The locomotive was hot, though the weather was not. Even so, scores and scores came to experience steam at the Northwest Railway Museum for the final scheduled trains of 2014. Some guests got…
On October 20, 2014, the Northwest Railway Museum officially announced plans for a steam locomotive program, and identified the locomotives that have been selected for rehabilitation, restoration and operation. This is…
We heard you ask, and now we are answering: more steam at the Northwest Railway Museum! The next weekend of steam featuring Mr. Pappas’ Santa Cruz Portland Cement locomotive…
Snoqualmie Railroad Days 2014 was a spectacular success, featuring the first operating steam locomotive in 25 years, the Santa Cruz Portland Cement 2. More than 2,000 people took an excursion or…
For the first steam operating in 25 years – and during the annual Snoqualmie Railroad Days on top of that – there were lots of variables to resolve. A test train…
August 13 marks the first run of a steam locomotive to Snoqualmie Falls in 25 years. Only the crew is on board this “extra” train for a run just to make…
The Day Out With Thomas Thrill of the Ride Tour was another successful event at the Northwest Railway Museum! Nearly 16,000 guests enjoyed a visit with Thomas the Tank Engine,…
Locomotive owner Stathi Pappasposes with SCPC 2 at North Bend. The long anticipated arrival of Santa Cruz Portland Cement steam locomotive 2 has been realized! SCPC 2 arrived in North…
The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG 2014 event was a big success for the Northwest Railway Museum! The Museum recently received the final report from The Seattle Foundation and more than $14,000…
Steam at Snoqualmie Railroad Days! That’s the plan for this coming August 15 – 17 when the Santa Cruz and Portland Cement locomotive 2 will travel to Snoqualmie to operate under…