Collection Timeline

1878 to 1985

1878
Built by Porter and Bell in 1878 formerly "Blue Mountain" of the Walla Walla & Columbia Railroad.

1879
A copy of the track laying records for the Northern Pacific Railroad spanning from 1879 to 1945

1888
Northern Pacific locomotive No. 9 at Spokane Falls.

1905
A photograph of a man driving a passenger car. The photo is taken headon, showing the car approaching. Pictured on the car are two men, one dressed in a professional suit, another in clothing that appears to suit that of a railroad worker.
A photograph of construction workers taking a break while sitting on a suspended metal bar intended for the construction of bridge 38 of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A photograph of the damage to newly laid railroad tracks in the aftermath of a granite rock slide.
A photograph of the construction of a railroad in Potlatch, specifically a log chute transporting water and lumber, as part of the Clearwater Unit of Potlatch Forests, Inc.
A photograph of three men in the process of building a track for Nez Perce & Idaho Train Engine no. 4 to be moved to the 4-spot for transport to Lewiston. Herb Banks had charge of conditioning the engine for movement to Lewiston.
A photograph of Bridge 5, broken and submerged, underneath Orofino Creek.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge. People can be seen on the bridge walking toward the fire.
A small slip of paper describing small snow removal units in Orofino, Idaho, used to remove snow to allow trains to continue to traverse across the state.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge. People can be seen on the bridge walking toward the fire.
The Camas Prairie Railroad Station in Lewiston, Idaho.
The Winchester Lumber Mill Engine making a delivery to Camas Prairie.
A photograph of several construction workers standing atop a bridge, pulling a train engine out of a river. The train engine is not pictured in the photograph captured.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 375, carrying Train #10, located near Troy, ID.
A photograph of the aftermath of a rock slide just outside Tunnel #7 on the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A photograph of what is colloquially known as a 'slide ass loader', describing a particular type of loading and transportation that is seen in this image.
Railroad worker Scoop Smith standing in the snowy, winter terrain in front of a frozen, snow-covered train engine in Grangeville, Idaho.
A photograph of a CAT finally dragging Nez Perce & Idaho Train Engine 4 out of its place of abandonment.
A photograph of a freight train moving across a countryside landscape, a coniferous mountainside in the background, and a picket fence in the foreground.
A photograph of Herb Banks and his team struggling to keep the train engine on the tracks when attempting to transport it to the 4-spot, to move it to Lewiston.The picture shows a derailed train engine, with the workers trying to place it back onto the tracks.
The Grangeville Local crossing Lawyers Canyon Bridge on the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A photograph of what appears to be a large train accident, with several train cars toppling over the edge of the tracks onto the rolling hills. The train engine isn't pictured, only the freight cars that have been affected.
Northern Pacific Engine 684 when in service on the Yellowstone Park Line.
A paper copy of a photograph of a PFI steam engine and caboose at Potlatch Forest Inc. in Headquarters, Idaho. Snow plow stores for years at Potlatch.
A photograph of a train engine crash caused because of rotten wood in some scaffolding at Lewiston Yards.
A photograph of crashed train #1618 near Lenore, Idaho. The crash occurred because the engineer fell asleep and didn't see the oncoming rock slide.
A photograph of Earl Cash sitting on the steps up to a train car.
A photograph of a train engine crossing Bridge 5 at Orofino Creek.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684, being kept inside a shed, located at Fargo.
A postcard of Locomotive #1, printed by Thatcher & Kling, distributed at Lewiston's Kodak Store
The Northern Pacific Bus Car that ran from Spokane to Lewiston.
A photograph of a freight train carrying logs through a mountainous, coniferous forest. Located '3 and 1/2 miles South of Headquarters,' according to caption.
A three-page index of train engines that lists pertinent information including history and origin.
A photograph of Nez Perce 4 as it looked in 1950 after having been abandoned off the end of a spur at Nez Perce.
A photograph of a moving train engine huffing through the snow.
A Baldwin 'hog'. The Baldwin hogs were some of Northern Pacific's most famous engines and some of the largest when built from 1883 through 1891. All were assigned to the mountain divisions, mainly Livingston to Helena and Butte, and in the Coeur d'Alenes and Cascades. Several were used on the Camas Prairie in later years. Most of the hogs were in service for 50 to 60 years.
A photograph of the process of building Bridge 5 across Orofino Creek.
A postcard of several railroad workers eating a meal together on the train engine.
Two train engines, NP&I no. 4, and NP 5139, being towed to Spokane for an exhibition showing.
A photograph of Train Engine 2211 wrecked at the Lewiston Yards. It is documented that no one was hurt from the crash.
A photograph of a Clearwater Timber Co. Train Engine transporting a large amount of lumber.
The Camas Prairie Railroad Station in Lewiston, Idaho.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 on exhibition with the Minnetonka at Pasco.
A document containing typed answers to a list of 9 questions about the Craig Mountain Railroad, answers provided by Hal Riegger. Questions assumed to be created by John Ulrich, or 'Jack'.
A photograph of a man operating a passenger car, moving across Bridge 38. Pictured in the foreground is a man supervising the action, as well as the back of the head of a dog.
A photograph of Z.A. Johnson in his office, located inside the Kettenbach Building on West Main St., Lewiston, ID.
A man holds a gun while standing next to a passenger car full of cargo and materials. Behind him is a construction car with three men inside.
A photograph of a Clearwater Timber Co. Train Engine moving through Potlatch, ID in the snow.
A stationary rotary snow plow in East Lewiston, on the Ready Tracks, about to plow snow. This rotary was equipped with 2 electric motors.
A black and white photograph of what is colloquially called a 'Logger Line' stuck in the water next to a pair of railroad tracks.
A photograph of a construction vehicle on the tracks near Bridge 5, across Orofino Creek.
A photograph of a fir bluff weed burner in the distance removing plant growth on the railroad.
A souvenir sample copy of a Camas Prairie Railroad Company Timesheet.
A photograph of a train engine transporting lumber near Headquarters, Idaho.
A photograph of the construction of a railroad in the Clearwater Unit of Potlatch Forest, Inc. near Potlatch.
A photograph of an aerial view of Potlatch, Idaho.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine Q-1 2138, of which connected with the Camas Prairie passenger trains. This specific train engine operated on the Spokane-Lewiston route.
The upper Camas Prairie landscape, complete with the rolling hills and the cloudy skies.
A photograph of the beginning processes of building Bridge 5 crossing Orofino Creek.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Heavy black smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge.
Train Engine 324, followed by Grangeville Local Train Engine, approaching North Lapwai.
Northern Pacific Engine 684 during a showing, where several men were present to admire said engine for her beauty.
A photograph of a vacant wooden bridge for freight train crossings. The photograph shows the entire scaffolding of the bridge, allowing for the full height of the bridge to be registered. Located '3 and 1/2 miles South of Headquarters,' according to a caption.
A man stands on the scaffolding of Bridge 46.
A photograph of either Ron Nixon or Don Colby posing with a nice company car. Excerpt from Ron Nixon: "It was several days later before 684 was ready to be moved from Craigmont to Lewiston, so this time I had time to make arrangements for a company car beforehand. Also decided to take retired Division Superintendent Don Colby along with me as he was very much of a railfan and one of my best friends. He often went with me on picture-taking trips. When he was superintendent at Missoula he would often take me places in his private car, which was pretty darn nice."
A photograph of the construction of a railroad in Potlatch.
A paper copy of a photograph of the loading of lumber onto a freight train at camp 4 in Headquarters, Idaho. Logs are decked for loading the same way that, at a river's edge, there is waiting for high water to be pushed into the water.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine 782. Picture taken at Stuart, Idaho in about 1902 (Stuart renamed Kooskia).
A photograph of a freight train exiting a bridge into tunnel 22 to Grangeville. This picture is taken with the train approaching the camera headon, with the line of cars seen stretching through the background.. The tunnel is not seen at all from this angle.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Lens flare obscures most of the photo, but smoke can be seen billowing from a fire on the railroad bridge.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 and the elk kill at Gardiner, Montana, in 1911. The depot is from Cinnabar, end of the Yellowstone Park Line, where it was in use until about 1902 when it was moved to Gardiner, 3 miles south. Ron Nixon learned to telegraph in this depot in 1924.
