Or building it from scratch. Posts have been set in concrete just behind the paved trail edge. Rails and trails are able to co-exist, but authorities do need to take…
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The Northwest Railway Museum’s railroad has many safety obligations, and chief among them are 13 public crossings. Northern Street is in downtown Snoqualmie and serves a residential neighborhood, and while…
Main track at the Snoqualmie Depot during peak rainfall. November in Western Washington is synonymous with severe winter storms. High winds, heavy precipitation, and power outages occur nearly every November…
Snoqualmie Railroad Days 2015 included a special celebration, one that occurs just once in an historic structure’s life cycle. Sunday, August 16, 2015 commemorated the 125th birthday of the Snoqualmie Depot. …
Snoqualmie Railroad Days 2014 was a spectacular success, featuring the first operating steam locomotive in 25 years. More than 2,000 people took an excursion or tour, and an estimated 12,000…
It may be Halloween, but things will no longer go bump in the night when using several newly repaired crossings. The Northwest Railway Museum has 13 public crossings at…
Snoqualmie Railroad Days 2012 was held August 17 – 19 in historic downtown Snoqualmie. More than 11,000 visitors enjoyed live music, an art show, the grand parade, lots of trains,…
Crossings are the interface between a railroad and a roadway or trail. The Northwest Railway Museum has 23 crossings; 13 of those are public crossings of local streets, arterials, or…
This month the Northwest Railway Museum was honored to receive visits from both Congressional candidates. Early in October candidate Suzan DelBene toured the Conservation and Restoration Center. Then on October…
It’s official: the brand new Snoqualmie Depot public restrooms have been dedicated. A successful potty party held on May 1st culminated in dignitaries cutting a ribbon of toilet paper to…
