo sectionwith steam and diesel and NCL observation car pix and map. 7 pix. Keyword: Livingston
Photo1411278Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Rolling Ribbonrail
  
Not identifiedTrains & Travel1954
News entry about installation of welded rail at Stampede Tunnel. 1 Pix of 4-6-6-4 on rail train. Keyword: Stampede
Column14312<1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
No Clickety-Clack
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1954
News item on welded rail installation on Northern Pacific Railway. Keywords: MOW, Stampede Tunnel
Article63Apr842Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Runaway Rotary
  
The Old TimerRailroad Magazine1954
True tale of runaway snowplow in 1895 in Montana. Keywords: Rotary, Rocky Mountain Division.
Article63Apr1112Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Information Booth
  
Kreimer, BarbaraRailroad Magazine1954
Blow-down shed described. Picture. Keyword: structures
Column64Aug42<1Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroads of the Twin Cities
  
Donovan, Frank P., Jr.Railroad Magazine1954
Citywide review of all Twin Cities railroads. Map. 5 Northern Pacific pictures. Keywords: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Como Shops, North Coast Limited.
Article63Feb1626Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Book of Rules Problem, A
  
Josserand, PeterRailroad Magazine1954
Northern Pacific Railway line from Everett to Auburn is setting for a real life rules interpretation.
Column65Sep443Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Hardy, HoraceModern Railroads1955
Capsule sumary of improvements made in 1954 and planned for 1955. Keywords: Pasco, vista dome, radio, diesels, Homestake Tunnel
Newsbrief19551982Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Push Button Yard in the North West
  
Richter, FrankModern Railroads1955
News report and technical profile on completion of new yard at Pasco WA. Key words: Pacso, hump yard,
Article1955107711Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Z-3 4020 on Lookout pass
  
Griffiths, Henry R., Jr.Trains1955
Z-3 4020 in freight service on Lookout pass. Keyword: Z-3, Wallace, Lookout Pass.
Photo1511C1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
When Steam Rules Lookout Pass
  
Griffiths, Henry R., Jr.Trains1955
Photo spread of Wallace branch steam freight and passenger trains. 5 pix. Keywords: Z-3, S-4, Lookout Pass, Wallace, Dorsey
Photo1511555Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Lewis and Clark Theme for NP Club Car
  
Tarbox, Gary L.Modern Railroads1955
Introduction of new NCL cars. Key Words: North Coast Limited, Travelers Rest
Newsbrief1955111231Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Gentlemen, Your Train Is Coming
  
Morgan, David P.; Hastings, Phillip R.Trains1955
Minnesota installment of Smoke Over the Prairies series includes 3 pix along Duluth-Staples Line, with train 727 and work extra and grain extra with steam. Keywords W, W-3. Deerwood, Pillager, Baxter.
Article155562Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Fifty Mechanical Reefers for the NP
  
Modern Railroads1955
News report on purchase of new mechanical reefers, with technical and performance details,uses, maintenance. Keywords: refrigerator car
Article19555833Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Wrecker Crew
  
Allen, A. E.Railroad Magazine1955
Author follows an Northern Pacific Railway wrecking crew describing their cleanup duties following a wreck near Missoula. 5 pictures.
Article66Oct245Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Behrens, CharlesModern Railroads1956
News report on improvements made in 1955 and planned for 1956. Key words: Pasco, RDC, piggyback, diesels,
Newsbrief195611062Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Tales of a Ten Wheeler
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1956
Photo essay of 22 pix as a biography of locomotive 1356 from initial work to last run to display at Missoula. Keyword: S-4, Bitter Root Branch, Evaro, Missoula.
Photo1610144Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
I Came Out of This Alive
  
Picken, Hunter M.Trains1956
First person account of head on collision at Wibaux MT between diesel fast freight and steam local in 1954. Keywords: Wibaux, collision, Yellowstone Division.
Article1611213Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Why Northern Paific Owns an Airplane
  
Donovan, Frank P., Jr.Trains1956
Northern Pacific ownership and use of a plane for erial photography, surveying and resource use. 4 pix. Keywords: Northwestern Improvement, Pasco
Article1611492Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
4 to 12 Shift
  
Wing, Webster E.Trains1956
Reflections of a Rices Point roundhouse laborer on his career and environment after 30 years on the NP. Keyword: Duluth, Rices Point. 1 pix.
Article172142Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Tales of a Ten Wheeler
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1956
Photo essay of NP 1356, now preserved at Missoula. Pictures from entire life of engine, including original configuration as Vauclain Compound. Keywords: Class S-4, ten wheeler, 4-6-0, steam engine, Vauclain Compound, Missoula, data table.
Article17Aug144Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Locomotives
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1956
Roster of diesel and steam power in 1956. Complete list of specific steam numbers is not provided. 3 pictures. Keywords: steam locomotives, diesel locomotives
Table68Dec464Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Modern Railroads1957
Description of improvements made by company in 1956 and planned for 1957. Key word: diesels, piggyback, tunnels, CTC
Newsbrief195711483Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
W-3 Engine
  
Wing, Webster E.Trains1957
Poem: By NP roundhouse worker saluting the standard NP freight engine. Pic of 1790. Keywords: W-3, Skalley, Rices Point.
Article182562Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Four Aces 4-8-4, The
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1958
Photo essay with 19 pictures of 2626 from builder shot to scrapline, including Np regular and special service, demonstrator days and final fantrip. Keywords: A-1, 2626, Timken, 408, Cle Elum, Seattle,
Article191165Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Ever Ride a Mixed?
  
Morgan, David P.; Steinheimer, RichardTrains1958
Comments and interior photo of combine coach 1198 on Jamestown-Oakes mixed train 154. Keyword: 154.
Article1812502Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Roundhouse: A Poem
  
Wing, Webster E.Trains1958
Poem by a Rices Point roundhouse laborer.
Article192491Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Pigs Get Luxury Treatment on Northern Pacific
  
Modern Railroads1958
News item on purchase of 200 new cars: Key words: Pig Palace, stockcar, 3 pix
Newsbrief195841341Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
NP Dials Over a 2000 Mile Carrier
  
Modern Railroads1958
Northern Pacific phone system profiled. Key words: Communications,
Article195861054Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Helpers on Mobase Local
  
Wilkinson, W.Railroad Magazine1958
Centerspread of NP 1801 and NP 1728 and caboose and diesel NP 425 on pusher duty. Keywords: W-3, Tacoma, Prairie Line, American Lake
Photo69Feb422Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Mail Car
  
Not identifiedRailroad Magazine1958
Brief note on Geraldine Yanta, North Coast Limited stewardess. Keyword: Sue, stewardess-nurse
Column69Oct8<1Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Sampson, NoraModern Railroads1959
Company improvements for 1958 and those planned for 1959 are reported. Keywords: dieselization, ctc, computers
Newsbrief195911531Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Photo: No. 6
  
Matthews, FredTrains  1959
Two page spread on Train 6 with F a-b and heavyweights and caboose. Keyword: 6
Article1911402Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Casey Jones Wouldn't Have Believed It
  
Morgan, David P.; Steinheimer, RichardTrains  1959
Night photo of 603 with Diesel at Jamestown.
Photo1912162Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP Passenger Service
  
Middleton, William D.Trains1959
Montage of 7 pix of NP passenger theme
Photo202cover1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Likes Passengers
  
Middleton, William D.Trains1959
Long portrait of NP passenger operations, sales and service, with descriptions of trains, thumbnail of G. Walter Rodine, pricetag for the NCL, and coverage of Budd Car and Branch operations. Keywords: Mainstreeter, North Coast Limited, 3, baked potato, dining cars, Slumbercoach, Rodine
Article202329Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Time Runs Out for Four Aces
  
Farrow, Albert E.Trains1959
Letter and three pix reporting scrapping of 2626. Keyword: A-1, 2626
Column19352<1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Early Northern Pacific Consolidations
  
Jukes, FredRailway & Locomotive Historical Society Bulletin1960
Physical description and operating history of Class F-1 2-8-0, with specifications, and with sidebar on Eames Vacuum brakes, 4 pictures, 3 drawings. Keyword: steam, Class F-1, consolidation
Article102355Railway and Locomotive Historical SocietyDavid Umhauer
Early Northern Pacific Consolidations
  
Jukes, FredRailway & Locomotive Historical Society Bulletin1960
Physical description and operating history of Class F-1 2-8-0, with specifications, and with sidebar on Eames Vacuum brakes, 4 pictures, 3 drawings. Keyword: steam, Class F-1, consolidation
Article102355R&LHSDavid Umhauer
The Diesel That Did It
  
Morgan, David P.Trains1960
EMD demonstrator 103 profiled, with details on test runs on Northern Pacific. Keyword: FT
Article204188Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Build This Giant Northern Pacific Coaling Tower
  
Delaney, SharpeRailroad Model Craftsman1960
Construction article for Logan, MT coaling tower, with HO Scale drawings, article itself describes construction in O Scale, style common in many other locations; style replaced the long coal docks.
Article1960Aug185Carstens Publications, Inc., Newton, NJChuck Soule
N.P. Coaling Tower, Part 2  of 2
  
Delaney, SharpeRailroad Model Craftsman1960
Second part of construction article for Northern Pacific coaling tower, including drawings for chute details and machinery shed.
Article1960Sept223Carstens Publications, Inc., Newton, NJChuck Soule
Railroad Improvements
  