A photograph of the Parkwater Roundhouse as see from the window of an airplane. An excerpt from Ron Nixon: 'Remember my remark about Joe Lux suing us. So maybe some of these remarks may be unacceptable. Anyway I knew Joe pretty well as I was the go-between with him and NP during negotiations to retrieve 684. So after the deal was closed I asked him to be sure to let me know when the engine was to be moved Nez Perce to Craigmont so as to get pictures. Time went by and I heard nothing from him. He lived in Spokane so it would have been a simple city phone call. I called him a couple of times and he said 'not yet' or words to that effect. Then late one night when I was working with the CP operator at Lewiston he mentioned that CP men were going to Nez Perce to get the 684 moving. So I called Joe and he said, 'Oh yes. They plan on moving it at eight in the morning.' !!!! I had no automobile at the time but had access to NP company cars. NP said I could use one but would have to get it back the same night, which of course was impossible. I checked with the bus companies and there was no bus I could get to Lewiston before the next morning. So as a last resort I called the airport and found that there was a plan for Lewiston at six in the morning. After some hectic getting-ready, I was on the plane and took this picture of the Parkwater roundhouse as we went over it. A little dull as I shot it through the window and it was real early in the morning. Got to Lewiston in time to catch the CP going to Craigmont. Then I had to bum a ride to Nez Perce on the Nez Perce truck. They were already working on 684 when I got there. You already have my first pictures.'
Northern Pacific Train Engine 1506 stuck in the snow on the Grangeville line in the winter of 1950. Several workers are pictured trying to dig it out of the snow.
Union Pacific Train Engine 2211 on the Camas Prairie Railroad North of Orofino on the way to Headquarters.
A photograph of pile driving occurring on bridge 66 of the Camas Prairie Railroad. Five unidentified workers stand atop the railroad scaffolding.
A photograph of a stationary passenger automobile. Three unidentified men pose around the car.
A photograph of log loading occurring at camp #4. Logs are decked for loading.
A photograph of an NP & I combine, bought from Northern Pacific. About 50 years old.
A photograph of a damaged railroad leading up to Kamiah Bridge in Kamiah, Idaho.
Craig Mountain Railroad Co.'s Heisler Engine #2 carrying a freight of lumber.
A photograph of pile driving occurring on bridge 66 of the Camas Prairie Railroad. Four unidentified men stand atop the railroad scaffolding.
Northern Pacific Decapod Engine No. 2, stationary at a train yard. Northern Pacific had only two Decapods; they were the largest engines in the world when built by Baldwin in 1886 for service over the Cascades before completion of the Stampede tunnel. Originally numbered 500 and 501, they were renumbered to 1 and 2 in 1896. Both were assigned to the Camas Prairie for many years before the 1 was scrapped. The 2 ended its career switching at Hoquiam and Aberdeen, Washington.
A photograph of Train Engine no. 652, sold at Big Folk and International Railroad.
A photograph of Train Engine 2211 wrecking at the Lewiston Yards. It is documented that no one was hurt from the crash.
A photograph of the construction of Bridge 38, located between Craigmont and Ferdinand. The photographs shows workers assembling the log scaffolding that holds the bridge up.
Mr. Radford readying the bell for engine no. 4 to be on display and open to the public for admiration. The whistle was removed after each showing to prevent further thievery.
A photograph of several construction workers building the beginnings of a railroad.
The Minnetonka at Pasco, WA. The Minnetonka was the first Northern Pacific engine. It worked west from Lake Superior building the Northern Pacific. It was shipped by foot and helped build from Ralama to Tacoma. When the tracks were laid from Ausworth to Spokane it was used in construction. Before the tracks arrived in Spokane the little engine was removed from this service.
A Camas Prairie Railroad Police Badge, with the words 'NT & UP Lines' along the bottom.
A small document describing specific circumstances and conditions of three specific train engines that operated in Headquarters, Idaho, in working relationship with Potlatch Forests, Inc.
A photograph of Herb Banks cutting a groove into the rail of the roundhouse track after they tried to jump engine 4 over it and it wouldn't jump.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train engine no. 347 at Lewiston Train Yards in 1931, Northern Pacific's last class E-3. NP and UP power was used on the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A photograph of railroad construction machinery sitting on bridge 38 of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A paper copy of a photograph of Train Engine #77, belonging to Union Pacific Camas Prairie, carrying a large lumber load.
Two railroad workers building the railroad atop bridge 38 on the Camas Prairie Railroad
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge. People can be seen on the bridge walking toward the fire.
Nez Perce & Idaho Engine No. 3.
A rotary snow plow stuck in a blizzard in the winter of 1950 on the Camas Prairie Railroad. There are several railroad workers pictured trying to dig it out of the snow.
A Camas Prairie rotary snow plow amidst billows of smoke and snow.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge. People can be seen on the bridge walking toward the fire.
A photograph of railroad tracks in the snow and the high snowy banks that surround them on either side.
A photograph of Train Engines No. 11 and 12, of which wait out an uncertain future in Nez Perce, Idaho in the summer of 1973. No. 11, a 1936 built Plymouth, 250 HP was acquired from the Ohio & Morenci in 1952. No. 12, a 1935 built Packard, 190 HP was acquired from the Detroit Harbor Terminals in 1952, at a bargain price of $40,000/00 for the twin engines. The two gas powered locomotives pulled the Nez Perce out of the Depression, using only $5.00 worth of gasoline for the 27 mile round trip to Craigmont, Idaho, where a steam locomotive would burn $30.00 worth of coal. For 20 years, the tiny four-wheelers pulled the heave wheat loaded box cars out of the Nez Perce prairie.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train engine no. 2. Northern Pacific had only two decapods which were also made into switchers later on.
Northern Pacific Engine 688, a brother of 684.
A photograph of the train car cabins for residents/permanent employees at Potlatch Forest, Inc. in Potlatch, Idaho.
A photograph of UP freight train headed for Spokane on Hinkle-Spokane mainline, near Palouse Falls.
Nez Perce & Idaho Engine No. 1.
A photograph of a train engine crash caused because of rotten wood in some scaffolding at Lewiston Yards.
Nez Perce & Idaho Engine No. 2.
A photograph of a Potlatch Forest Inc. caboose at Headquarters, Idaho.
A group of railroad workers taking a break and enjoying each others' company on the side of the railroad, on the road between Orofino and Headquarters.
Pile driving occurring on bridge 66 of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
Railroad workers cleaning up a rock slide just outside Tunnel #7 near Grangeville.
The Craig Mountain Railroad Heisler Engine #2 with four railroad workers standing to the left of the engine. One of these workers is Ansel McKenzie, the train engineer.
Union Pacific Train Engine 2211 on the Camas Prairie Railroad north of Orofino on the way to Headquarters.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 1506 moving through plowed tracks in the winter of 1950 on the Grangeville Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 1506 stuck in the snow on the Grangeville line in the winter of 1950. Several workers are pictured trying to dig it out of the snow.
A child inside the cab of Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 during one of the times that it was on display.
A photograph of log train #74 transporting lumber to Arkansas Hardwood Mill in the mid-1960's.
A paper copy of a photograph of a freight train engine carrying a lumber load near the Headquarters Area.
A photograph of an unidentified lumber camp in Potlatch, ID.
A photograph of several construction workers standing atop a bridge, pulling a train engine out of a river. The train engine is not pictured in the photograph captured.
A photograph of several construction workers using handcars to begin the construction process of laying a railroad.
Craig Mountain Railroad Co.'s Engine No. 1.
A photograph of a train transporting large amounts of timber. In the foreground are large stacks of logs waiting for transportation.
A photograph of a submerged railroad, possibly bridge 13.
A close-up photograph of a lantern marker on Train Engine 4, overrun with bird nests.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine no. 1 at Reubens, Idaho. This engine was specially built and originally hauled train supplies when the Cascades' Stampede Tunnel was built.
A photograph of several construction workers standing atop a bridge, pulling a train engine out of a river. The train engine is not pictured in the photograph captured.
A paper copy of a photograph of a timer train belonging to Clearwater Timber Co. in Headquarters, Idaho.
A photograph of Bridge 50.1 on the Camas Prairie Railroad next to the Kamiah Mine. Smoke billows from a fire on the railroad bridge.
Nez Perce & Idaho Engine no. 4 being prepared for movement to Nez Perce for the first time. In 1928 the 684 was sent to Livingston to be scrapped but at about that time the NP&I needed another engine and bought the 681. It was reconditioned in the Livingston shop, largest on the Northern Pacific.
A photograph of lumber workers loading white pine logs with a pair of railroad tongs at Camp 14 for Potlatch. Near Bovill, Idaho.
A photograph of pile driving occurring on bridge 66 of the Camas Prairie Railroad. Two men stand on the railroad scaffolding while another is atop the pile driver machinery.
An unidentified freight train crossing bridge 38 of the Camas Prairie Railroad. The picture is taken from the ground, from a great distance away, allowing for the scaffolding and infrastructure of the bridge to be seen.
Railroad workers cleaning up a granite rock slide with construction vehicles.
A photograph of the Union Pacific Train Engine 1759 (which worked out of Lewiston, Idaho) leased to the Camas Prairie Railroad Co.
A photograph of a train engine transporting lumber in Potlatch, Idaho.
A photograph of Passenger Train 311 moving through the Pullman Junction. Details from the creator about the train: 'Substitute standard equipment on train 311. Since no more RPO, only baggage car is used. Very unusual is newer mainline North Coast Limited coach on rear. Note 'Y' lead track in front of first coach.'
A paper copy of a photograph of an established train camp (possibly Camp 51, 52, 55 or 59) out of Headquarters.
A paper copy of a photograph of Train Engine #74 carrying a large lumber load in Headquarters, Idaho.
A photograph of a 'Baldwin hog' as they looked before being converted to switchers.

