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…
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The Northwest Railway Museum is located in the urban flood plain. That really isn’t something the Museum has any choice about because it is built on and around a 19th Century railroad,…
North Bend’s Bendigo Street railroad crossing is fully repaired following efforts led by signal maintainer Jon B. and assisted by Steve P., Issac F., and Dan C. A beautiful April…
It has been an interesting winter for the Northwest Railway Museum. Our first January flood (historically, most flooding occurs in November) has created a variety of challenges but also a…
Damage surveys are complete, reports have been written, and funding applications have been filed. Resources to fully fund the repairs will take months to secure – or at least attempt…
Bad news doesn’t always travel as fast as we wish it would. The effects of the recent catastrophic flood event in the Snoqualmie Valley are still being felt by many…
As recovery from the recent flood event proceeds, I am thrilled by the sight of people helping each other by volunteering their time and energy. Over 100 volunteers have turned…
Wow. Two 100 year floods in just two years. That’s our reality. The Northwest Railway Museum completed the last of the flood damage repairs from the November 2006 flood in…
A major flood is occuring in Snoqualmie. Today is 7 Jan 09 and there are near-record water flows on the Snoqualmie River that have put nearly 2 miles of track…
Last week was trying. Near-record rains again raised awareness about how vulnerable any museum collection is to the natural environment. Earthquakes, ash from volcanic eruptions, and flooding are the top…
