When a museum guest asks if they can check out the Cab, we usually assume they are referring to a locomotive. However, during Snoqualmie Wine Train events they are almost always talking about a Washington Cabernet from one of the fine Snoqualmie – area wineries including Sigillo Cellars, Mt Si Winery, Pearl and Stone Winery, Convergence Zone Cellars, and William Grassie Wine Estates.
The Northwest Railway Museum kicked off the 2019 Snoqualmie Wine Train season on April 27. 140 guests enjoyed wine, Train Shed exhibits, live music from Tinkham Road, a train excursion through the woods, and even access to the Conservation and Restoration Center where they viewed ongoing work on Northern Pacific Railway locomotive 924 and Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway coach 213.
A new feature during month’s event was the opportunity to view demonstrations in the Conservation and Restoration Center. Volunteers and Staff including Lyle, Gerry, Gary, Bob, and Wayne explained what the machines were used for and then demonstrated how they worked. Lyle gave a demonstration of the huge lathe once the centerpiece of Puget Sound Energy’s Snoqualmie Falls power station machine shop.
The Snoqualmie Wine Train is the Museum’s newest event series; it was first introduced in 2018. The event features a train excursion, live music, wine tasting, and a museum visit. Museum Staff and Volunteers including Elizabeth, Cristy, Jessie, and Kacy planned this year’s events. A total of five are offered in 2019; events through June are available for advance purchase now.
The next Snoqualmie Wine Train will be May 18 and will feature a tasting experience at the Snoqualmie Falls Hydro Electric Museum. Tickets are available on the Museum’s ticketing web site. Proceeds from Snoqualmie Wine Train events support programs of the Northwest Railway Museum. Join us for a great afternoon, and the opportunity to support heritage and historic preservation!
