Period clothing worn by guests at the form setting event. It was a bright and sunny morning in May when a steam train full of supporters pulled away from the…
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The third phase of the Museum’s campus is the Railway Education Center, and construction has been underway since March. The new center will include public restrooms, a classroom, and an…
In its 49th year of public programs, the Northwest Railway Museum has made a significant change to its excursion railway operating plan. Beginning in April 2016, all regular trains stop…
An excavator clears away brush and organic soil in preparation for GeoPier piles. On an unremarkable and cloudy day in March 2016, an excavator was delivered to the Railway History Center…
There are many facets to a successful and sustainable railway museum. Rarely seen but always felt are the results of successful finance and administration efforts. This week provided a excellent…
The Northwest Railway Museum is preparing for construction of the third building on the Railway History Center campus in Snoqualmie. The Railway Education Center (“REC”) will incorporate 4,940 square feet…
Each September, United Way of King County organizes Day of Caring, an event where thousands of volunteers take the day off from work and volunteer in their communities. United Way…
Milestones. Sometimes we celebrate them with great fanfare. Sometimes with quiet delight. For the Museum, both kinds of milestones happened one day recently. THE FANFARE Train whistles. Trumpets. Remarks…
A vision dating from the Museum’s incorporation in 1957 has been realized: construction of an indoor exhibit hall. The building has achieved substantial completion and the contractor is working to…
Train Shed construction has been continuing despite delays in the arrival of building materials – such as American-made steel. Nevertheless, the new Train Shed exhibit building has completed 50% of…