Sampson, NoraModern Railroads1961
Company improvements for 1960 and those planned for 1961 are reported. Keywords: dieselization, ctc, piggyback, welded rail.
Newsbrief196111221Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
His 25,000th Photo
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1961
Freight with 8 F Units on Marent Trestle. Commentray by DPM. Keywords: Marent
Photo2111162Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Lightweight End Panel Strengthens NP Cars
  
Modern Railroads1961
Illustrated report on boxcar innovation used in NP shop. Keywords: boxcar, Brainerd. 3 pix
Newsbrief19614842Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Final Days for a Famous 4-6-0
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1961
10pix spread on last NP steamer to operate, No. 1351, portraying final service at Missoula beet plant and various points in normal service life. Keywords: S-4, 1351, Missoula, Philipsburg, Walla Walla, Bitter Root
Photo214244Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
A Dirge for the Doodlebug
  
Middleton, William D.Trains1961
An exploration of galloping goose country riding the gas-electric railcars in North Dakota and Minnesota. Keywords: galloping goose, Oakes, Lisbon, La Moure, Breckenridge, 139, 154, 112, Streeter, Jamestown
Article217267Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Final Days of a Famous 4-6-0
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1961
Photo essay of NP 1351, last NP engine under steam, at Crystal Sugar plant in Missoula. Keywords: Class S-4, ten wheeler, 4-6-0, steam engine
Article1961Feb244Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIChuck Soule
Steam, Steel and Limiteds
  
Kratville, William W.Book1962
Book addresses steel heavyweight passenger cars and trains, including the Yellowstone Comet and the North Coast Limited in the steel heavyweight era. Keywords: passenger car, heavyweight, Yellowstone Comet, North Coast limited
BookBarnhart Press, Omaha, NEJohn Barry
Coal Dock, The
  
Wing, Webster E.Trains1962
Poem by NP Duluth RH laborer, with pictures of T-1 at Duluth coal dock. Keyword: Rices Point, coal,
Article232441Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
North Coast Limited
  
Matthews, Fred;  Meyer, Bruce; Middleton, WilliamTrains1963
Cover has three NCL photos. Keyword: North Coast Limited
Photo2310C1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
North Coast Limited
  
Dubin, ArthurTrains1963
Illustrated history of North Coast Limited from inception to publication date. 57 pictures of cars and power and car interiors, plus floor plans and advertising. Keyword: NCL, North Coast Limited
Article23102818Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Wrecker, The
  
Wing, Webster E.Trains1963
Poem as above.
Article234491Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Those Budget Sleepers
  
Scribbins, JamesTrains1963
Slumbercoach services nationwide, with mention of service and fares on NCL and Mainstreeter. pictures of NCL Keyword: Slumbercoach, NCL, Mainstreeter, North Coast Limited
Article235364Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Pioneer Days On the Old Northern Pacific
  
Holden, James WRailroad Magazine1963
Rambling and possibly erroneous account of first years of Northern Pacific Railroad, 10 pictures. Color cover by Herb Mott.
Article74Feb205Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
The Railroad that Brought Six States into the Union
  
Not identifiedTelltale1963
Brief story of Northern Pacific Railroad colonization efforts of Northern Pacific land grant. Key Words: Jay Cooke,
Magazine26Mar42Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
NP Drums, Bugles, Remember When?
  
Not identifiedTelltale1963
News story and short history of Northern Pacific Railway musical marching group from 1937-42 era. Band, drum, bugle
Magazine26Mar81Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Railway Locomotive Roster
  
Reich, SyRailroad Magazine1963
Contemporary diesel locomotive roster. One picture. Keywords: diesel locomotive
Table74Oct371Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Stampede Tunnel Is Completed: Part II
  
Not identifiedTelltale1963
Account of Construction of Stampede Tunnel, including contemporary newspaper account and 3 pictures. Key words: Nelson Bennett
Magazine26Sep42Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Farewell to Bridge 43
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1964
Photo and capsule history of curved trestle on Wallace branch on occasion of last train movement. Keyword: Wallace branch.
Article246501Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
The Main Street at Centennial: The Modern Northern Pacific
  
Ford, Nancy, Edward T MyersModern Railroads1964
Full issue tribute to the Northern Pacific
Article196478969Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific’s Signal System Is 75 Years Old
  
Not identifiedTelltale1964
History of signals, from semaphore to CTC, on the Northern Pacific Railway.
Magazine27Dec43Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
5138 on wye at Easton WA
  
Fredrickson, James M.Trains1965
Double page photo of 5138 on wye at Easton WA. Keyword: Z-8, Easton, 4-6-6-4, Challenger.
Photo256402Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Mississippi Maelstrom, The
  
Kobersteen, KentTrains1965
News photo spread of flooding in St. Paul, including NP commissary and NP 328 at Stillwater. Keyword: St. Paul, floods.
Photo259122Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Engine Messenger
  
Gertz, James IRailroad Magazine1965
Diary of a trip from Hoquiam to Ashland by Northern Pacific Railway local freights, escorting a Rayonier steamer to a new owner. I NP picture.
Article78Nov185Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Rails to the North Star
  
Prosser, Richard1966
Scholarly history of railroading in Minnesota, including incorporation data for all subsidiary and affiliate lines, and construction and abandonment history to 1966. Keywords: construction, abandonment, maps. (all individual affiliates by corporate name).
Book283Dillon Press, MinneapolisDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Okulanis, NancyModern Railroads1966
Listing of improvements on NP in 1965 and those planned for 1966
Newsbrief196611542Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Okulanis, NancyModern Railroads1966
Listing of improvements on NP in 1965 and those planned for 1966
Newsbrief196611542Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Work Progresses on Missoula Yard Modernization
  
Telltale1966
News and 2 pictures on rebuilding on Missoula classification yard. Keywords: Missoula, yard, Rocky Mountain Division
Newsbrief29Dec42Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
NP Restores Communications Service Cut By Recent Sleet Storm
  
Not identifiedTelltale1966
News story of corrective action needed on signal and communications lines after one of the many 1966 blizzards. Key words: snow, North Dakota, blizzard
Magazine29Jan43Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
St. Paul Freight House Moves to New Site
  
Not identifiedTelltale1966
News report on old and new Northern Pacific Railway freight depots in St Paul. 3 pictures.
Magazine29Jan81Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
L. L. Perrin, Former NP Advertising Manager, Wins Coveted Ad Club Award
  
Not identifiedTelltale1966
News item on presentation of award. Key Words: Advertising, Lon Perrin
Magazine29Mar51Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Self Service Dining Car Enters West Coast Service
  
Telltale1966
News item on economy food service on train 407 and train 408. Keywords: dining car, W F Parr,
Article29Nov41Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Congratulations Mr. McFarlane, Congratulations Mr. Menk
  
Telltale1966
News report and profile of a retiring president and his replacement. Key words Robert McFarlane, Lewis Menk, President, Executive
Article29Oct31Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
NP Initiates First Unit Coal Train West of Mississippi
  
Telltale1966
News report on new unit coal train at Zap ND. 4 pictures. lignite
Article29Oct42Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Four New Giant Locomotives Speed NP Main Line Freight Service
  
Not identifiedTelltale1966
News report on delivery of U36C diesels. Key word: GE, General Electric
Magazine29Sep31Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
NP Shows New Pig Palace Cars, 22 in Service
  
Not identifiedTelltale1966
News story of delivery of final stock cars to be built for a US railroad. 2 pictures. Key words: Pig Palace, stockcar , Ortner
Magazine29Sep41Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Railroad Improvements
  
Okulanis, NancyModern Railroads1967
Listing of improvements on NP in 1966 and those planned for 1967
Newsbrief196711563Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Radio Signal Triggers Opening of Hopper Doors
  
Modern Railroads1967
Innovations on unloading unit coal train. Key words: Zap, unit train, coal
Newsbrief19672951Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Spokane-Pasco freight
  
Steinheimer, RichardTrains1967
Six covered wagons, including 4 FT's on Spokane-Pasco freight. Keyword: FT, diesel.
Photo279302Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP Delivers Giant Stator to Minnesota Power Plant
  
Telltale1967
News of move of high-wide shipment on St Paul Division. 1 picture. Keyword: High-wide
Article30Mar41Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Improvements 67
  
Cutler, TimModern Railroads1968
Report of improvements on NP in 1967 and those planned for 1968.
Newsbrief196811102Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
NP's Small Yard Thinks Big
  
Myers, Edward TModern Railroads1968
News and operating profile of improved yard at Missoula. 3 pix. Key words: yard, Missoula.
Article196810663Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Menk Revitalizes NP Management
  
Ford, NancyModern Railroads1968
Chznges in managerial practices under new President. Key words: Lewis Menk (the Fink), Frank Coyne, Norman Lorentzsen, merger, Norpac car tracing
Column19683522Modern RailroadsDavid Umhauer
Cattle Move in Jumbo NP Stock Car
  
Mainstreet1968
News on use of 85 foot stock cars in special move. Keywords: Billings, livestock, Pig Palace.
Article1June31Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Interesting Railfans: Ronald V. Nixon
  
Hubbard, FreemanRailroad Magazine1969
Biographical profile of Mr. Nixon, including his rail career, teaching, railfan activity and photography. 10 Northern Pacific Railway pictures. Keywords: telegraphy. Ronald V. Nixon, North Coast Limited.
Article84Apr245Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
North Dakota Road Agent
  
GO!1969
Profile of man and job. Coleman Quill was a traveling agent serving small towns in central North Dakota from Rogers to McHenry. 7 pictures. Key words: Agency, agent, Fargo Division.
Article1Aug33Northern Pacific RailwayDavid Umhauer
Northern Pacific Railway Roster
  
Reich, SyRailroad Magazine1969
Current diesel roster. One photo. Keyword: diesel locomotive.
Table85Sep622Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
The Northern Pacific: Years of Difficulty
  
Cotranco, Ross R.Kansas Quarterly1970
Early financial and managerial history of the Northern Pacific from the 1853 Pacific surveys to the Northern Securities case. Key Words, Cooke, Villard, finance.
Article23699Kansas State UniversityDavid Umhauer
So You Want To Run a Railroad?
  