1908
A postcard of Half Moon Bridge on the Lewiston-Grangeville line of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A postcard of the Lawyer Canyon Viaduct, which is 1,488 feet long and 287 feet high. This bridge is part of the Lewiston-Grangeville line of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
The first passenger train into Grangeville, Idaho, December 3, 1908.
Construction of the Lawyers Canyon railroad trestle.
A postcard of Tunnel No. 2 on the Lewiston-Grangeville line of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
Correspondence between an unidentified Cominco Representative and Hal Riegger, regarding Cominco's small collection of pictures on early railroading.
A photograph of the construction of the Lawyer's Canyon Bridge Construction.
A postcard of The Loop on the Lewiston-Grangeville Line of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A postcard of The Loop and Bridge No. 19 below the Lewiston-Grangeville line of the Camas Prairie Railroad.

1911
Craig mountain lumber mill 3-4 years after its construction, construction started in 1911.

1915
Pictured is a threshing crew and equipment on the Camas Prairie
Winchester Lake and mill in background. Winchester Lake was a man-made lake for the mill's operation. People pictured swimming in the lake.
Craig Mountain Lumber Mill, Winchester, Idaho. Pictured on the side of a man-made lake in operation with an active smokestack.

1920
Wheat cart hauling wheat near Winchester
Horses hauling logs for the Craig Mountain Lumber Company.

1921
Log dumping pond on Winchester Lake pictured with a Mill worker

1925
A photograph of the aftermath of weed burning in order to clear dirt for the railroad to be built. Also captured in the photo are the beginnings of a tunnel being created, and a stack of lumber waiting to be used to construct the railroad.
A photograph of 4-4-0 Number 3, lettered for the predecessor Nez Perce and Idaho Railroad, poses with engineer Sam Stenseon and fireman Alva Senters in the summer of 1925. Long an institution on this Idaho common carrier, the Number 3 would work at Nez Perce for another 25 years before a deserved retirement would come. Photographed by Ray Thomas and collected by Ken Brovald.

1926
A photograph of a landscape view of Headquarters before the logging operation was integrated there.
A paper copy of a photograph of the Clearwater Timber Co. in Lewiston, Idaho.
A paper copy of a photograph of Camp #6 of Potlatch Forest Inc. in Headquarters, Idaho. Typical of many camps. Note cars (autos) in background are of 1926-27 vintage. Revling.
A paper copy of a photograph of a trestle bridge under construction in the woods. Due to the surrounding foliage, it's likely that the bridge is not being constructed on a mainline railroad. Location unknown, somewhere in Idaho.

1927
A paper copy of a photograph of the Rutledge logging operation near Clarkia.
A paper copy of a photograph of Headquarters, ID in August of 1927.
A paper copy of a photograph of the first log train out of JP, looking south.
A photograph of the first log train out of J.P. in Potlatch, Idaho.
A photograph of a locomotive crane lifting wood at the unloading dock in Potlatch, Idaho.

1928
A photograph of a freight train carrying logs across the countryside. In the background there is a wooden shed in front of a coniferous forest.
A photograph of a freight train approaching the camera in mountainous terrain, snow covering much of the ground, suggesting winter months in terms of time. The same photograph as the previous picture, just a larger print with white borders.
A photograph of a freight train approaching the camera in mountainous terrain. The snow covering much of the ground suggests the photo was taken during the winter months.

1929
A photograph of a freight train moving down a mountainous hillside, surrounded by coniferous trees on either side. Located '3 and 1/2 miles South of Headquarters'
A photograph of a group of men loading large metal barrels, along with other supplies and materials, onto a small transport train. Located '3 and 1/2 miles South of Headquarters,' according to caption.

1931
A photograph of a toppled, partly submerged train engine being raised out of the water using construction machinery. Captured in the background is a group of several people watching the process happen.
A photograph of a train engine covered almost completely with snow.
A photograph of a toppled, partly submerged train engine being raised out of the water using construction machinery. Captured in the background is a group of several people watching the process happen.

1934
Passenger train on Winchester branch at Craig Junction.

1939
Northern Pacific Engine 684 while in service with the Nez Perce & Idaho Co. (known as NP&I #4 then), taken in Craigmont, Idaho.

