Last time on A Closer Look, we looked at the company that built Weyerhaeuser Timber #1. Today, the story continues with the locomotive itself… The story begins with the…
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The Northwest Railway Museum is happy to have new intern Spencer Lybbert. Spencer will be helping us write weekly blog content. The first few posts will be book reviews on…
Last time we looked at Depot Dogs, we learned about the unique collection service dogs had with railroad companies. Today, we are looking at Depot Dogs in the States. In…
Our newest exhibit highlights the man who pushed for a transcontinental railroad earlier than most, Asa Whitney. The exhibit text was prepared by Dael Norwood, professor at University of Delaware…
Lights! Sound! All Aboard? The Northwest Railway Museum is heading to your screens as part of Penelope, a coming-of-age series from Duplass Brothers Productions premiering next week! Penelope follows…
People today love to take their furry friends with them everywhere they go, something that has not changed in decades. All throughout the history of the rails you can find…
When first walking into the Train Shed, guests are immediately confronted by a ginormous locomotive, looking more like a yellow wall than a locomotive. This is Weyerhaeuser’s White River Branch…
Snoqualmie Days 2024 took place on Saturday, August 17. Hosted by the Northwest Railway Museum, the festival was made possible with generous support from the City of Snoqualmie, and the…
The Snoqualmie Depot is the Northwest Railway Museum’s centerpiece, and is the oldest continuously operating train station in the State of Washington. Located in historical downtown Snoqualmie, this 1890-built train…
The rails of old may disappear but the paths they occupied are preserved beneath your feet. NRM is lucky to be surrounded by several “Rail Trails”. A “Rail Trail” is…