Edmonson, Harold ATrains1970
A survey of management training programs of 12 major railroads including Northern Pacific, with a description of the training, candidates sought, how to apply, and eventual placement. Ironically, this appeared just in time to be superseded by the merger. Keyword: management training.
Article306408Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Farewell, CB&Q, GN, NP, and SP&S; hello, BN
  
Morgan, David P.Trains1970
Brief tribute to roads incorporated into BN, with one picture and half-page of random NP data. Keyword: merger
Article308245Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP and SP&S Challengers
  
Hundman, RobertModel Railroader1970
Foldout drawing of Class Z-8 4-6-6-4, NP 5141, articulated steam locomotive in ¼ inch scale, with detailed drawings of tender and cross sections of locomotive, photos of NP 5130, NP 5149, Class Z-7 NP 5125, ‘SP&S’ 911. Northern Pacific Railway; ‘Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway’; engine, Challenger
Drawing1970May347Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIJim McKee
Death of a Depot, The
  
Gale, GeorgeRailroad Magazine1971
Brief tribute and reminiscence on the Northern Pacific Railway depot at Montesano WA. 1 unrelated picture.
Article87May511Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Burlington Northern Locomotive Roster
  
Reich, SyRailroad Magazine1971
Complete list of diesels owned by Northern Pacific Railway and other BN components on Merger day and subsequent first renumbering. Keyword: diesel locomotives, BN
Table89Sep545Popular Publications, New YorkDavid Umhauer
Along an Open Track
  
Kochanek, Ed; Kochanek, SallyBook1972
Photo book looking at railroads across the United States with black and white Photos of Northern Pacific subjects by Phil Hastings. Keywords, Photos, Hastings.
North Shore Publishers, Prospect Heights, ILJohn Barry
About a Railroad You May Not Have Heard of-and That Is No More
  
Mitchell, StewartTrains1972
Comprehensive profile of shortline connection Midland Continental in North Dakota, with equipment roster and map and 14 pictures. Keyword: Jamestown, Midland Continental, Q-4, 4-6-2.
Article338206Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
The Construction of the NP Main Line, 1870-1888
  
Renz, Louis TuckBook1973
History of the construction of the main line, from 1870 through completion of the Stampede Tunnel line in 1888.
Book64Privately published, Walla Walla, WAChuck Soule
Union Depot That Endured, The
  
King, Franklin A.Trains  1973
Well-illustrated history of station building and operations of Duluth Union Depot & Transfer Company, with complete roster of five engines, all NP hand-me-downs, and 12 pictures and one drawing. Keyword: Duluth. DUD&T, roster
Article341205Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
My Album of Memories
  
Hanft, Robert M.Trains1974
Collection of photos with extended captions, including NP 666 4-4-0 and 4-6-6-4 at Sandpoint.. Keyword: Brainerd, Sandpoint, Challenger, American Standard
Photo3512214Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Fallen Flags 1
  
Ingles, J. David; Morgan, David P.Trains  1974
One NP picture and paragraph included in a tribute to Fallen Flag railroads. Keyword: Alaskan, Livingston,
Photo346241Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP Class Z-8 4-6-6-4
  
Model Railroader1974
Drawing of Class Z-8 4-6-6-4, articulated steam locomotive in ¼ inch scale. Northern Pacific Railway; ‘Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway’; ‘SP&S’, engine, Challenger
Drawing1974May551Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIChuck Soule
Train of Fools, A
  
Morgan, David P.Trains1975
Account of a ride on NP main on Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha and a tour train. Keyword: Amtrak.
Article3511263Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Biography of a Heavy Pacific
  
Frey, Robert L.Railroad History1976
Technical and operational history and development of the Q-5 class Pacifics. 4 pix. Bibliography. Keyword: Q-5, Alco, H. M. Curry,
Article1355920Railway and Locomotive Historical SocietyDavid Umhauer
Challenger's Last Challenge, A
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Trains1978
Operation in 1957 of Z-8 5140 to settle track on Trout Creek-Noxon line relocation. 7 pix. Keywords: Noxon. Idaho Division, last steam run, Z-8, 4-6-6-4, Challenger, Parkwater
Article387253Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Favorite Railroad Photos of Warren R. McGee
  
McGee, Warren R.Trains1980
Photo collection with extended captions and thumbnail biography. Keywords: Z-8, 4-6-6-4, Challenger, Lombard, Bozeman Pass,
Photo4033111Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Minnesota Logging Railroads
  
King, Franklin A.Book1981
Addresses logging and other industries served by the Northern Pacific in Minnesota, and follows various second hand NP motive power around the woods of Minnesota. Keywords: logging, Minnesota, steam locomotive
Golden West Books, San Marino, CAJohn Barry
NP Q-5's
  
Hill, FredMainstreeter1981
Inaugural Issue. Cover collage of 3 Q-5 photos
Column01111NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Q-5 Class 4-6-2 Pacific; Information Sheet 81-001
  
Barry, John; Egan, Pat; Hill, Fred; Martin, Dale; Nixon, RonMainstreeter1981
Brief history of Q-5 Pacifics with roster, three photos, data table and diagram of loco only (no tender). Keywords: Class Q-5, Pacific, 4-6-2, diagram, roster, data
Article01134NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 328 in Park
  
Glischinski, SteveTrains1981
NP 328 in Minnesota lake setting with varnish after restoration. Keyword: S-10, ten wheeler, 4-6-0.
Photo421422Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP 328
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1981
Head-on photo of NP 328 Class S-10, 4-6-0, ten-wheeler
Photo01211NPRHAChuck Soule
NP S-10 Class 4-6-0; Information Sheet 81-002
  
Martin, Loren; Nixon, Ronald V.; Shrenk, Lorenz P.Minnesota Transportation MuseumMainstreeter1981
Brief history of S-10 ten-wheelers with diagram, class data table, roster information, three photos by ron Nixon, Dawn Holmberg and Loren Martin. Keywords: Class S-10, 4-6-0, ten-wheeler, diagram, data
Article01234NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Steam Locomotives on Permanent Display
  
Hill, FredMainstreeter1981
Table of 15 locomotives on permanent display as of 1981. Keywords: steam locomotive, preserved, permanent display, NP 25, NP 328, NP 1031, NP 1068, NP 1070, NP 1354, NP 1356, NP 1364, NP 1383, NP 2154, NP 2153, NP 2156, NP 2164, NP 2435, NP 10
Table01271NPRHAChuck Soule
How the NP Got its Trademark
  
Hill, FredMainstreeter1981
Half page summary of the origin of the Monad symbol. Keywords: Monad, origin
Article01271NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 2650 pulling second section of westbound North Coast Limited
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1982
NP 2650, Class A-2, Northern, 4-8-4 in Rocky Canyon MT
Photo01311NPRHAChuck Soule
Locomotives on Display Update
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1982
Provides additional information to previous issue's table of preserved locomotives on permanent display. Keywords: steam locomotive, preserved, permanent display, NP 924, NP 1070, NP 1356, NP 1382, NP 2435, NP 10
Column01321NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Class A-2, 4-8-4 Northern, Heavy Passenger Power, Information Sheet 82-001
  
Anderson, Jack; Nixon, Ron; Hill, Fred; Barry, JohnMainstreeter1982
Brief history of A-2 Northerns with 15 Photos, elevation and cross section drawings, roster, data table. Keywords: Class A-2, 4-8-4, Northern, roster, data, drawings
Article013312NPRHAChuck Soule
Express Refrigerator NP 2200
  
 BuilderMainstreeter1982
NP 2200 express refrigerator car, 70000 lb capacity, length 50 ft., Capacity 2800 cu ft, tanks for 12500 lbs chunk ice. Keywords: Express reefer, refrigerator car
Photo013151NPRHAChuck Soule
Automobile Boxcar photo, NP 5474
  
Pressed Steel Car CompanyMainstreeter1982
50-ton, single-sheathed, steel frame automobile boxcar, builder Pressed Steel Car Company. Keywords: automobile boxcar
Photo013151NPRHAChuck Soule
Overland Models NP A-2
  
Egan, PatrickMainstreeter1982
Review of Overland Models HO scale brass imported NP Class A-2 Northern. Keywords: model, A-2
Column013151NPRHAChuck Soule
Photo of NP 1720 Caboose
  
Orem, JMainstreeter1982
Photo of NP 1720 wood caboose at Billings in 1957, by J. Orem
Photo01411NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Shorty Cabooses
  
Sherman, NeilMainstreeter1982
Brief history of 24-foot cabooses, including list of series, paint schemes, renumbering. Keywords: caboose, 24-foot, NP 1200, NP 1600, NP 1700, BN number, paint
Article01432NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Class Z-1 2-6-6-2 Mallets, information sheet 82-004
  