1940
A photograph of a 1936 Ford truck/bus that hauled mail and passengers between Nez Perce and Craigmont until 1946 when all passenger service was discontinued. In this scene the rail mounted truck receives the morning mail in preparation for its 13.5 mile trip to Craigmont and a connection with the Camas Prairie railroad to Lewiston, Idaho.

1941
Northern Pacific's B-12 railway post office seen at what appears to be a railway station.
Camas Prairie CP 22's wrecker kitchen car resting on a railroad track.

1945
Logging camp with what appears to be a logging crane behind it
Logging camp in the 1940's pictured with a locomotive in the background.

1947
A photograph of Union Pacific Train Engine 2100 'McArthur' class (a Mikado re-named after Pearl Harbor). Oil burner, mainly when used on Headquarters Branch to help avoid fires.
Camas Prairie No. 18 brunch car sitting still.

1948
A photograph of derailed Union Pacific Train Engine 2881 from another point of view. 'Passenger service between Lewiston and Ayer Junction. Equipped with acknowledging devices and primitive automatic Traincontrol used on Union Pacific mainline'. - Bill Clem
An old receipt of 25 photocopies made by Ken C. Brovald, included in a letter to Hal Riegger in which Brovald requests reimbursement.
A photograph of a rotary snow plow at work at Fenn, Idaho on the Camas Railroad Company.
A photograph of derailed Union Pacific Train Engine 2881. 'Passenger service between Lewiston and Ayer Junction. Equipped with acknowledging devices and primitive automatic Traincontrol used on Union Pacific mainline.' - Bill Clem
A photograph of a rotary snow plow at work at Fenn, Idaho on the Camas Railroad Company.

1949
A photograph of the East Guill End of Tunnel No. 5 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad. In this picture, you can see all the way through the tunnel.
A paper copy of a photograph of Camas Prairie's 'big hook' at the Lewiston roundhouse in 1949. In later years, the Camas Prairie relied on MofW equipment from parents UP and NP, and still later from the UP and BN.
A photograph of Tunnel No. 7 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad. The view was taken to show the solid timber lining inside the portal at the Grangeville end of the tunnel.
CP 28 motorcar mounted to railroad tracks (Todd Sullivan Collection noted on back).
A photograph of Tunnel No.3 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad. The picture captures two men standing at the mouth of the tunnel.
Northern Pacific passenger locomotive pictured with B-12 railway post office locomotive stopped at a train station in Lewiston, Idaho.
A photograph of Tunnel No.3 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad. The picture is taken from the West Lewiston end.
A photograph of Tunnel No. 7 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad. This perspective shows the scaffolding of the outside of the tunnel.
A photograph of Tunnel No. 7 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad, taken from the East Grangeville entrance of the tunnel.
A photograph of Tunnel No. 7 on the Lapwai Branch of the Camas Prairie Railroad, taken from the West Lewiston end of the tunnel.

1950
A photograph of train engine #1506 coming up from the engine terminal in preparation for carrying local freight to Grangeville.
A photograph of the train conductor for train #662 phoning the dispatcher to let him know he is going to do some work in North Lapwai, forcing the train engines to stop for him.
A photograph of two freight trains passing each other in Spalding, Idaho, as they move in opposite directions. One (train #314) is bound for Spokane, and the other (#2100) is headed for Grangeville on the Grangeville line.
A section man filling a switch lamp with oil in the engine terminal of the East Lewiston Train Yard.
A photograph of Nez Perce & Idaho no. 9 in the enormous Nez Perce roundhouse, with the 4-spot rusting a long ways from a track. Excerpt from Ron Nixon: 'This was about the time I finished negotiations with NP President Macfarlane and Nez Perce President Lux - who by the way is the north end of a horse going south - but you'd better not mention the fact. He was as uncooperative as anyone I've ever dealt with.'
A photograph of passenger train #323 coming back to the East Lewiston Depot from Stites, Idaho.
A photograph of the Nez Perce & Idaho depot, where the general offices and headquarters for the railroad are held.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine, nicknamed 'Minnetonka' at St. Paul
A photograph of Passenger Train #314 heading up the Clearwater River Valley for Spokane.
A photograph of train engine #4922 and train engine #1098 being examined and worked on in the train yard, while a third engine (#1506) prepares to carry freight to Grangeville.
A photograph of train engine #3217 just coming in from Riparia with train #74. The picture takes place at the west end of the East Lewiston Train Yard, the engine on its way to the engine terminal.
A photograph of train engine #1506 taking sand by the coal dock in the East Lewiston Train Yard.
A photograph of train engine #3217 on table, while two other engines stand by in the East Lewiston Train Yard.
A photograph of freight train #662 about to cross a metal railway bridge while headed for Spokane from Arrow, ID.

1951
Northern Pacific Train Engine 1521 switching with NP&I Engine 9 at Craigmont to take Engine 4 all the way to Lewiston. More views of the switching of engines.
A photograph of a few stationary train engines resting near the turntable in the Lewiston Train Yard.
A photograph of engine #1098 carrying train engine #1416 onto the table to be turned to go out on Train #314 to Spokane.
A photograph of Northern Pacific 1521, Grangeville local near Culdesac, September 26,1951
A photograph of a log jammer, tipped over after an attempt at lifting too heavy a log, which was not righted because the woods track in the background was abandoned to trucks.
A photograph of a 'Whitcomb 70-ton Diesel #74 with caboose #611, just in from Camp 60 with a log tain. Engine #74 and two mates were delivered in 1948. They had 650 H.P. and were built with extra-heavy traction motors to lug up 5%-plus grades at 2-4 mph and were the first diesels to be used successfully in logging.'
A photograph of NP&I Engine 9 at Craigmont. It hauled Engine 4 from Nez Perce in the middle of the night without any oil in the journals. "A wonder they made it."
A photograph of train engine #1506 hauling 500 tons (its limit) of Grangeville local freight up the east wall of Lapwai Creek Canyon.
A photograph of a few stationary train motors located near the Winchester, Idaho train depot.
A photograph of a retired train engine at the west end of the train yard in Headquarters, Idaho.
Northern Pacific B-14 railway post office locomotive pictured with a railway express truck being loaded with mail in Grangeville, Idaho. Two postal workers loading the locomotive from a rail cart.
A photograph of train engine Heisler #6 tying up at engine house after taking a couple of cars of lumber to the Camas Prairie R.R. interchange at Craig Junction.
A photograph of the Lewiston Train Yard in Lewiston, ID. The photo shows train engine #4922 working the yard past the rip track area. An employee is repairing the wheel hoist in a manner that would have been frowned on by OSHA a generation later.
A photograph of Extra 1521 West Train fulfilling timetable obligation to stop 10 minutes to cool wheels and inspect train on the downgrade through Lapwai Creek Canyon.
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine 1521 switching with NP&I Engine 9 at Craigmont to take Engine 4 all the way to Lewiston.
A photograph of President Lux (left) signing away train engine 684 in the private car of George Ernstrom (right), Northern Pacific's General Mechanical Superintendent.
A photograph of the Extra 1521 West Train moving through the Camas Prairie near Craigmont, Idaho.
A photograph of a stationary train engine located near Craig Mountain Lumber Co. Mill.
NP&I Engine 4 being taken to Lewiston, located near the caboose of the train line.
Passenger locomotive No. 2714 pictured with B-21 railway post office locomotive just outside of Lewiston, Idaho with people and carts.
A photograph of Engineer Odell (in the gangway), and Fireman Cash inside of NP&I 9.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 1521 in two at Reubens, carrying freight as well as Train Engine no. 4.
A photograph of two train engines ready to depart the depot to carry passenger trains to Stites (on Train #324) and Grangeville (on Train #344).
A photograph of train engine '#2711 hugging mightily at the rear of Extra 2504 West, the Headquarters logger in Deer Creek, Idaho.'
A photograph taken from inside an empty gondola of Northern Pacific Train Engine 1521, carrying a big amount of freight, as well as Train Engine no. 4 near the caboose.
Don Colby inside an empty gondola, where numerous pictures were taken by Ron Nixon.
A photograph of train engine #2504 carrying a freight of logs across the mountainside out of Headquarters, passing a logging spur of Potlatch Forest Industries.
Northern Pacific B-14 railway post office locomotive stopped on railroad tracks.
A photograph of train engine Heisler #72 in front of the engine house.
A photograph of Train #344 running through Lapwai Creek Valley on its way to Grangeville, passing motor B-14 in the process.
A photograph of train engine #2504 stopping for the night in Orofino after dropping off a shipment of log loads in Headquarters, Idaho.

