Photograph showing a corral of tightly packed sheep in front of a train. Several people stand or sit on a wooden ramp that connects the corral with the train. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Loading sheep at Coleman. Return to SE(?) Freeman Railway Exchange."

Photograph showing a view of a train stopped on railroad tracks in Willow Creek Canyon near Madras, Oregon. In the distance, a railroad construction crew works on the railroad track through the remaining section of the canyon. Taken from the top of the canyon, looking down at the train and the creek. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "Oregon Trunk Ry. Willow Creek Canyon, near Madras, Ore. Photo by Hedlund, Madras, Ore."

Photograph of a work train crossing a railroad bridge that is under construction. Taken from the bank of a river, looking up at the bridge. Wooden planks for construction float in the water in the foreground. Handwritten note at the bottom of the print reads, "Sep 12 - 07, First work train."

Photograph of Millen Van Hoogstraaten, conductor for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, standing on the ground next to an Empire Builder train. He rests his elbow on the back of the train next to a sign that reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder." He wears a trench coat and looks at the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Millen Van Hoogstraaten, 1929." Stamp on the back for L.C. Jones, Photographic Laboratory.

Photograph of Millen Van Hoogstraaten, conductor for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, on an exterior observation deck on the back of an Empire Builder train. Three women and the train conductor are on the deck with him. A group of people on the ground wave at them. Signs on the back of the train read, "North Coast Limited" and "Great Northern Empire Builder." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "1929, Center, Millen Van Hoogstraaten , conductor, Ptld. sym."

Photograph of 4 men wearing hard hats and standing in front of an SP&S train. Two of the hard hats are labeled, "Visitor." They look at the camera and smile. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Left to right: Bill Harding - Mgr. A. GC., Bill Crosbie, Bill Fry, Frank Amerata. Contractor's special to McNary Dam, Thursday, June 3, 1954."

Photograph of a men's lavatory on a train. On the left is a door with the word "Men" written over it. The door has a mirror affixed to it. On the right are 2 sinks and a mirror. There are empty chairs on both sides of the room. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70972 Angelus."

Photograph of an SP&S train traveling through a snowy landscape, likely in Washington. The train is led by engine #860. Stamp on the back for Richter-Brown, Inc. Photography, Spokane, Washington.

Photograph of an SP&S freight train traveling next to a large river, likely the Columbia River. SP&S engine #330 pulls the train. The train is long and disappears around a bend in the distance. Stamp on back of print for Thad Gable Co., Commercial Photography in Portland, Oregon.

Photograph of Great Northern Railway's Empire Builder train traveling on a railroad track next to the Columbia River near Wenatchee, Washington. The train driver can be seen peering through the window. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Great Northern Railway's new Empire Builder along the Columbia River near Wenatchee, Wash. The 12-car streamliner, drawn by a two-unit diesel locomotive, has a 45-hour schedule for the 2,211-mile run between Chicago and Seattle. Through a connecting train it also provides 45-hour service between Chicago and Portland. From: Public Relations Dept., Great Northern Ry., St. Paul, Minn."

Photograph of an SP&S train passing a train yard. The train yard is in the foreground, and there are multiple rows of train wheels on the ground. There is an orchard in the background. Stamp on the back of the print indicates the date March 19, 1957 while a handwritten note on the back indicates the date March 20, 1957. Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photograph of a diesel electric locomotive on the Oregon Electric Railway. The train driver looks out the window. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "New SP&S Road Freight Diesel Electric Locomotive Placed in Service Oregon Electric Railway between Portland and Eugene. Each unit of the new locomotive weighs 230,000 pounds fully loaded, is 51 feet, 6 inches long between coupling knuckles and has a wheel base of 36 feet, 6 inches. It stands 14 feet, 9 inches high. It is equipped with two four-wheel trucks and four electric motors geared to the driving axles. The weight per driving axle is 57,500 pounds. The wheels are 40 inches in diameter. It carries 1200 gallons of fuel oil and 200 gallons of lubricating oil. The new 115 ton, 1500 horsepower units can be operated in multiples to deliver, 1500, 3000, or 4500 horsepower, depending upon the power desired for a given run." Stamp for Angelus Commercial Studio on the back of the print.