Farrow, Albert E.Mainstreeter1982
Brief history of NP Class Z-1 2-6-6-2 steam locomotives, with 5 photos by Al Farrow, including Ex-NP 3100 at Rayonier, data table. Keywords: Class Z-1, 2-6-6-2, Mallet, Rayonier, Polson, NP 3100, NP 3101, NP 3102, NP 3103,
Article01464NPRHAChuck Soule
Z-5 5000 Painting
  
Reid, GilTrains1982
Color painting of front end of Z-5 5000. keywords: Yellowstone, 2-8-8-4
Photo425C1Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Once Upon a Time the World's Largest Locomotive
  
Frey, Robert L.Trains1982
First of two parts on Yellowstone types on the NP, with operating background and construction history and physical factors of Yellowstone Division. 15 pictures, map, division gradient profile. Keywords: Z-5, 2-8-8-4, Yellowstone Division, Rosebud coal,
Article425229Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
From Largest to Some of the Largest
  
Frey, Robert L.Trains1982
Second installment of the Yellowstone story, with operating details, costs, performance testing, and uses for the Z-5's as well as replacement and retirement. 10 pictures. Key words: Z-5, 2-8-8-4, Yellowstone Division, Bozeman, Rocky Mountain Division, FT,
Article426428Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP 2360
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1983
Photo of NP 2360 Prairie, Class T, 2-6-2, Northtown, 6/5/47
Photo02111NPRHAChuck Soule
2-6-2 Prairies, Information Sheet 83-005
  
Morris, JamesMainstreeter1983
Brief History of Class T and T-1 Prairies, elevation and section drawing, Distribution of Power 1953, table of conversion parts for models, data tables for Class T engines superheated and saturated. Keywords: Class T, Class T-1, 2-6-2, Prairie
Article021312NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Color Chart
  
EditorMainstreeter1983
Color scheme descriptions for: passenger locomotives, freight locomotives, diesel-electric switchers, gas-electric motor cars, passenger equipment, freight auto box caboose drovers's and stock cars, freight refrigerators, open-top flat and tank steel cars, freight car lettering, work and miscellaneous equipment. Keyword: paint, steam, diesel, freight, passenger, work equipment
Drawing021151NPRHAChuck Soule
Questions and answeres
  
Green, DickMainstreeter1983
Answers to questions about cab roof covering and color, smokestack height, numbers on sand domes, number boards, yellow hand rails, doghouses on Z-5
Column021161NPRHAChuck Soule
L-9, 0-6-0 in Seattle
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1983
L-9 0-6-0 on Railroad Street (Alaskan Way) in Seattle in 1920s.
Photo02211NPRHAChuck Soule
The L-9 0-6-0 Switcher
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1983
Brief history of the L-9 0-6-0 Switch locomotives, photos of #1040, #1111, #1132, #1128, #1068#1080, #1049, elevation, data sheet w/ dimensions, roster #1040 - #1134 w/ division assignment and disposition. Keywords L-9, 0-6-0, switcher, roster, diagram, steam locomotive
Article022310NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Advertisement
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1983
Advertisement which appeared in January 1959 Modern Railroads
Drawing022111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Questions and Answers
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1983
Answers to questions about NP steam locomotive number boards, last mainline steam operations, W Class locomotives on the Idaho Div., NP operating divisions
Column022121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
The Locomotive Portraits.  A Half-Century of Locomotive Negatives by Darius and Tabatha Kinsey
  
Bohn, Dave, Petschek, RodolfoBook1984
Locomotive Photos of Darius Kinsey, taken mostly on Western Washington logging roads in the 1920s. Logging railroads that probably interchanged with NP included English Lbr. Co., Florence Logging Co., Weyerhaeuser camp at Headquarters, Vail and Enumclaw, Sound Timber Co. at Darrington, keywords locomotive, Kinsey, logging
Book143Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CAChuck Soule
NP Box Cars
  
Sullivan, Todd; Miller, Rich; Buike, Dick, Leach, RickMainstreeter1984
Boxcar paint schemes, chronology 1876 to 1969, dates of introduction where known, hand drawn lettering diagrams, Photos. Keywords: box car, boxcar, paint, lettering
Drawing031112NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 584
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Deluxe Coach 584, in train, Seattle, 1969
Photo04111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Dome Sleeper 313
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Dome Sleeper 313, in train, Seattle, 1969
Photo04111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 6703C
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP 6703C,w/NCL, King St., Seattle, 1969
Photo04111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Mail Dormitory
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Mail Dormitory, in train, Seattle, 1969
Photo04111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Article about NP NCL passenger cars, disposition and paint diagram
  
Barger, Ralph L.Mainstreeter1984
Article about NP NCL passenger cars, disposition and paint diagrams, Water Baggage 400-405, Mail Dormitory 425-429,479, Deluxe Coach 586-599,Doame Coach 550 series, Traveler's Rest 494 series, Sleeper 450 Series, Dome Sleeper 307 series, Sleeper 367 series, Club 390 Series and F3 A&B paint Diagrams
Article041217NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 6004, FT consist
  
Fredrickson, James M.Mainstreeter1984
Photo, ¾ view, NP 6004, FT consist, Easton, WA, 1945
Photo041121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP FT consist w/ train
  
Fredrickson, James M.Mainstreeter1984
Photo, ¾ view, NP FT four unit consist, Wymen, WA, 1944
Photo041121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Standard Plan for Tell Tale, Blueprint
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1984
Blue print of NP Standard Plan for Tell Tale, 7-9-38
Drawing041181NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Editorial
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Editorial regarding NPRHA news and progress, The Mainstreeter and upcoming Minneapolis Convention 7-19, 1985.
Column0411924NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Diner, in train,
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Diner, in train, Seattle, 1969
Photo041231NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Sleeper, in train
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Sleeper, in train, Seattle, 1969
Photo041231NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Traveler's Rest, in train
  
Proctor, H. N.Mainstreeter1984
Photo of NP Traveler's Rest, in train, Billings, MT, 11-11-69
Photo041241NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP NCL Train Consist of Diesels and Passenger cars Painting and Lettering Diagrams
  
Northern Pacific Railway, Office of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1984
NP NCL painting and lettering diagrams for the following: Pg 4 & 21 (EMD F3, A & B units); Pg 6 & 19 (Water Baggage 400-405; Mail Dormitory 425-429,479; Deluxe Coach 586-599); Pg 8 & 17 (Dome Coach 550 series; Traveller's Rest 494 series); Pg 10 & 15 (Sleeper 450 Series; Dome Sleeper 307 series); Pg 12 &13 (Sleeper 367 series; Club 390 Series).
Drawing041
Selected Railroad Reading: Recollections of a Summer Signalman
  
Henry, Dennis CTrains1984
Brief anecdote from signal department in Minnesota on NP-GN rivalry and cooperation
Article4411511Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP 1855 Photo
  
Martin, LorenMainstreeter1984
Head-on Photo of NP 1855 in 1956. Keywords: Class W-5, 2-8-2, Mikado.
Photo03211NPRHAChuck Soule
Class W-5 2-8-2 Mikados
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
History of Class W-5 Mikados, with Photos and diagram, roster. Keywords: class W-5, 2-8-2, Mikado, roster, diagram
Article03227NPRHAChuck Soule
Diagram of Class X Mastadon 4-8-0
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1984
Diagram of Class X 4-8-0.
Drawing03222NPRHA Chuck Soule
Diagram of tender, Class 35E-1 to 35E-25
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1984
Diagram of tender for Class W-5
Drawing03222NPRHAChuck Soule
Diagram of Class W-4 Mikado 2-8-2
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1984
Diagram of Class W-4 Mikado 2-8-2
Drawing03222NPRHA Chuck Soule
Diagram of Class W-5 Mikado 2-8-2
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1984
Diagram of Class W-5 Mikado 2-8-2
Drawing03222NPRHA Chuck Soule
Plan of Telegraph Office with Living Rooms for Junction Points
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1984
Standard Plan of Telegraph Office with Living Rooms for Junction Points dated Dec. 30, 1927, includes painting instructions, 2 sheets. Keywords: telegraph office, standard plan, paint, 1927
Drawing032Insert2NPRHAChuck Soule
Stock Cars
  
Anderson, RandyMainstreeter1984
Ryan Car Company stock cars of 1930, diagram, index page from diagram book, Photos. Keywords: stock car, diagram, index, Ryan
Photo032Insert2NPRHAChuck Soule
Hushed Corridors and Crashing Vestibules
  
Minshall, Edward F.Trains1984
Anecdotal collection from a Pullman seasonal conductor, including one segment on working NCL in 1948. 1 NP picture .Keyword: NCL, North Coast Limited.
Article452524Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Heavyweight Passenger cars
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Pictures of heavyweight passenger cars, consists of North Coast Limited on January 14, 1947 (1st and 2nd sections), diagram 159 of Deluxe Coaches 588-597, diagram 204 of diners, diagram of Deluxe Coaches 500-517, diagram 135 of smokers, diagram 232 of parlor cars 1730-1731, diagram 233 of parlor car 1732, diagram 231 of sleepers - chief series, diagram of standard sleeping cars 1214-1216. keywords: heavyweight, passenger, deluxe coach, diner, smoker, parlor car, sleeper, consists, 1947, diagram
Photo033116NPRHAChuck Soule
Heavyweight passenger car diagrams
  