1952
Northern Pacific Engine 1359 taking NP&I Engine 4 out of the Parkwater roundhouse after renovation.

1953
A photograph of Northern Pacific Train Engine 684, taken by famous Northern Pacific photographer Warren McGee, who took many renowned photos of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 on exhibition at Missoula.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 5139 and 684 (renamed from NP&I no. 4) at Parkwater Roundhouse, the big and the little.

1954
A photograph of the 'rear of private car assigned to Division Superintendent George Slorah, on train 311, is gas-electric B12.' Seen at Arrow Junction.
A photograph of the front-facing view of a stationary locomotive engine in Lewiston Train Yards. It appears as if the train is headed straight toward you. 'UP 2-3-2 #2100 (name of engine) sits next to the roundhouse. The private car of NP Idaho Division superintendent B.L. Slorah is on the turntable in the background.'
Northern Pacific B-18 railway post office locomotive stopped on railroad tracks next to a brick building.
A photograph of 'train 311' unloading mail. 'Class L9, hand fired coal burning. Cab extended forward along boiler and engineer operated throttle by sitting in right cab window. Throttle up high along top of boiler. Uncomfortable for engineer and cold in winter.'
A black and white photograph of the Lewiston Train Yard in Lewiston, ID. The photo shows several stationary train cars on different tracks. The foremost car is the front of a train, and is 'among the first diesel [engines] assigned to CP'.
A photograph of Express Train B14 arriving from Grangeville at the Lewiston Depot, the mail and express being unloaded.
A photograph of derailed Northern Pacific Train Engine 1648. 'NP 1648 Pulling Camas Prairie Railroad Company Logger train hit a soft spot in track at MP 22 near Poorman Idaho June 1954. Jim Pilik hurt and fireman also. Engine cut up for scrap on the spot.' 'NP #1648 was going up to Headquarters branch and they hit a slip-off and the locomotive runned over on the left side and slid down into a hole.'
A photograph of passenger train 311 moving through the Pullman Junction towards Lewiston

1955
A photograph of Heisler 92 train engine standing serviceable near shop building.
A photograph of 'one of the crew speeders used to carry men and tools to the woods.'

1957
A photograph of Union Pacific Engine 248 stuck in its place on the tracks near Grangeville because of the immense amounts of snow. There are several workers in the photograph that are working to dig the train out.
A photograph of a worker riding a tractor as he clears old railroad ties.
A photograph of Union Pacific Engine 248 stuck in its place on the tracks near Grangeville because of the immense amounts of snow. There are several workers in the photograph that are working to dig the train out.
A photograph of several railroad workers cleaning up a newly built railroad.
A photograph of a worker riding a tractor while moving what appears to be a large piece of pipe.

1958
Northern Pacific passenger car pictured at a train station in Moscow, Idaho.
A photograph of a railroad worker climbing up a car to reach the cabin. Another worker looks out from a window in the cabin.
A photograph of Pat Ryan's Grave.
A photograph of railroad workers in the process of building a new railroad line.
A photograph of a freight train weaving through the mountainous Idaho forests. The picture is taken from quite high atop a hill or mountain, almost from a bird's eye view.

1959
A photograph of Bridge 66, and some sort of metal structure, likely part of the construction equipment, underneath it.

1960
A historical souvenir documenting an excursion of the Camas Prairie Railroad moving from Lewiston to Grangeville and back. Sponsored by the Grangeville Lewiston Lions Club, Ann Adams writes on the history of the Camas Prairie Railroad, as well providing information about the excursion at hand.
A photograph of a passenger train in Grangeville, ID. This is a 'special train sponsored by Lewiston Lions Club. Believe this to be the last passenger train operated by CP.'
A photograph of a 'Lions Club Special' passenger train near Reubens, ID, en route to Grangeville.

1962
A photograph of the Riparie Bridge in Walla Walla. Rolling hills extend in the background.
A photograph of the Riparie Bridge extending across a ravine in Walla Walla. There are a few men wearing construction hats standing to the right of the bridge, with rolling hills extending in the background.

1963
A photograph of the beginning piles of a bridge across a specific canyon. A construction vehicle sits alongside the river in the background. Mountains stretch past the river in the background.

1964
Correspondence between John Ulrich and the Manager of the Advertising and Publicity Department, providing information and company files regarding the Snake River Branch Railway System.
A photograph of the snowy train tracks of the Camas Prairie Railroad.
A photograph of the snowy train tracks of the Camas Prairie Railroad in East Lewiston.

1965
A photograph of ice jammed railroad tracks on the Camas Prairie Railroad near Lapwai Creek. There is debris on the tracks, as well as several people standing on the tracks, which are surrounded by icy water.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 at Athol, Idaho at the dedication of a new line between Athol and Gravite.
A map of the planned construction and relocation of the Hinkle-Spokane Main Line, created and funded by Union Pacific Railroad.
A photograph of track on the the Camas Prairie Railroad, facing it head-on. There is a person in the distance standing on the tracks.

1968
A photograph of culvert outlet protection from the southeast in Walla Walla. The photo features the river in the background, as well as some sort of damn or water resource management plant along the river.

1969
A photograph of the creation of a detour bridge to streamline the construction process across Schultz Bar in Wawawai.
A photograph of a partially constructed Wawawai Bridge. You can clearly see the Almita Drain Channel that the bridge plans to cross.
Photograph of men scaling the bank of steep rock fixtures in preparation for rock removal at Purringron-Schultz Bar in Wawawai.
A photograph of an existing culver at the end of a rundown at Schultz Bar, Wawawai, Washington.
A photograph of a partially constructed Wawawai Bridge. A metal crane maintains the focal point of the picture. Rolling hills extend in the background.
A photograph of the Snake River Valley Railroad, extending far into the background. The Snake River bends along to the right of the railroad, with rolling hills across the water, and cliffs and steep rock fixtures to the left of the railroad.

1971
An ex-Northern Pacific Steam Rotary, whose cross shaft was broken around January or February of 1971 on the Grangeville Line, is pictured collecting dust in a train yard.

