The season is upon us and once again, the volunteers of the Northwest Railway Museum, under the direction of Sue S. and Joyce C., have transformed the Snoqualmie Depot. Old…
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Today is the first day of Santa Train, the Museum’s grand holiday tradition that first ran in 1969 right here in Snoqualmie. 40 years of Santa Train has brought many…
The Northwest Railway Museum is a community resource. It could not offer great programs or even exist were it not for awesome levels of community support. And what is community…
In the days leading up to the worst natural disaster in Washington’s history, it snowed as much as one foot per hour. Telegraph lines were down and two trains –…
What makes you feel warm all over? Sharing what you have with those who have less than you do. Imagine the face of a child on Christmas morning who didn’t…
Without a story, this large iron and steel object is recognizable to most casual observers as a steam locomotive. Without more information, the “WASH” in the name might lead you…
What’s more wonderful than an event with trains and children? That’s what we found at Puyallup Train Expo last weekend. On November 15 and 16 thousands of people toured the…
Last week was trying. Near-record rains again raised awareness about how vulnerable any museum collection is to the natural environment. Earthquakes, ash from volcanic eruptions, and flooding are the top…
Many people ask, “what’s happening at the Museum this week?” Our new blog will attempt to answer that question and offer some insight into our behind-the-scenes activities. Collection care activities…