Barry, John; Barger, Ralph L.Mainstreeter1984
Diagrams 207 Diners 1690-1698, diagram 81 of CB&Q baggage car, diagram of mail and express cars 1443-1452, diagram of baggage cars 1500-1509. Keywords: diagram, heavyweight, passenger, baggage, diner, mail and express.
Drawing033Insert2NPRHAChuck Soule
Standard Plan of section house, 1½ story
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1984
Standard Plan of 1½ Story section house, dated 1910
Drawing033Insert1NPRHAChuck Soule
Standard Plan of Ice Houses
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1984
Standard Plan of Ice Houses, dated 1910
Drawing033Insert1NPRHAChuck Soule
Newsletter for Vol. 3 No. 3
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Newsletter, includes modeling suggestions for NP heavyweight passenger cars. Keywords: model, passenger, heavyweight
Column033Insert2NPRHAChuck Soule
NP FT 5407A
  
Shaw, JamMainstreeter1984
NP 5407A leaving yard. Location unknown
Photo03411NPRHAChuck Soule
NP FT 6006
  
Whittaker, William C.Mainstreeter1984
The matched set of FTs illustrates the NP F1 Pine Tree paint scheme
Photo03411NPRHAChuck Soule
The NP's FT Diesel-Electric Locomotives
  
Schrenk, Lorenz P.Mainstreeter1984
Brief history of FT diesel locomotives, roster, Photos, painting diagram showing 3rd variant of Pine Tree freight scheme. Keywords: FT, diesel, locomotive, paint, roster, drawing
Article03417NPRHAChuck Soule
Covered Hopper Cars
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Covered hopper car diagram 78, two Photos, built 1967 by ACF, Numbers 7500-75099 and 75750-75799. Keywords: covered hopper, diagram, roster
Drawing03431NPRHAChuck Soule
Sketch showing proposed houing with corrugated galvanized iron of Bridge No. 9 - Boulder Creek Drossing
  
Northern Pacific RailwayEngr. Of M of WMainstreeter1984
Corrugated iron covering for wooden Bridge 9 on Darrington Branch, dated 21 Sept. 1909. Includes two H. K. Volrath Photos of Darrington Br. Bridge 18 with similar sheathing. Keywords: bridge, covered bridge, corrugated iron sheathing, drawings, Photos, Darrington
Drawing03432NPRHAChuck Soule
Newsletter for Vol. 3 No. 4
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Newsletter, status of budget, proposed upcoming issues with information requests.
Column034Insert2NPRHAChuck Soule
The NP's FT Diesel-Electric Locomotives
  
Northern Pacific Railway, Office of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1984
Painting & Lettering diagram showing 3rd variant of Pine Tree freight scheme.
Drawing034
Letter to members, February 25, 1984
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Letter about status of society, plan to re-initiate publication.
Column02Addend12NPRHAChuck Soule
Addendum L-9 0-6-0
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1984
Roster of Class L-9 0-6-0 switchers, with builder, date, builder no., engine no., division, fuel, and disposition
Table02Addend32NPRHAChuck Soule
The Northern Pacific before 1925
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
The Northern Pacific before 1925; a brief history of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Northern Pacific Railway. Chapter 1
Book1018Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
The Route of the Northern Pacific
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Describes the route of the Northern Pacific Railway and the operating difficulties associated with the route. Chapter 2
Book2818Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Railway History: 1925-1945
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Political, economic, operational history of the Northern Pacific Railway from 1925 to 1945, including the controlling factors to promote the construction of large, modern steam locomotives that would not need helpers at critical traffic chokepoints; impact of Timken TMBX 1111 demonstrator; impacts of World War II traffic, arrival of diesel engines. Chapter 3
Book4630Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
The Quest for More Horsepower 1926-1930, The Northern and Yellowstone
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Operational needs and engineering tests leading to design of a firebox capable of burning Rosebud coal, and application of 4-wheel trailing truck to support the firebox, leading to the 4-8-4 design for passenger service and the 2-8-8-4 design for freight service; Northern; Yellowstone; banquet in the firebox; evaluation of possible electrification; Chapter 4
Book7630Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Class A Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Design and development of the first 4-8-4 locomotives. They were a transitional design named for the Northern Pacific.
Book7815Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class Z-5 Yellowstone
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Design and development of the NP’s 2-8-8-4, simple articulated locomotives. They were the largest locomotives for a period of time and the first of that wheel-arrangement. The NP named the engines after the Division on which they initially operated.
Book9412Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Modern Passenger Locomotives, The 4-8-4s, Classes A-1 to A-5
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Development of the Timken 4-8-4 TMBX 1111 by the Timken Roller Bearing Company, its influence on subsequent locomotive design, testing TMBX 1111on the Rocky Mountain Division and elsewhere, damaged crown sheet, purchase by Northern Pacific Railway as NP 2626, Class A-1, conversion from coal to oil, dynamometer comparisons to Class A NP 2607; development of Class A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 locomotives; “S P & S” class E-1; A-4 class built in anticipation of war traffic; A-5 class built under wartime material restrictions; boiler cracking associated with silico-manganese steel; fusion welding of boilers; Chapter 5. Four Aces
Book10644Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Class A-1 Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Design and development of the first locomotive equipped with roller bearings. The demonstrator was purchased by the NP after crown sheet damage developed during tests on the Seattle Division.
Book10711Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class A-2 Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Design and development of the NP’s first true Supersteam, 4-8-4 locomotives which proved very successful.
Book1179Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class A-3 Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
The purchase of the second set of Supersteam 4-8-4 locomotives to replace the Pacific type locomotives on the NP passenger trains , as-well-as hauling the new time freight trains.
Book1257Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class A-4 Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
As the war in Europe began, the NP needed more high-horsepower locomotives and ordered an all-weather version of the successful. The A-4 design had a number of differences from the A-2 and A-3s.
Book1328Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class A-5 Northern
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
In early 1942, the NP purchased the last set of 4-8-4s to handle some of the war-time tonnage. Because of restrictions on materials available, these engines did not include all the changes in the A-4s.
Book14010Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Modern Freight Locomotives; Classes Z-6, Z-7 and Z-8
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Development of 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement by Northern Pacific Railway; parallel development by Union Pacific; friction bearings versus roller bearings; “SP&S” and GN orders; Z-6 tests in Stampede Tunnel; Studies of Stampede Pass alternatives (1) electrification (2) line relocation (3) design locomotive more suitable for Stampede Pass or (4) move Z-3s from elsewhere; tests running Z-6 in reverse, leading to consideration of a cab-forward design; improvements leading to class Z-7 and Z-8; impact of diesel deliveries on 4-6-6-4 assignments; Chapter 6. Challenger
Book15038Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Class Z-6 4-6-6-4
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Design and development of the NP’s 4-6-6-4, high-speed simple articulated locomotives. They combined high-power with speed to handle Time Freights on the Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Idaho Divisions. They were successful, but limited by weak frames and friction bearing in part of the class.
Book15116Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class Z-7 4-6-6-4
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
The class was ordered in early 1941 to add proven high speed power to the war effort. They had roller bearings and cast steel frames to resolve issues with the Z-6’s. They served their entire careers on the Rocky Mountain Division.
Book1667Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Class Z-8  4-6-6-4
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
In early 1942, the NP saw it needed more high-speed power to handle the war-time freight tonnage and the War Production Board allow them to order additional units of the Z-7 design. The first order of 12 were delivered in 1943 with 8 delivered in 1944.
Book17314Golden West Books, San Marino, CAGary Tarbox
Epilogue
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Impact of diesels; contributions of the Northern Pacific Railway to modern steam locomotive design; significant attributes of Northern Pacific Railway modern steam engines; Chapter 7.
Book1884Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Explanatory notes
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Explanatory notes to Northern Pacific Railway locomotive and tender class designations; steam locomotive road numbers; wheel arrangements; builders; construction numbers and dates; driving wheel diameters; cylinder size; locomotive weights; boiler pressure; tractive effort
Book1932Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Railway trackage by State or Province (December 31, 1924)
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Table of track mileage organized by state and province as of December 31, 1924; Appendix A
Appendix1953Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Summary Roster of Northern Pacific Steam Locomotives 1925-1959
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Table of steam locomotives in service on the Northern Pacific Railway between 1925 and 1959; Organized by class; Appendix B.
Appendix1982Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Railway; Numerical Locomotive Roster
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Numerical roster of Northern Pacific Railway locomotives in June 1925, September 1934, and June 1945, including steam, gas-electric, diesel electric, and leased steam locomotives; Appendix C
Appendix2003Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Locomotive Roster by Class
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Locomotive Roster by Class for Class A; Class A-1; Class A-2; Class A-3; Class A-4; Class A-5; Class Z-5; Class Z-6; Class Z-7; Class Z-8; 4-8-4, 2-8-8-5; 4-6-6-6; Northern, Yellowstone, Challenger; Appendix D.
Appendix2035Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Locomotive Painting and Lettering Practice 1925-1945
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Summary of Northern Pacific Railway steam locomotive painting and lettering practices from 1925 to 1945; black boiler jackets; gray-green boiler jackets; black, red or graphite cab roof; Appendix E
Appendix2082Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Locomotive Profiles
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagrams for locomotives and tenders, Class A, Class A-1; Class A-2; Class A-3; Class A-4; Class A-5; Class Z-5; Class Z-6; Class Z-7; Class Z-8; 4-8-4, 2-8-8-5; 4-6-6-6; Northern, Yellowstone, Challenger; Appendix F.
Appendix2104Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 43-E-1 to 43-E-12
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 43-E-1 to 43-E-12, built for Class A steam locomotives; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tender, Class 55E-1
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 55E-1; built for Class A-1 steam locomotive; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A-1
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A-1; 4-8-4; Northern; Timken engine; Four Aces; NP 2626; TMBX 1111; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 1-F-1 to 1-F-10
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 1-F-1 to 1-F-10; built for Locomotive Class A-2; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A-2
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A-2; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2101Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 1-F-11 to 1-F-18
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 1-F-11 to 1-F-10; built for Locomotive Class A-2; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A-3
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A-3; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 1-G-1 to 1-G-8
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 1-G-1 to 1-G-8; built for Locomotive Class A-4; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A-4
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A-4; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 2-G-1 to 2-G-10
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 2-G-1 to 2-G-10; built for Locomotive Class A-5; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class A-5
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class A-5; 4-8-4; Northern; Appendix F
Diagram2111Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tender, Class 48E-1
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 48E-1; built for Steam Locomotive Class Z-5; NP 5000; 2-8-8-4; Yellowstone; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class Z-5, NP 5000
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class Z-5; NP 5000; 2-8-8-4; Yellowstone; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 48E2-12
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 48E2-12; built for Steam Locomotives Class Z-5; 2-8-8-4; Yellowstone; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class Z-5
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class Z-5; 2-8-8-4; Yellowstone; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 2-F-1 to 2-F-21
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 2-F-1 to 2-F-21; built for Steam Locomotive Class Z-6; 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class Z-6
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class Z-6; 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2121Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 1-G-9 to 1-G-14
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 1-G-9 to 1-G-14; built for Steam Locomotive Class Z-7 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2131Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class Z-7
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class Z-7 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2131Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Tenders, Class 2-G-11 to 2-G-22; 2-G-23 to 2-G-30
  
