The Museum has a variety of locomotives, structures, and cars of several types and purposes at three locations:
Railway History Campus, home of the Train Shed Exhibit Hall
Snoqualmie Depot
Kimball Creek Yard, with interpretation along Centennial Trail
Not all large artifacts in our collection are listed.
Great Northern Locomotive 1246 was built in 1907 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and operated by the Great Northern Railway until 1953. It is a class F-8 steam locomotive, which has a wheel arrangement of 2-8-0 and is known as a Consolidation. The 1246 pulled freight trains throughout its career and served primarily in Western Washington. Locomotive 1246 was retired in 1953 and donated to the City of Seattle for display at the Woodland Park Zoo. In 1980 the locomotive was sold to a private collector, disassembled, and moved to southern Oregon for storage. The private collector passed away in 2021 and his collection was acquired by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad at Tillamook, Oregon. The Northwest Railway Museum and the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, both 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations, agreed to exchange locomotives to better reflect the needs of their respective missions and collections policies.
Details about the acquisition are included in the blog post here.
White River Lumber Co. #001 WRLCo. shops 1945 Cupola Caboose. 1973 gift of Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Restored to 1945 appearance. Currently is on walk-through exhibit in the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Northern Pacific Railway #924 Rogers 1899 0-6-0, a King County and City of Snoqualmie Landmark.
This switching locomotive was built in 1899 by the Rogers Locomotive Works for the St. Paul & Duluth Railway as their #74. After the railway was taken over by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1900, the locomotive became #924 and was used in general switching of freight and passenger cars. Retired in 1925, the engine was sold to the Inland Empire Paper Co. of Millwood, Washington and was used to switch at their paper mill. In 1969 the Inland Empire Paper Co. donated the engine to the museum. Sole surviving class L-5 0-6-0.
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company #1 Fairbanks-Morse 1951 H-12-44 constructed by Fairbanks-Morse in 1951. This switcher-type locomotive has 1,200 horsepower, 4 axles, is geared for a top speed of 60 miles per hour and has a total weight of 246,000 pounds. The Raymond Loewy-styled car body remains distinctive.
Fairbanks-Morse is well known for its opposed piston diesel engines used in marine applications varying from submarines to ferry boats. This same diesel engine was used in a line of railroad locomotives the company manufactured from the mid 1940s until 1963. The #1 is a diesel-electric locomotive: a diesel engine turns an electric generator and electric motors turn each axle. It has an air compressor to supply an air brake system and has seating for two crew members.
When purchased new by Weyerhaeuser, the 1 was used on the company’s White River Branch to haul lumber from the White River Mill near Enumclaw (WA) to an interchange with the Northern Pacific Railway (now BNSF, but the tracks have been torn up) and the Milwaukee Road (now abandoned). It directly replaced a steam locomotive and did so because of its lower maintenance and operating costs.
Weyerhaeuser retired the 1 in the mid 1970s and it was sold to Pacific Transportation Service. The Northwest Railway Museum purchased the #1 in 1987.
A coal-fired industrial locomotive (Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1898), Class 6, of the 4-6-0, or “Ten-wheeler” arrangement. Operated by Union Colliery Company as 4, later Canadian Collieries as 14, on Vancouver Island. Retired 1960 and purchased by the Northwest Railway Museum. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie.
A coal-fired industrial locomotive (Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1891) of the 2-6-0T+T, or “Mogul” Tank + Tender arrangement. Originally a 0-6-0T, rebuilt 1918. Operated by Union Colliery Company, later Canadian Collieries, on Vancouver Island. Retired 1960 and purchased by the Northwest Railway Museum. Operated on the museum’s interpretive railway until 1969. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie.
An oil-fired freight locomotive (Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1907), Class F-8, of the 2-8-0, or “Consolidation” arrangement. Operated by the Great Northern Railway, mostly in Washington. Retired 1953 and donated to the City of Seattle for display at Woodland Park Zoo. Sold 1980 to a private collector, disassembled, and moved to southern Oregon. Acquired in 2021 by Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. The Northwest Railway Museum and Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad later agreed to exchange locomotives in keeping with their respective missions. Arrived at the Northwest Railway Museum in April 2023.
A coal-fired switching locomotive (Rogers Locomotive Company, 1899), Class L-5, of the 0-6-0, or “Six-coupled” arrangement. Operated by (1) Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad as 74, in Minnesota; (2) Northern Pacific Railway as 924, in Washington; and (3) Inland Empire Paper Company as 924, in Washington. Retired 1969 and donated to the Northwest Railway Museum. Restored to working order 2015-2020 and currently pulls trains on the museum’s interpretive railway 4-5 weekends per year. Now burns locally sourced wood. Last surviving L-5 switcher. A King County Landmark.
