On a blistering-hot July 27, 2020, steam locomotive 924 emerged from its track inside the Conservation and Restoration Workshop for additional testing. The 924 is an 1899-built 0-6-0 Rogers locomotive…
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The Covid-19 crisis has been particularly difficult for the cultural sector, and the Northwest Railway Museum has been no exception. However, prior grant awards and contributions have allowed at least…
There are many elements required to create a successful exhibit space, but few are more impactful than lighting. When the Museum’s Train Shed exhibit and collection storage building was built,…
Western Washington has weather patterns seldom understood outside of the region. Summers are dominated by beautiful weather, are usually drier than New York city, and have low humidity. However, winter…
The 924 builds steam on a warm spring day. Locomotive 924 was constructed in 1899 by the Rogers Locomotive Works of Paterson, New Jersey, and was delivered along with two…
More progress for steam locomotive 924! Despite the encumbrances of the Covid 19 crisis, a skeleton staff has been able to advance the project with installation of the new cab….
2020 is proving to be a challenging year with the longest closure in the Museum’s 63 history. Governor Insley’s stay-at-home order has been extended to the end of May to…
The worldwide pandemic is causing significant disruption in nearly everyone’s lives throughout the Puget Sound Region, but a core group of dedicated specialists is continuing to work on locomotive 924. …
The Museum’s railway extends between Snoqualmie Falls and North Bend, but the most spectacular view is at Snoqualmie Falls. A tight 11 degree 30 minute curve thrusts the railroad out…
Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway coach 213 was delivered in 1912. It is one of the last wooden coaches built for service on an American railroad, and was constructed by…