Northern Pacific Railway Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of steam locomotive tender, Class 2-G-11 to 2-G-22; 2-G-23 to 2-G-30; built for Steam Locomotive Class Z-8; 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2131Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Diagram of Locomotive, Class Z-8
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-19701985
Diagram of Steam locomotive, Class Z-8 4-6-6-4; Challenger; Appendix F
Diagram2131Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Northern Pacific Supersteam Era, 1945-1970
  
Frey, Robert L., Schrenk, Lorenz P. Book1985
An illustrated history of the Northern Pacific Railway and its most advanced steam locomotive power during the years 1925-1945; Supersteam consists of modern steam power, specifically 4-8-4 Northern locomotives, 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone locomotives, and 4-6-6-4 locomotives. Superheated, Challenger, Class Z-5, Class Z-6, Class Z-7, Class Z-8, Class A, Class A-1, Class A-2, Class A-3, Class A-4, Class A-5
Book1299Golden West Books, San Marino, CAChuck Soule
Perishable Fruit Traffic on the NP
  
Thorsett, Eugene Mainstreeter1985
Description of NP perishable fruit operations in the Yakima Valley of Washington State
Article04219NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP5141 with mountains
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1985
Action shot of 4-6-6-4 5141 with snow covered mountains in background
Photo0421NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Refrigerator car 207769
  
Cone, Rufus L.Mainstreeter1985
Refrigerator car 207769 at Livingston MT 9-16-79
Photo0421NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Icing Stations List
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
NP Icing Stations List
Table04221NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Yakima Valley NP lines
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Small map of NP lines in the Yakima Valley
Drawing04221NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NRC 600 Express Reefer
  
Suter, GeneSuter, GeneMainstreeter1985
End view of NRC 600 (Northern Pacific Car Co.) Express Reefer, B end, lever type hand brake
Photo04231NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NRC 600 Express Reefer
  
Suter, GeneSuter, GeneMainstreeter1985
¾ view of NRC 600 (Northern Pacific Car Co.) Express Reefer, B end, wheel type hand brake
Photo04231NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91000 - 91249 series Reefer
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Blue Print drawing of NP 91000-91249 series Pacific Car & Foundry (PC&F) steel reefer, 1947
Drawing04241NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91000 Reefer Builder's Photo
  
Suter, GeneMainstreeter1985
Builder's Photo of NP 91000 steel reefer at PC&C Renton, WA plant
Photo04241NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Ice Reefers 92000-92999,94400-94899, 96500 - 97999, & 98000-98099
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Painting & Lettering Diagram, NP Ice Reefers: 92000-92999, 94400-94899, 96500 - 97999, 98000-98099
Drawing0426-72NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 94631 @ Santa Rosa, CA
  
Whittaker, William C.Mainstreeter1985
NP 94631 @ Santa Rosa, CA, ¾ view, Yellowstone Park Herald, 11-19-1938
Photo04261NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 94400-94899 series 42 ft. Reefer
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1985
Blueprint, NP 94400-94899 series 42 ft. Reefer, Pullman, 1917 Steel Center Sills, 1917
Drawing04271NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91497 Reefer
  
Suter, GeneMainstreeter1985
¾ view, NP 91497, B end
Photo04281NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91497 Reefer
  
Whittaker, William C.Mainstreeter1985
Overhead ¾ view, NP 91497 Reefer
Photo04281NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NRC 600
  
Suter, GeneSuter, GeneMainstreeter1985
End view of NRC 600 (Northern Pacific Car Co.) Express Reefer, B end, wheel type hand brake
Photo04291NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NRC 601-667 Express Reefer
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Blueprint, NRC 601-667 Express Reefer, Passenger Refrigerator Cars Nos. 2200-2269
Drawing04291NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Reflections of the NP FT's
  
Farrow, Albert E.Mainstreeter1985
Personal interest story about operation of NP's FT locomotives between Auburn and Yakima, WA
Article042102NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Standard Scale House Drawing
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Drawing of NPRY Standard Scale House
Drawing042111NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91500-91999 Reefer
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Drawing, NP 91500-91999 Reefer, built 1954
Drawing042121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 91606 Reefer
  
Whittaker, William C.Mainstreeter1985
NP 91606, San Francisco, 9-54, keyword: reefer
Photo042121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 93000-93999 series Reefer
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Blueprint, NP 93000, 42 foot Reefer, Steel Underframe, American Car and Foundry
Drawing042121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP 93614
  
Whittaker, William C.Mainstreeter1985
NP 93614, side view, San Francisco, 9-19-41
Photo042121NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
Editorial
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1985
Mentions the first NPRHA convention to be held 7-21-85, Minneapolis, MN
Column042Addendum2NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
NP Standard Telephone Shelter
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Blueprint, NP Standard Telephone Shelter Box, 7-17-1929
Drawing042Addendum1NPRHAGeorge Hardy, Jr.
All-American Railroad, The
  
Morgan, David P.Trains1985
Tribute, with long preamble, to NP, with capsule history, praise for passenger service, and basic locomotive information. 18 pictures. Keyword: history.
Article462289Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
Photograph NP 5120
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1985
Extra 5120 in Rocky Canyon near Chestnut, MT, dated 7-14-41, Class Z-6, 4-6-6-4, Challenger. Keywords: Class Z-6, Challenger, 4-6-6-4
Photo04311NPRHAChuck Soule
Z-6 Challengers
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1985
History of Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 locomotives, assignments, roster, diagrams of locomotive and tender, photographs. Keywords: Class Z-6, Challenger, 4-6-6-4, diagrams, roster, assignments
Article04328NPRHAChuck Soule
My First Trip on a Z-6
  
Farrow, Albert E.Mainstreeter1985
Story of Al Farrow firing a Z-6 from Easton to Yakima, with additional comments on Z-6 engines.
Article04362NPRHAChuck Soule
Diagram, Class Z-6 No. 5100 to 5120
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Equipment diagram, Class Z-6, 4-6-6-4,
Drawing04381NPRHAChuck Soule
Diagram, Tender Class 2-F-1 to 2-F-2 for locomotive Class Z-6
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Diagram of tenders for Class Z-6, A2 and A-3 locomotives.  Tender Class 2-F-1 and 2-F-2.  Keywords: 4-6-6-4, 4-8-4, Challenger
Drawing043101NPRHAChuck Soule
Drawings of Auburn depot
  
Not identifiedBurlington NorthernMainstreeter1985
Plans for Auburn, WA depot dated Dec. 29, 1900. Elevations, but no floor plan. Keywords: Auburn, depot, drawings
Drawing04392NPRHAChuck Soule
Painting & Lettering diagram for engine and tender
  
Barry, John; Schrenk, LorenzMainstreeter1985
Pianting & Lettering diagram for Cab Style 1 (Class A-2, A-3, Z-6) and Tank Style 3 (Class Z-6), dated Dec 18, 1939.  Keywords: lettering, diagram, cab, tender, tank.
Drawing04310-112NPRHAChuck Soule
40' 6" plug door box car
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Diagram for series 3000-3399 boxcars, built 1960 by Pullman-Standard, with 6-ft sliding door and 8-ft plug door. Keywords: boxcar, diagram
Drawing043131NPRHAChuck Soule
Editorial
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1985
Recap of first NPRHA convention at Minneapolis, status of membership, pending models from W&R
Column043173NPRHAChuck Soule
Photograph of Scale House in Bozeman
  
Cone, Rufus L.Mainstreeter1985
Photograph of Bozeman, MT scale house to go with drawing in V4 No 2. Keywords: scale house, Bozeman
Photo043191NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 5107
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1985
Front end, NP 5107, left side, showing air pumps and white lining on wheels, running boards. Keywords: Class Z-6, Challenger, 4-6-6-4. Paint
Photo043201NPRHAChuck Soule
Front end of NP 155
  