1973
A photograph of the three electric train engines of the Nez Perce Railroad. These 'make up the operating roster of the Nez Perce Railroad. No.'s 7114-7115-7116 were acquired from an air force base in Utah in 1973 for $30,000.00 The flame red/orange color is possibly the brightest diesel engines in the country.
A photograph of 'a retired maintenance car sit[ting] in the wheat fields in Nez Perce, Idaho in the summer of 1973. Its years of service is at an end. The boxy, tin roof canopy protected the track workers from the hot relentless sun of the Camas Prairie wheat fields.'
A photograph of two 40-ft box cars dwarfing the three G.E. diesel units enroute to Craigmont, Idaho on the Nez Perce Railroad. Through the shallow valley the light rails carry the bountiful wheat harvest of the rich Camas Prairie region.

1974
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 at Hilly and Shopo Area in July 1974. This specific train used to run for Nez Perce & Idaho Railroad.
Train engineer Al Bennett on Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 at Hope, Idaho. On July 5, 1974 with a GP9 seat from Missoula, engineer Al Bennett ran up to Algoma, Idaho seeing where the Coeur d'Alene local had taken the 684. There was an R2 refrigerator car before and after 684 to act as buffers, the train make up was the GP9, a refrigerator car, 684, another refrigerator car, and a caboose. There was a 15 miles per hour speed limit because 684's cowcatcher and noise rods were off. On the first day the train made it 314.3 miles to Arlee, MT where they tied up accrued hours of service. On July 6 they finished the 27 miles to Missoula.
A detailed map of the U.S. Army Engineer Districts' plans and execution of the Lower Snake River Project
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 at Hilly and Shopo Area in July 1974. This specific train used to run for Nez Perce & Idaho Railroad.
A detailed map of the U.S. Army Engineer Districts' plan and execution of the construction of the Lower Granite Lock and Dam.
Northern Pacific Train Engine 684 at Hilly and Shopo Area in July 1974. This specific train used to run for Nez Perce & Idaho Railroad.

1975
A photograph of a train stopped at the Arrow Junction during the filming of "Breakheart Pass". Description from Bill Clem: "Taken at Arrow Junction on maiden trip east from Lewiston to Orofino, Idaho. At this point diesel unit and road caboose were detached and run ahead of "Breakheart Pass" train so that helicopter shots could be made of steam locomotive pulling vintage cars along the Clearwater river. Although tender is stacked with cord wood, steam was made by hand firing locomotive with coal."
A document that contains comments/descriptions of 4 of Bill Clem's color photographs.
A photograph of a train stopped at the Craigmont Junction on the set of the film "Breakheart Pass". Description from Bill Clem: "Preparing for "Indian attacks" on train at Craigmont Junction prior to dynamiting of car carrying illegal rifles and ammunition in pine coffins. This car is immediately behind locomotive."
A photograph of the wreckage of M.P. Train 2.5 near Lapwai, costing $5500 in damages. There are several people in the photograph that appear untouched by the crash.
A photograph taken during the filming of the movie "Breakheart Pass." A description from Bill Clem reads: "Taken from tender of Locomotive #9 as Charles Bronson "Deakin" fought with Archie Moore "Carlos" atop a snow covered boxcar (also equipped with emergency handrails along either side of top of car) as train was moving very carefully—about 10-12 miles per hour— on descending grade between Summitt and Headquarters, Idaho. "Carlos" lost the fight and was thrown over side of car while passing over Bridge 36."
A photograph of actors on the set of "Breakheart Pass" at Craigmont Junction. According to an interview with Bill Clem, the Native American actors were members of the Nez Perce tribe from Lapwai.
A photograph of the wreckage of M.P. Train 2.5 near Lapwai, costing $5500 in damages. There are several people in the photograph that appear untouched by the crash.
A photograph of a train stopped at the Craigmont Junction on the set of the film "Breakheart Pass". Description from Bill Clem: "Black powder smoke bombs resulting from dynamite being thrown into supply car as Indians ransacked car to secure rifles and ammunition. 'Dynamite' was thrown by Deakin (Charles Bronson) riding by on horseback (rider in picture is not Bronson)."
A photograph of the wreckage of M.P. Train 2.5 near Lapwai, costing $5500. The amount of cargo damaged appears to be immense.

1976
Train No. 858, the Grangeville Local, starts up the 4% grade in Lapwai Canyon near Culdesac.
A trio of GPg's from the BN and UP ready for the return trip of the Headquarters Logger at Headquarters Idaho. All three locomotives are required for the steep grade between Headquarters and Summit.
Tool and handcar shed of standard NP design at Grangeville, with grain elevators in the background. NP originally built the Grangerville line, and all the original railroad structures were of NP design.
The depot and agent's quarters at Jaype on the Headquarters branch as seen between the caboose of the Headquarters Logger and a UP outfit car.
View from the cab - UP GPg No. 246 ready to leave East Lewiston with the Grangeville Local, train No. 858
Train Engine No. 858 between Fenn and Grangeville. The Camas Prairie plateau's slope down toward Grangeville is evident in this picture.
The Headquarters Logger, bound for Orofino on the Clearwater River, heads into the woods two miles south of Jaype
Train No. 858 switching loaded log flats into the small lumber mill at North Lapwai before turning off the first subdivision at Spalding.
Train Engine No. 858 switching at Grangeville. Switching at Grangeville's spread out layout requires dropping the train at the east end of town. No. 858's caboose is opposite Idapine Lumber's slash burner while the locos switch Prairie Lumber and other industries at the end of the line.
Approach to Tunnel No. 5 near the top of the grade out of Lapwai Canyon as seen from UP GPg No. 246 on the Grangeville Local.
A photograph of Train 858 spreading ballast heading East of Cottonwood.
Snowplow pilot on UP GPg No. 246.
The slash burner and chip loading bin at a lumber mill in Kamiah.
A photograph of Union Pacific train engine 246 headed into a train yard.
A photograph of Orofino train yards in the early evening - power is off at the Headquarters and Jayre Turn.
The Headquarters Logger rolling downgrade past the log loading facility at Revling Spur between Summit and Jaype.
Engineer Ray at the controls of BN 1768 on train No. 881, the Kamiah Local, as it winds its way down the Clearwater River to tie up at Orofino.
The ex-GN rotary assigned to the Camas Prairie dozes in the afternoon sun in the company of a UP EMD yard switcher, a BN Geep assigned to Camas Prairie road jobs, and a UP GP38-2 used on the "mainline" connection between Lewiston, Idaho and the Union Pacific's yard at Hinkle, Oregon.
The caboose of train 858 sits opposite the old water pump house and well derrick at Reubens at the top of the grade. While the water tank was removed, these two relics of the steam era still stand in 1976.
A photograph of Kamiah Local train engine at Kamiah after a trip to Kooskia.
The Headquarters Logger pulling into Jaype on its run from Headquarters back to Orofino. After switching the yard and mill, the Logger will continue down Quartz Creek and Orofino Creek to tie up at Orofino.
Portal of the horseshoe Tunnel 1 where the Grangeville line turns back on itself deep in the Lapwai Canyon just above Nucrag.
Train No. 858 the Grangeville Local, running across a trestle between Ferdinand and Cottonwood on the Camas Prairie plateau.
A photograph of the Camas Prairie engine facilities at Lewiston, Idaho.
A photograph of Union Pacific Train 858 switching at Cottonwood Elevator Co.

1977
A photograph of Train #860 moving under the highway at Central Ferry, Washington. 55 miles west of Lewiston.
A photograph of Train #860 at Almota.

