A photograph of five people gathered on the observation deck of a passenger train car. One of the men wears a conductor's uniform. The man at the center wearing a suit is identified as Willem Van Hoogstraten. There are also three women wearing fur coats. A group of people wave from the train platform. Signs on the railing of the train car read, "North Coast Limited," and, "Great Northern Empire Builder." A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "On observation deck, next to conductor: Willem Van Hoogstraaten (sic.), conductor, Portland Symphony Society. Photo - 1929."

Photograph of 2 men standing at a water pump station as water shoots out of various pipes onto an SP&S locomotive. One man holds onto a lever that controls the water pressure, while the other man looks on. Water comes out of 5 different pipes at various heights.

Photograph of US Mail car # 1461, taken in a train yard. A man in a white uniform can be seen in the doorway of the train.

A group of Union Pacific stewardesses, in uniform, preparing to work aboard the “City of Portland” train. From left to right: La Verne Jensen, Patricia Holcomb, Veneta A. Minor, Joy Siemens, Mary H Foley, Georgia M. Rogers, Shirley M. Marley, and Dorothy J. Sherrod. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, May 30, 1947 (negative 1 of 3).

Photograph showing a group of men in an auditorium. Several men are seated on the stage, while one stands at the front. Other suited men sit in the audience facing the stage. Two American flags are hung at either side of the stage.

Photograph of train cars with cord wood, waiting on track. Five individuals can be seen standing at the head of the train, next to sign post and wooden building. Trees and power lines can be seen behind the train.

Photograph of 3 men looking at their watches on a platform at Union Station in Portland, Oregon. On the track next to them is an SP&S streamlined train no. 801. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "SP&S streamlined train no. 2 at Union Station, Portland, Ore. (Engineer, fireman and conductor comparing watches.)" Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photograph of 5 workers in an SP&S freight warehouse. The workers hold hand trucks and are transporting large sacks. On the right are rows of barrels. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "SP&S Freight Warehouse." Stamp on the back for The Angelus Studio.

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. The engine is outlined in white. Handwritten label on the front of the print reads, "Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. New E-1 type passenger oil burner. Length - 109 ft. 2 in. Total weight 879,600 lb. Diameter drive wheels - 77 in. Tender capacity 6,040 gal. fuel oil & 20,000 gal. water. Delivered June-21-1938." Second note reads, "Lacey, Spokane, 16998." Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Engine 700 used in passenger train service on SP&S Mainline between Portland and Spokane. Length of engine and tender 110 feet, 6.75 inches." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photography, Spokane, Wn. Second stamp on the back indicates a Portland company but is faded and illegible. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_015.]

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. A newspaper article pasted to the back of the print has the headline, "This is one of the huge new oil-burning locomotives recently put into operation by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle railway. It represents the latest development in diesel locomotion." A stamp on the back gives the date as July 10, 1938. Handwritten note on the back states, "Oregon Journal Photo." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photograph. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_011.]

Photograph showing a group of men standing next to an SP&S steam locomotive no. 54 in Seaside, Oregon. The men appear to be employees of SP&S, as some wear train conductor or engineer uniforms. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "SP&S train with Eng. #54 at Seaside, Oregon."

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 4 railroad employees standing in front of a train. They all smile at Railroad Conductor O.A. Johnson, who stands second from the left. Johnson shakes hands with the man on the far right. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Retirement of O.A. Johnson - Aug. 1, 1954. Left to right: C.H. Krauspe - Brakeman, O.A. Johnson, H. Waldhelm - Brakeman, J. Stetson - Pullman Conductor." Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photograph of men posing at a retirement dinner for SP&S executive John Dickson at the Aero Club in Portland, Oregon. Men sit along the outside of 2 long banquet tables that face each other. The tables are set for dinner. At the far end, a 3rd table connects them. Four men stand behind this table. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Complimentary dinner to John Dickson on his retirement as Superintendent of Motive Power of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, given by his associates at the Areo (sic) Club, Portland, Ore." Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photograph of 3 railroad employees posing outside a train. From left to right, they are a conductor, a brakeman, and another conductor. The conductor on the left stands on the ground while the brakeman and conductor on the right stand on the steps leading up into the train. All 3 hang onto a handlebar on the outside of the train. They look at the camera and smile. Stamp on the back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Photograph of 4 railroad employees standing in front of a train. The second from the left is Railroad Conductor F.P. Allen, who wears his uniform. The other 3 men wear suits with hats and trench coats. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Part of railroad delegation on arrival SP&S train No. 1 Portland Union Station March 18, 1952 on the occasion of retirement of SP&S conductor, F.P. Allen: J L Monahan, Asst. Superintendent F P Allen, Conductor A J Hunt, Asst. to Vice President and General Manager
H W Shields, General Passenger Agent." Stamp on back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Photograph of a group of men standing in front of an SP&S train. Most of the men wear suits, hats, and trenchcoats, except for 2 men who wear railroad conductor uniforms. The 6th from the left is Railroad Conductor F.P. Allen, who is retiring. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Railroad delegation on arrival SP&S train No. 1 Portland Union Station March 18, 1952 on occasion of retirement of SP&S conductor, F.P. Allen: W.T. Cowan, Superintendent of Dining Care
A.G. Marble, Chief of Personnel
J.H. Jones, Manager N.P. Terminal Co. H. Stall, Pullman Conductor
J.L. Monahan, Asst. Superintendent
F.P. Allen, Conductor
A.J. Hunt, Asst. to Vice President and General Manager
O.A. Johnson, Conductor
B.P. Bennett, Chairman O.R.C. and Conductor
E.A. Blew, Retired Conductor
B.E. Kennelly, Chairman B.R.T.
D.R. McDougall, Conductor
H.W. Shields, General Passenger Agent"
Stamp on the back for Alfred A. Monner, photographer for the Oregon Journal.

Photograph of a railroad conductor, engineer, and fireman standing beside a train and looking at their watches. The fireman stands behind the 2 other men, hanging on the side of the train. A sign for Warrenton is visible in the left background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Condr. Dan McDougall, Engineer Ben Anderson and Fireman John Carroll compare watches at Warrenton, Ore. beside train No. 21, Sept. 18, 1951." Stamp on the back for Carl E. Vermilya, Staff Photographer for the Oregonian.

Photograph of Railroad Conductor D.R. McDougall holding a watch in his left hand and taking notes in a notebook with his right hand. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Conductor D.R. McDougall registering SP&S train No. 21 in at Warrenton, Ore. passenger station, Sept. 18, 1951." Stamp on the back for Carl E. Vermilya, Staff Photographer for the Oregonian.

Full length portrait of W. Traub in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. To the left additional information about another photographed individual can e seen (incomplete).

Full length portrait of T. Frack wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “T. Frack.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.

Full length portrait of T. Frack, wearing jacket and hat, with arms crossed. Written on the bottom of the photograph is “T. Frack, over 20 years ago.” The photograph is a reproduction of another image, with visible pins.

Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “W. Oldman.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.

Full length portrait of S.J. Laird in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. On a left, another portrait of an unidentified individual can be seen.

Full length portrait of R. Olson in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.

Full length portrait of a man in uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “R. Bartholemew.” To the left is another employee portrait of an unidentified man in the same uniform.

Full length portrait of P. Hughes in uniform and hat, with hands in pocket. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.