The Northwest Railway Museum recently completed and
installed the Train Shed Tour Package Enhancement. This project, installed in
time for the regular train season to kick off on April 2, was funded by a
4Culture Heritage Special Projects grant.
program, but is actually benefiting everyone who rides the train since ~ new this season ~ almost all trains now
stop and let passengers off for a visit to the Train Shed. Improvements include
purchase and large format printing of historic images used to illustrate
various pieces of rolling stock on display in the Train Shed. Curator Jessie
Cunningham found images that showed the inside of freight and passenger cars to
better illustrate the use of such cars. The grant also purchased easels for
displaying the images as well as two voice boosters to help docents project
their voices during the Tour Package.
response since the beginning of the season. The Tour Package is available on
the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, April thru
October, at 12:30pm at the Snoqualmie Depot. The Tour Package includes a short
Depot tour, train ride to the Train Shed (ahead of the general public riding
the train), Docent tour of the Train Shed, and new this year, the Tour Package also includes a trip to the CRC to
view the ongoing restoration projects! After re-boarding the train,
participants enjoy a train ride to Snoqualmie Falls and back to Snoqualmie. The
round trip program is 2.5 hours long and is great for train and history
enthusiasts that are looking for a more educational or informative experience.
Reservations can be made in the Depot Bookstore or by phone at 425/888-3030 x
7202.
Package, the images will be on display in the Snoqualmie Depot freight room within the next week. The Depot is open 10am to 5pm daily.
our programming with this Special Projects grant! 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County, Washington is
committed to making our region stronger by supporting citizens and groups who
preserve our shared heritage, and create arts and cultural opportunities for
residents and visitors. The Northwest Railway Museum has received a great
deal of support and funding, both large and small, from 4Culture over the
years.
Stock car unloading cows. |
Crew relax inside their caboose. |