1978
A bridge in Lewiston on the Camas Prairie Railroad, rebuilt by Army Engineers when the river was raised in Lewiston.

1979
A map of the Oregon Division of the Northwestern District of the Union Pacific Railroad.

1980
A photograph of Kamiah Local Train Eastbound at milepost 45, first subdivision between Orofino and Kamiah.
A photograph of Train #857 coming out of 800 foot Tunnel No. 1, between Culdesac and Reubens, at milepost 20, second subdivision.

1981
A photograph of Grangeville Local loaded down with extra rail box borders leaving Forebay. The R-Box cars to be stored on the Nez Perce Railroad.
A photograph of Train #885 coming into Spalding across east leg of Wye switch.
A track profile map from the Spokane Division of the Camas Prairie Railroad depicting the lines running from Orofino to Headquarters, Lewiston to Stites, and Spalding to Grangeville.
A photograph of train #860 from Hinkle, Oregon to Lewiston, Idaho on Camas Prairie Third Subdivision at milepost 57 - 14 miles west of Lewiston.
A photograph of train #860 from Hinkle, Oregon to Lewiston, Idaho on Camas Prairie Third Subdivision at milepost 57 - 14 miles west of Lewiston.
A transcript of a conversation between Hal Riegger and Earl Cash regarding the photographs taken of the Camas Prairie Railroad, and consequent context.
A photograph of Grangeville Local loaded down with extra rail box borders leaving Forebay. The R-Box cars to be stored on the Nez Perce Railroad.
A Statement of Intent from Hal Riegger to Earl Cash regarding the borrowing of his photographs, in order to officiate and document the borrowing of photographs, as well as contractually bind the responsibility of returning the photographs.
A recording of Hal Riegger's interview with retired foreman Earl Cash.
A photograph of Train #885 (night logger) Camas Prairie First Subdivision at mile post 3.
Document releasing all claims made by Hal Riegger while he is on the Camas Prairie Railroad including injury, death, loss, or damage.

1982
A letter from P.W. Stafford of Burlington Northern Railroad to Hal Riegger in which Stafford responds to Riegger's request for information and photos on the Camas Prairie and Spokane International railroads.
Todd Sullivan says Hal Riegger can call him by his first name and explains his photo collection in further detail. Discusses different locomotive types and what pictures he has of them and offers for Reigger to look through them as well as talks about an agreement for their use.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and R.E.A. Duffy, where Mr. Riegger requests help with research on the Camas Prairie Railroad and the Spokane International Railroad. He asks for answers to specific questions and for further resources on the topic. R.E.A. Duffy is the Vice President of Public Relations at Burlington Northern Railroad, which shared stewardship of the Camas Prairie Railroad with Union Pacific at the time.
Todd Sullivan thanks Hal Riegger for his comments on his article and answers Reiggers previous questions about using some of his photos for his book. Sullivan describes his photo collections to see what Reigger may be interested in.
Hal Riegger confirms Todd Sullivans collection status and explains that he would like to look at them after he completes his own photograph development from the summer. He then confirms his "agreement" with Todd Sullivan.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and Jim Morefield, including a description of Jim Morefield's photographs.
Correspondence from R.M. Hinebaugh to Ron Nixon on October 15, 1982 regarding the history of train and engine purchase for the Craig Mountain Railroad.
Document releasing all claims made by Hal Riegger while he is on the Camas Prairie Railroad including injury, death, loss, or damage.
Hal Riegger thanks Todd Sullivan for copies of Sullivan's articles that were published in Railfan Magazine. Riegger also asks Sullivan for other photographs and materials to use in his book.
A cover advertisement of pictorial review of the Alaska Railroad, curated by Ken Brovald
Hal Riegger establishes a relationship with Todd Sullivan expressing his appreciation for his help with his book and asks if he can use his first name. He then asks to borrow his contact proofs (35mm). Riegger then asks about his other collections.

1983
Correspondence between Wally Meckstroth and Hal Riegger providing information about a list of photographs relating to the Nez Perce Railroad. There is little information about the photographs, as it was difficult to track down individuals knowing information, as they were all aged and dying.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired railman Earl Cash.
A photograph of train engine U.P. SW-10 #1236 and engine B.N. SW-1200 #192 sitting stationary in front of the roundhouse at the Lewiston Train Yards
A letter from Ken Brovald to Hal Riegger regarding some photographs that Brovald is sending Riegger for his railroad research.
Hal Riegger addresses previous correspondence and asks about specific photos that he would be interested in for his book. Reigger also provides specific examples of what he is looking for including print sizes, locations, and specific locomotives.
Hal Riegger sends Everett Watson his prints of the Camas Prairie railroad and asks about making up prints of them. Riegger also asks to whom he should give credit for the photos if not Everett.
Recording of Hal Riegger's interviews with Bill Clem, Ron Jones, and Verne Jackson.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired Camas Prairie railroad auditor Verne Jackson.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired claims agent Irvin Sullivan. Discussion of the grave of an unknown railroad worker; construction of the Lawyer Canyon bridge; trains getting stuck in snow; a fireman killed in a wreck; various injuries incurred by railroad workers; shipping milk and cream by train; working as a claims agent.
A photograph of train engines U.P. SW-10 #1236, U.P. GP-9 #248, and B.N. GP-9 #1704 on the spot at 10:00 p.m. at the East Lewiston Train Yards.
Hal Riegger provides specific prints that he wants to use from Todd Sullivans collections including catalog numbers 7608, 7609, 7611, 7612, 7613, 7614, 7615. He then provides a check for $30 as a down payment for their agreement.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Ken Brovald regarding Riegger's railroad research.
A letter from Hal Riegger to P.W. Stafford of the Burlington Northern Railroad in which Riegger asks about the Northern Pacific tracks that went from Pullman Junction, Washington to Genesee, Idaho.
A photograph of train engine Extra 1703 East crossing the Clearwater River atop a metal bridge with ''commercials' ahead, log flats behind. The train is headed for Orofino. Mountains stretch across the background.
Hal Riegger apologizes for a mistake he made in the list of photos he is looking for. Provides a list and descriptions of the photos that he already has.
A 'little kettle', which is privately owned but normally on display at the Sacramento State Railroad Museum, on display for the Northern Pacific 100th Anniversary Celebration.
A photograph of a utility truck behind the roundhouse at the Lewiston Train Yards.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Ken Brovald. Riegger is sending Brovald a check for some photocopies.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired trainmaster Bill Clem.
Correspondence between Al Butler and Hal Riegger, discussing more descriptions of pictures in an attempt to finish work before Christmas.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired trainmaster Bill Clem.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and an unknown photographer providing descriptions of several photographs, attempting to gauge Reigger's interest in the photos. There is a long P.S. that suggests that the two individuals have previously corresponded, and have an established relationship, and could likely be the photographer Al Butler.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and a photographer mentioned by the name of Al. The letter describes three pictures, as well as information as to how to access them, and questioning which ones Hal would like to see. The language used, and conversational tone suggests an established relationship, and could perhaps point to the photographer being Al Butler.
Recording of Hal Riegger's interviews with Harold Pond and Irvin Sullivan.
Todd Sullivan responds to Hal Reiggers questions regarding the various questions about locations and prints he is looking for specifically for his book. Sullivan says he is willing to loan some of his photos to him to see what he thinks.
Hal Riegger apologizes for the delay on sending the prints that Everett Watson was waiting for due to a mild heart attack that Riegger's wife had.
A collection of paper-copy black and white photographs given to Hal Riegger by Ken Brovald. The beginning pictures, seen as individual photographs, are the ones the Ken then printed professionally and sent to Hal.
A letter from Gene Kuhn to Bill and Kay Fisher that Bill sent on to Hal Riegger.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired trainmaster Bill Clem. In this interview, the two men discuss the shooting of the movie "Breakheart Pass," which was filmed in North Central Idaho using the Camas Prairie railroad.
Recording of Hal Riegger's interviews with Bill Clem and Harold Pond.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Ken Brovald concerning Riegger's railroad research.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired auditor and agent Ron Jones.
Recording of Hal Riegger's interviews with Verne Jackson and Bill Clem.
An official permit from the Camas Prairie Railroad Company giving Hal Riegger permission to be on and about the property of the Camas Prairie Railroad during a set time period to take photographs of trains and rolling stock.
Transcript from Hal Riegger's interview with retired Camas Prairie railroad auditor Verne Jackson.
A letter from Ken Brovald to Hal Riegger regarding Riegger's research on the Nez Perce railroad.

