so I have been trying to research this train for my future layout, it is NP 423, it ran from tacoma, wa. to Hoquium, Wa. southbound was train 423 northbound was 422, what I am looking for is what would the consist make up be from 1930-1950, so far what I can tell it was one or two consists, either a 4-6-2, followed by a RPO, baggage, and a coach or two dependent on traffic. The other consist I have seen has been a gas-electric car (doodlebug) with a single coach. is this correct? and can anyone tell me more about these trains? Also, I am looking for the name/number and consist for the train that ran on the 4th sub from tacoma to tenino from 1930-1953 Here are the images I have been able to find: http://home.comcast.net/~olyferris/np/15st.htm http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/delamaize/2187-hi.jpg http://www.wrvmuseum.org/journal/images/0402_5.jpg
Unfortunately, my only reference for those years is an Official Guide. It doesn't give any info helpful to you. Wish my grandparents and mother were still available. They rode those trains. :sad: Boxcab E50
Alot of Warren Wings books have pic's of those trains. Also, all of Jim Frederickson's books have pic's, and a little info on them as well.