Not identifiedEgan, PatrickMainstreeter1985
Front (B-end) of Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, date and location unknown. Keywords: RS-1, diesel, locomotive
Photo04411NPRHAChuck Soule
MOW boxcar and diagram of 40-foot wood box car
  
Leach, Rick W.Mainstreeter1985
Photograph of 40-ft boxcar 20738? Converted to MOW, and associated diagram for 40-ft box car, 80,000 lbs capacity, Nos. 192000-19799, 24000-25199, 26000-29999, and 41000-48799, truss rods, round roof. General Plan Drawing 17394.Keywords: box car, truss rod, round roof, diagram
Photo04421NPRHAChuck Soule
The RS-1 on the Northern Pacific
  
Schrenk, Lorenz P.; Egan, Patrick; Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1985
History of Alco RS-1 diesel switcher locomotives, roster with renumbering, diagram, photographs. Keywords: Alco, RS-1, switcher, diesel, diagram, roster, renumbering
Article04435NPRHAChuck Soule
Equipment Diagram, ClassRS-1 Alco Diesel
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1985
Equipment diagram of ALCO class RS-1 diesel, NP 800-802, diagram 33. Keywords: diesel, diagram, RS-1
Drawing04441NPRHAChuck Soule
Drawing of Freight House at Little Falls, Minn.
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1985
Drawings of the freight house in Little Falls, MN dated 15 Sept 1899. Keywords: freight house, Little Falls, drawings
Drawing04463NPRHAChuck Soule
Painting & Lettering diagram for Road Switchers
  
Tellinghaussen, MikeMainstreeter1985
Painting and lettering diagram for road switchers dated Dec 28, 1944, showing application of Scotchlite tape. Gives Dupont and Lucite paint descriptions. Keywords: Diesel, switcher, painting diagram, paint, scotchlite.
Drawing0448-92NPRHAChuck Soule
Editorial
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1985
Describes contributors, cash status of organization, plans for next convention
Column044123NPRHAChuck Soule
Photograph of boxcar and diagram of 40-foot wood box car
  
Barry, John W.Lewis, JohnMainstreeter1985
Photograph of boxcar NP 47004, diagram for Nos. 39500-40999 and 21500-23999, truss rod, round roof boxcars. Keywords: boxcar, diagram, truss rod, round roof,
Photo044151NPRHAChuck Soule
Other end of NP 155
  
Not identifiedEgan, PatrickMainstreeter1985
A-end of Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, date and location unknown. Keywords: RS-1, diesel, locomotive
Photo044161NPRHAChuck Soule
Rolling Mud Fence, The
  
King, E. W. Jr.Trains1985
A nomination of the ugliest steam locomotives, with pictures. The NP A makes the list. 2 pictures. Keyword: Class A, Northern, 4-8-4
Article454297Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
The Great Yellow Fleet: A History of American Railroad Refrigerator Cars
  
White, John H.Book1986
History of refrigerator cars on many railroads, including 1800-series NP wood express reefers, comment on Banana traffic in Seattle. Keywords: refrigerator car, reefer, banana, operations
BookGolden West Books, San Marino, CAJohn Barry
Gas Electric B-3 (Photo)
  
Not identifiedSchrenk, Lorenz P.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of Gas Electric Car B-3 (date and location not identified). Keywords: Gas Electric, B-3, EMC
Photo05111NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 5006
  
Not identifiedBurlington NorthernMainstreeter1986
Photo of Class Z-5 Yellowstone 2-8-8-4 NP 5006, overhead view. Keywords: 2-8-8-4, Class Z-5, Yellowstone, steam engine
Photo05121NPRHAChuck Soule
NP6700-C (Photo)
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1986
Photo of F-9A diesel locomotive 6700-C in Loewy color scheme
Photo05141NPRHAChuck Soule
NP's Gas electrics
  
Schrenk, Lorenz P.Mainstreeter1986
History of Gas Electric cars, roster, diagrams, assignments in 1935, numerous Photos. Keywords: Gas Electric car, doodlebug, diagram, roster, assignments, Mack, Brill, EMC, McKeen, White.
Article051512NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Railways 1600-series baggage cars
  
Miller, RichardMainstreeter1986
Scale drawings of Northern Pacific 1600-series baggage cars rebuilt from Pullman Company Tourist Sleepers,1948, HO scale drawing. Keywords: Baggage Car, NP, rebuild, drawing, HO scale
Drawing051142NPRHAChuck Soule
Gas Electric Outings Recalled; Letter Thanked the NP for its Hospitality
  
Harr, Orin B. Mainstreeter1986
Letter to W. C. Smith from Orin B. Harr describing pleasant trip in 1955 on Gas Electric Car B-3 from Olympia to Hoquiam and back. Engineer was Max King, Conductor was F. D. Hodges. From Jim Fredrickson collection. Keywords: Gas Electric, B-23, Hoquiam,
Column051191NPRHAChuck Soule
Gas Electric Outings Recalled; B-21 Served the Fargo Southwestern
  
Durr, DuaneMainstreeter1986
Describes Gas Electric operations on the Fargo Southwestern branch from Fargo to Streeter. Paint scheme for interior of B-21. Keywords: Fargo Southwestern, Gas Electric, B-21, Paint
Article051191NPRHAChuck Soule
Drawing of Roadmaster's Bungalow at Lester, WA
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1986
Drawings for Roadmaster's Bungalow at Lester, WA dated 1927. Includes 4 side elevations, floor plan, porch detail, window details, sketch map Lester roundhouse area showing location. Keywords: Roadmaster's Bungalow, Lester, drawings
Drawing051202NPRHAChuck Soule
NP's Pullman-Born Baggage Cars
  
Barger, Ralph L.Mainstreeter1986
Roster and notes for baggage cars 1616-1640 rebuilt in 1948 from Pullman tourist sleepers. Keywords: baggage car, roster
Table051221NPRHAChuck Soule
W&R Enterprises advertisement
  
McKown, WilliamMainstreeter1986
Advertisement by W&R Enterprises for auxiliary tenders, including Photos of prototypes, Fire Car 795, Water Car 323 (Tender Class 22E), Auxiliary Tenders Nos. 900-923 used behind W-3 and W-5 mikados. Keywords: auxiliary tender, fire car, water car, advertisement
Drawing051231NPRHAChuck Soule
Modeling News
  
Egan, PatrickMainstreeter1986
HO Scale - Cascade Models passenger cars, Oriental Limited passenger car North Coast Limited set, W&R heavyweight passenger coaches, W&R Z-4, PFM Z-3, PFM Z-5, Al Chione slide set X612R NP diesel locomotives, Al Chione slide set C-318 NP passenger cars.
Column051242NPRHAChuck Soule
Reader's Corner
  
Egan, PatrickMainstreeter1986
Beginning bibliography of 17 publications about the NP
Column051252NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Ry Autoflag Highway Crossing Warning
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Signal EngineerMainstreeter1986
Drawing of highway crossing warning device with wigwag located about 15 ft above road, undated. Keywords: wigwag, crossing signal, drawing
Drawing051261NPRHAChuck Soule
NP Ry Highway Crossing Signal, Flashing Light and Revolving STOP sign, Griswold Type
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Signal EngineerMainstreeter1986
Drawing of highway crossing warning device with flashing light and revolving stop sign, Griswold type. Keywords: crossing signal, flashing light, Griswold, rotating stop sign, drawing.
Drawing051261NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 1361 Photo
  
Not identifiedGrande, WaltMainstreeter1986
Photo NP 1361 Class S-4 ten wheeler, 4-6-0, ¾ view right side undated. Keywords: Class S-4, 4-6-0, ten wheeler, steam engine
Photo051271NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 5123
  
Not identifiedBurlington NorthernMainstreeter1986
Photo NP 5123 Class Z-7, Challenger, 4-6-6-4, ¾ view left side, undated, pulling fruit special east of Missoula. Keywords: Class Z-7, 4-6-6-4, challenger, steam engine
Photo051281NPRHAChuck Soule
Tale of Twin Cities, A
  
Glischinski, SteveTrains1986
Generic profile of Minneapolis-St. Paul area railroads, including Northern Pacific historically. Large map of metro area showing all lines, including past and present NP. Footnote provides origin of Skally line name. 2 Northern Pacific pictures. Keyword: Skally, NP 328, Northtown, Minneapolis St. Paul, Jackson Street
Article46122413Kalmbach, Milwaukee, WIDavid Umhauer
NP 1368
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1986
Photo NP 1368 pulling log special westbound at Kanaskat, WA in 1937. Keywords: Class S-4, ten wheeler, 4-6-0, steam locomotive
Photo05211NPRHAChuck Soule
Pile Driver NP 28 Photo
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of pile driver NP 28 removing a Howe Truss span over the Bitter Root River between Missoula and Lola, MT. Keywords: pile driver, Howe Truss
Photo05221NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 2187 Photo
  
Thompson, F. BarryMainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 2187 ascending Prairie Line at Pacific Avenue in Tacoma with Train 422 to Hoquiam, Hotel Savoy in background. Keywords: Class Q-4, Pacific, 4-6-2, steam locomotive, train 422, Tacoma
Photo05241NPRHAChuck Soule
NP's Versatile S-4s
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1986
History of Class S-4 4-6-0 ten wheelers, with Photos, diagram, Photo of each side in Vauclain Compound configuration. Keywords: Class S-4, ten wheeler, 4-6-0, diagram, Vauclain compound, roster.
Article05259NPRHAChuck Soule
Passenger Coach drawing, plan 2417
  
