We are excited to debut our newest exhibit at the Train Shed Exhibit Hall! One of the first questions asked by visitors is “What do you all do in that…
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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…
How is the Northwest Railway Museum handling the pandemic? This is arguably the most difficult period in the Museum’s 63 year history, and continued community support is critical to recovery. …
Yes, a real caboose. White River Lumber Company 001. It was built at Enumclaw in 1945 and restored to its original appearance here at the Northwest Railway Museum by Dale…
Panels with car 523. This spring, the Train Shed Exhibit Building features several new exhibits, including Connecting Communities: Story of the Puget Sound Electric Railway. Using the recent acquisition of…
Sign on the Northern Pacific bunk car. New exhibit panels have been installed on or near eight objects in the Train Shed Exhibit Building. The panels were developed and purchased…
The Museum’s key staff represent a very diverse group of qualifications that sup- port many mission-critical functions. From left to right, Gary James, ship- wright; Richard Anderson, executive director; Cristy Lake,…
The Northwest Railway Museum recently completed the much anticipated Phase 1 exhibit in the Train Shed Exhibit Building. The railroad changed everything is the guiding interpretive theme for the building…