Photograph of a diesel electric locomotive on the Oregon Electric Railway. The train driver looks out the window. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "New SP&S Road Freight Diesel Electric Locomotive Placed in Service Oregon Electric Railway between Portland and Eugene. Each unit of the new locomotive weighs 230,000 pounds fully loaded, is 51 feet, 6 inches long between coupling knuckles and has a wheel base of 36 feet, 6 inches. It stands 14 feet, 9 inches high. It is equipped with two four-wheel trucks and four electric motors geared to the driving axles. The weight per driving axle is 57,500 pounds. The wheels are 40 inches in diameter. It carries 1200 gallons of fuel oil and 200 gallons of lubricating oil. The new 115 ton, 1500 horsepower units can be operated in multiples to deliver, 1500, 3000, or 4500 horsepower, depending upon the power desired for a given run."

Photograph of a man and woman standing on the back of a train with a sign that reads, "North Coast Limited." The man and woman look at each other. He holds a cigarette. She is wearing a cloche or flapper style hat.

Photograph of a group of men standing behind a stopped train in a rural area. Most of the men wear suits and hats. Some look at the camera while others look to the right. Mountains and a river are visible in the background. The train is transporting members of the Portland Commercial Club on an excursion to Lewiston, Idaho. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "No. 1911. Ptld - Lewiston exc. Commercial Club."

Photograph of a large group of men standing in front of a train. They all wear suits and hats. One carries a drum that reads, "Portland Commercial Club." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Nov. 1911. Ptld - Lewiston excursion."

Photograph of 4 people standing on the back of a passenger train at a train station. At least 1 appears to be a railroad employee. The train is transporting members of the Portland Commercial Club on an excursion to Lewiston, Idaho. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Nov. 1911, Ptld - Lewiston, Commercial Club ex."

Photograph of a group of people on the back of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. Some of the passengers look at each other. The back of the train holds a sign that reads, "Pacific Northwest American Legion." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion Special train, Ptld-Louisville. Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of a man leaning against the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. The man looks at a sign on the back of the train that reads, "Pacific Northwest American Legion." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion spl. train, Ptld-Louisville. Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of a group of people standing in front of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. Everyone in the group poses and looks at the camera. A Great Northern railroad car is behind them. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion spl. train, Ptld-Louisville. Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of a group of people on the back of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. Everyone poses and looks at the camera. The back of the train holds a sign that reads, "Pacific Northwest American Legion." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion spl. train, Ptld-Louisville. Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of a group of people on the back of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. Everyone poses and looks at the camera. The back of the train holds a sign that reads, "Pacific Northwest American Legion." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Spl. train, Am. Legion, Ptld-Louisville. Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of a man and woman standing in front of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. The man wears a suit and the woman wears a fur-lined coat. They look at the camera and smile. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion Spl. train to Louisville, Sept. 25, 1929."

Photograph of engine #902 pulling a freight train. A man stands on top of one of the railroad cars. Black smoke pours from the top of the locomotive. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Engine 902 and freight train east of Lamont, Washington." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Photograph of a westbound train traveling on the Washington side of the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. The train has a steam locomotive and has just traveled through a tunnel. To the right of the train, view looks east up the river and both sides of the gorge are visible. There is some snow on the ground. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Westbound SP&S train along Columbia River."

Photograph of 2 locomotives at Camp Clatsop, known today as Camp Rilea, in Clatsop County, Oregon. The locomotives are numbered 161 and 150 and are outlined in white. Soldiers in uniform stand next to the trains. Many of them walk toward a row of military vehicles on the left. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Camp Clatsop, ca. 1927." Photographer's stamp on the back is illegible.

Photograph of 2 locomotives at Camp Clatsop, known today as Camp Rilea, in Clatsop County, Oregon. The locomotives are numbered 161 and 150. Soldiers in uniform stand next to the trains. Many of them walk toward a row of military vehicles on the left. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Camp Clatsop."

Photograph of 3 passengers and a railroad employee boarding a train at North Bank Station in Portland, Oregon. Two women have already boarded and make their way into the railcar. They wear long white dresses with bloomers underneath and bonnets on their heads. A man accompanying them wears a suit and top hat. As he boards, he speaks to a uniformed African American railroad employee. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "North Bank Station."