Miller, RichardMainstreeter1986
HO Scale drawing of Plan 2417 for heavyweight buffet, parlor, 24-seat, drawing room passenger car, rebuilt from Pullman cars. Keywords: passenger car, heavyweight, drawing, HO scale, buffet, parlor
Drawing052132NPRHAChuck Soule
Passenger Coach drawing, plan 2416
  
Miller, RichardMainstreeter1986
HO Scale drawing of Plan 2416 for heavyweight buffet, parlor, 26-seat, drawing room passenger car, rebuilt from Pullman cars. Keywords: passenger car, heavyweight, drawing, HO scale, buffet, parlor
Drawing052142NPRHAChuck Soule
W&R Enterprises Advertisement
  
McKown, WilliamMainstreeter1986
Northern Pacific Reserved Seat Coach Nos. 1380 and 1381. Good Photo of prototype, brief history of coach. Keywords: HO Scale, Reserved Seat Coach
Column052181NPRHAChuck Soule
Modeling news
  
Egan, PatrickMainstreeter1986
HO Scale Ogle Coaling tower by Bob Brass
Column052191NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 7014 at Blossburg
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 7014 eastbound at Blossburg, pulling fruit special. Blossburg depot in background. Keywords: F-9, diesel, Blossburg, depot
Photo052201NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 6008 at Bozeman picking up orders
  
Nixon, Ronald V.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 6008 picking up orders on fly at Bozeman, MT. Keywords: F-3, diesel, Bozeman, train orders.
Photo052201NPRHAChuck Soule
Plan of Division Headquarter Building at Pasco, WA
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1986
Plan of Division Headquarters building in Pasco, dated Jan 23, 1906. Keywords: Pasco, plan, Division headquarters.
Drawing052211NPRHAChuck Soule
The Bellingham Branch
  
Schrenk, Lorenz P.Mainstreeter1986
History of Bellingham Branch, which started with the Bellingham Bay and Eastern, and is today the Lake Whatcom Railway. Map, locomotive diagram, 4-wheel coal car diagram. Keywords: Bellingham, Lake Whatcom, map, Class C-32, 4-4-0, Class H-5, 2-4-0, diagram, coal car.
Article052224NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 1721 in Roundhouse at Staples
  
Not identifiedMainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 1721 inside Staples, MN roundhouse. Keywords: 2-8-2, Mikado, Class W-3, Staples.
Photo052261NPRHAChuck Soule
Icing Reefers at Pasco
  
Not identifiedBurlington NorthernMainstreeter1986
Icing refrigerator cars at Pasco, showing NP 90880 and men loading ice in top hatches. Keywords: Pasco, ice platform, refrigerator cars
Photo052271NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 130 switching freight cars
  
Not identifiedBurlington NorthernMainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 130 (later renumbered NP 652) switching cars at an unidentified location. Keywords: Baldwin, VO-660, diesel
Photo052281NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 110 Baldwin diesel switcher
  
Not identifiedEgan, PatrickMainstreeter1986
NP 110 (later NP 401) Baldwin VO-1000 diesel switcher at Baldwin Locomotive Works, Eddystone, PA, 1941. Keywords: Baldwin, diesel, switcher, VO-1000
Photo05311NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 1846 Photo of smokebox
  
Meyer, Bruce R.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 1846 Class W-5 mikado 2-8-2 showing smokebox-mounted air pumps and headlight., 1957. Keywords: Class W-5, 2-8-2, Mikado, steam locomotive, smokebox.
Photo05321NPRHAChuck Soule
NP 2385 Photo
  
Quinn, J. R.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 2385 Class T Prairie 2-6-2, ¾ view right side, 1955. Keywords: Class T, Prairie, 2-6-2, steam locomotive.
Photo05341NPRHAChuck Soule
1986 NP Convention News
  
Barry, John W.Mainstreeter1986
Highlights of 1986 convention in Tacoma with Photo of attendees in front of west side of Lester Depot.. Keywords: Convention, Lester
Column05352NPRHAChuck Soule
The Pullman-NP Association; Extracts from A Century of Pullman Cars
  
Barger, Ralph L.Mainstreeter1986
Brief history of the Pullman-Northern Pacific Association 1881-1917, covers wood 10-section drawing room smoking room sleepers and subsequent modifications, diagrams, roster, Photo of Spokane; with narrow vestibules, Keywords: Pullman, sleeper, parlor car, diagram, narrow vestibule, roster.
Article05373NPRHAChuck Soule
Cab fittings, location of drinking water cooler
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1986
Drawing of cab interior for Baldwin switchers, showing seat and equipment arrangement. Keywords: drawing, Baldwin, diesel, switcher, cab interior
Drawing053101NPRHAChuck Soule
Baldwin Switchers on the NP
  
Angle, DonMainstreeter1986
History of Baldwin VO-660 and VO-1000 diesel switchers on NP, including diagrams, roster, assignments, table of weights to be stenciled on locomotives, Lettering, numbering and painting diagram, showing Baldwin switch engine. Keywords: diesel, switcher, Baldwin, VO-660, VO-1000, diagram, roster, assignments, lettering, numbering, painting.
Article0531110NPRHAChuck Soule
Highway Crossing Board with Illuminated Sign
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1986
Drawing of Highway crossing sign with illuminated sign, dated 1920. Keywords: highway crossing sign, drawing, illuminated, flasher.
Drawing053211NPRHAChuck Soule
Combination Depot at Forsyth, MT
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1986
Standard Plan depot very similar to 1890 standard plan for 1st Class Combination depot.. This plan likely predates 1890 plan, and has slightly fancier ornamentation with different baggage door arrangement. Similar to AMB kit. Keywords: depot, First Class, 1st Class combination depot, standard plan, Forsyth
Drawing053222NPRHAChuck Soule
Photo of NP 413
  
Yanosey, RobertMainstreeter1986
Photo of VO-1000 NP-413 formerly NP 160. Keywords: diesel VO-1000 Baldwin
Photo053251NPRHAChuck Soule
Photo of NP 427
  
Johnston, Robert W.Wing, Warren W.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of VO-1000 NP 427 formerly NP 174. Keywords: diesel VO-1000 Baldwin
Photo053261NPRHAChuck Soule
Modeler's Corner
  
Egan, PatrickMainstreeter1986
HO Scale: Richard Yaremko decals for Big Pig Palace stock cars, Central Valley Models stock car, NP commonwealth pilots, Atlas S-2, Front Range 40-ft boxcar.
Column053261NPRHAChuck Soule
Photo of Brainerd Shops
  
Not identifiedBarry, John W.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of Brainerd shops from the Administration Building
Photo053271NPRHAChuck Soule
Photo of NP 666
  
Not identifiedBarry, John W.Mainstreeter1986
Photo of NP 666 Class B 4-4-0 at Brainerd, formerly NP 419, formerly Class N. Keywords: Class B, Class N, American Standard, 4-4-0.
Photo053281NPRHAChuck Soule
Painting and Lettering Diagram for NP Baldwin Switchers
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMainstreeter1986
Painting & Lattering diagram for NP Baldwin VO-660 and VO-1000 diesel switchers.
Drawing05314
 NP 1713
  
Not identifiedLewis, JohnMainstreeter1986
NP 1713 pulling freight train, undated. Keywords: Class W-3, Mikado, 2-8-2.
Photo05411NPRHAChuck Soule
Gas electric B-13
  
Quinn, J. R. CollectionQuinn, J. R.Mainstreeter1986
B-13 at Garrison, MT on 8-10-52. Keywords: B-13, gas-electric
Photo05421NPRHAChuck Soule
1987 NP Convention News
  
Durr, DuaneMainstreeter1986
Information about upcoming convention in Fargo
Column05452NPRHAChuck Soule
Raymond Loewy and his influence on the NP
  
Schrenk, Lorenz P.Mainstreeter1986
History of Loewy's involvement with redesign of the North Coast Limited in the early 1950s. Describes exterior and interior decorating changes, addition of new cars, including domes, Traveler's rest and parlor-bar-lounge cars for Seattle-Portland pool service. Keywords: Loewy, paint, interior decorating, vista-dome, traveller's rest, parlor-bar-lounge, passenger cars.
Article05473NPRHAChuck Soule
Baldwin VO Switchers Revisited
  
Sandrin, JimMainstreeter1986
Roster with disposition for VO-660 and VO-1000 diesel locomotives, with photo of NP 427 after conversion to ET-2 slug for use at Pasco hump yard. Keywords: diesel, Baldwin, VO-660, VO-1000, ET-2, roster
Drawing054101NPRHAChuck Soule
Drawing of Sumner, Washington Depot
  
Northern Pacific RailwayOffice of Chief EngineerMainstreeter1986
Drawings of Sumner, Washington depot, including Photos, dated Sept 17 1912. Keywords: drawings, depot, Sumner WA.
Drawing054113NPRHAChuck Soule
Painting & Lettering diagrams, gas-electric motor cars
  
Northern Pacific RailwayMechanical Dept.Mainstreeter1986
Painting & Lettering diagram for gas-electric motor cars showing the stenciling, dated 1930.  Keywords: gas-electric, stenciling, painting, diagram
Drawing054142NPRHAChuck Soule
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