1984
A letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford regarding track laying records for several Northern Pacific lines.
Correspondence between Al Butler and Hal Riegger discussing descriptions of several pictures, as well as personal experience on the Camas Prairie Railroad.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and Ken Brovald further discussing photographs and endeavors relating to the Camas Prairie Railroad.
Final piece of correspondence between Hal Riegger and Ken Brovald where Hal thanks Ken for all of his help, insight, and information.
Correspondence between Al Butler and Hal Riegger. Butler provides descriptions of photographs and programs sent alongside the letter, as well as several life updates. There seems to be some sort of friendship or fondness developing between the two correspondents.
Hal Riegger voices his frustrations over Todd Sullivans unresponsiveness after his $30 down payment. Riegger calls either for the photos or his money back right away.
A handwritten list of Burlington North tracks up for abandonment, most likely taken from the July 1984 Yardbull Newsletter.
Hal Riegger checks on the progress that Todd Sullivan has made on the Camas Prairie photos and then delivers news that the Grangeville line is up for abandonment.
A letter from Patrick W. Stafford to Hal Riegger regarding Riegger's request for track laying records for several Northern Pacific lines.
Todd Sullivan apologizes for his unresponsiveness and sends the photographs that Hal Riegger has asked for. He confirms that he may keep what he needs and must send back the rest. Sullivan also says that he is keeping the $30 down payment unless Riegger is not satisfied with that. Sullivan also provides his phone numbers as well as times in which he can call if he needs.
The July 1984 Yardbull Newsletter detailing upcoming events as well as Burlington North track abandonment maps.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford regarding abandonments of Northern Pacific Railroad lines.
Train Engine 2037 beginning the ascent at Lapwai Canyon on its way to Grangeville, Idaho.
Correspondence between Ivan Ergish and Hal Riegger regarding information about the Cragin Mountain Railroad Line, specifically regarding the Nez Perce P.R.
A letter from Patrick W. Stafford to Hal Riegger in which Stafford informs Riegger that he has retired from Burlington Northern but is still handling historical requests for the company.
Hal Riegger provides Todd Sullivan with his payment and wishes him well.
Correspondence between Kellie Cash and Hal Riegger, regarding Cash's son Earl and the use of his photographs of railroad bridges on the Camas Prairie Railroad, as well as personal details and correspondence.
Hal Riegger thanks Todd Sullivan for sending along photos that he needs for the book. He asks if he can hold on to the negatives until conditions improve for the darkroom work. Riegger asks for an idea of what he will owe when their agreement is complete.
Hal Riegger informs Todd Sullivan of the materials that he will be sending back to him as well a an update on the materials that he needs. Riegger also thanks Sullivan for the quick reply.
A December 6, 1984 letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford, and Mr. Stafford's December 11, 1984 response.
Lawyers Canyon Trestle between Craigmont and Ferdinand, Idaho.
Correspondence between Maynard Rikerd and Hal Riegger regarding history surrounding the Camas Prairie Book Project.
The Grangeville Local leaving the Lewiston-Orofino line at Spalding, Idaho on its way to Grangeville.
A letter from Hal Riegger to P.W. Stafford, the Director of Media Services at Burlington Northern Railroad.
Todd Sullivan expresses his relief that they were able to work out the photo situation between them and let Riegger know that he has not worked with an author and publisher before with deadlines. Additionally Sullivan provides Riegger the final price for his services and photographs totaling $66 (minus the $30 down payment).
Correspondence between Bruce Butler and Hal Riegger regarding a Washington Northern Idaho Railroad map.
Correspondence to Hal Riegger describing information on a collection of at least 40 photographs, but could be upwards of 60 when looking at the number system. Based on past correspondence, the author is likely Al Butler, but his name is not included in the letter anywhere, nor anyone else's other than Hal.
Union Pacific freight train No. 3154 passing over a bridge at night.
Union Pacific freight train No. 3154 passing over a bridge at night.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford regarding the railroad bridge across the Snake River at Riparia, Washington.
Union Pacific freight train No. 3154 passing over a bridge at night.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and Everett Popham regarding the history of Camas Prairie, specifically the railroads in and around Ayer to Riparia. This document also includes a map of the area in question.
A letter from Patrick W. Stafford to Hal Riegger regarding the railroad bridge across the Snake River at Riparia, Washington.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford in which Riegger requests further information on track laying records for the Northern Pacific Railroad in eastern Washington.
Union Pacific freight train No. 3154 passing over a bridge at night.
A letter from D.L. Monson to G. Skorney referencing previous correspondence of the latter and Hal Riegger requesting identification of railroad bridge photographs.
Correspondence between Bruce Butler and Hal Riegger regarding several stories, histories, and pictures of trains and interactions on the Camas Prairie Railroads.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and Everett Popham regarding the Union Pacific Railroad in the Riparia area.
List of captions created by Todd Sullivan describing photographs he took on the Camas Prairie in 1976.
A letter from Patrick W. Stafford to Hal Riegger concerning the progression of Northern Pacific's rail lines in a specified area of Idaho.
A map of the train lines leading to Lewiston. Drawn by Everett Popham. Note from the document: 'Mid 1880s U.P. considered on of three routes into Lewiston: From Pullman/Moscow, Riparia and Pomeroy. N.P. beat them with first route from Moscow thru Arrow to Lewiston.'
A letter from Hal Riegger to Patrick W. Stafford. Along with the letter, Riegger sent Stafford photo copies of several maps.
Correspondence between Ivan Ergish and Hal Riegger regarding information about the Cragin Mountain Railroad Line, specifically regarding the branch leading into Stites, Idaho.
Correspondence between Al Butler and Hal Riegger regarding the personal and professional life of Al Butler, as well as what inspired his interest in freight trains and knowledge thereof.

1985
In this short letter to Herb, Hal Riegger questions him about the locomotive in the background asking if knew whether this was the one that he had helped restore and move to a museum. He also asks what kind of locomotive this may be.
A note from Lara Feucht, registrar at the Nez Perce County Historical Society, to Hal Riegger regarding the correct ways of writing 'Nez Perce' in different applications.
Correspondence between Hal Riegger and L.L. Carter providing a brief synopsis of an interview carried out on behalf of Camas Prairie Railroad Company.
A letter from Hal Riegger to Lara Feucht at the Nez Perce County Historical Society regarding the correct ways of writing 'Nez Perce' in different applications.