An oil-fired logging locomotive of the Heisler type (Heisler Locomotive Works, 1923), 2-truck. Operated by (1) Ohio Match Company in Idaho; and (2) National Pole and Treating Company, later Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company, in Washington. Retired 1958 and acquired by Charles G. Morrow. Purchased 1967 by the Northwest Railway Museum. Currently on static display in the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
An oil-fired industrial locomotive (H.K. Porter, Inc., 1918), Class B-S-I, of the 0-4-0T, or “Four-coupled” Tank arrangement. Operated by (1) the United States Navy in Virginia and Washington; (2) Olympic Portland Cement Company in Washington; and (3) Permanente Cement Company in Washington. Retired 1960 and donated to the City of Bellingham for display at Bloedel Donovan Park. Donated 2017 to the Northwest Railway Museum. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie.
A coal-fired logging locomotive of the Shay type (Lima Locomotive and Machine Works, 1904), Class C. Operated by (1) Newhouse Mines and Smelter Company in Utah; (2) Cramer Kay Machinery Company in Utah; and (3) Eastern Railway and Lumber Company, later S.A. Agnew Lumber Company, in Washington. Retired 1951 and donated 1969 to the Northwest Railway Museum. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie. Second-oldest surviving 3-truck Shay.
An oil-fired logging locomotive (Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1926), Class 7, of the 2-6-6-2T+T, or “Mallet Mogul” Tank + Tender arrangement. No tender originally, added 1939. Operated by (1) Ostrander Railway and Timber Company as 7, in Washington; (2) Weyerhaeuser Timber Company as 5, in Oregon; (3) Kosmos Timber Company as 11, in Washington; and (4) United States Plywood Corporation as 11, in Washington. Retired 1960 and donated to University of Washington for display at College of Forestry. Transferred to Washington State Parks 1973 and moved to Snoqualmie. Leased by the Northwest Railway Museum and restored to working order 1974. Operated on the museum’s interpretive railway until 1990. Currently on static display at Snoqualmie Depot.
An oil-fired logging locomotive (Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1928), Class 8, of the 2-6-6-2, or “Mallet Mogul” arrangement. Operated by (1) Mud Bay Logging Company as 8, in Washington; and (2) Weyerhaeuser Timber Company as 6, in Oregon. Retired 1960 and displayed at Weyerhaeuser’s Klamath Falls, Oregon headquarters. Donated 1965 to the Northwest Railway Museum and restored to working order 1969. Operated on the museum’s interpretive railway until 1974. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie.
A gasoline-mechanical locomotive (Geo D. Whitcomb Company, 1925), Model MO, of the 2-axle arrangement. Originally 36-inch gauge, converted to standard gauge 1962. Operated by (1) the W.A. Bechtel Company in Arizona; (2) the Southern Pacific Company in California as 166-C; and (3) J.H. Baxter and Company in California and Washington as 6-C. Purchased 1981 by the Northwest Railway Museum and restored 2000. Currently on static display at Snoqualmie Depot.
A diesel-electric switching locomotive (American Locomotive Company, 1940), Model HH660, of the 4-axle arrangement. Operated by (1) the Northern Pacific Railway as 125; (2) the Walla Walla Valley Railway as 770; and (3) the Port of Longview as 770, all in Washington. Acquired 2001 by the Northwest Railway Museum but remained in storage at Longview until 2021, then moved to Snoqualmie. Currently under restoration in the museum’s Conservation and Restoration Workshop. Oldest surviving diesel locomotive in Washington State.
A diesel-electric switching locomotive (Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton, 1954), Model RS-4TC, of the 4-axle arrangement. Built with adjustable axles for potential use overseas. Operated by (1) the United States Army Transportation Corps in Virginia and West Germany; and (2) the General Services Administration in Washington. Purchased 2001 by the Northwest Railway Museum and rehabilitated 2002. Currently pulls trains on the museum’s interpretive railway, alternating with Snoqualmie Valley Railroad 4024, most weekends per year.
A diesel-electric switching locomotive (Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton, 1954), Model RS-4TC, of the 4-axle arrangement. Built with adjustable axles for potential use overseas. Operated by (1) the United States Army Transportation Corps in Virginia; and (2) the General Services Administration in Washington. Purchased 2001 by the Northwest Railway Museum and rehabilitated 2017-2018. Currently pulls trains on the museum’s interpretive railway, alternating with Snoqualmie Valley Railroad 4012, most weekends per year.
A gasoline-mechanical locomotive (Plymouth Locomotive Works, 1943), Model ML-8, of the 2-axle arrangement. Operated by (1) the United States Army as 7587 (or USN 65-00251?); (2) Zidell Explorations as 75425, in Oregon; and (3) St. Regis Paper Company as 463, in Washington. Donated 1977 (1985?) to the Northwest Railway Museum. Currently stored at Kimball Creek Yard in downtown Snoqualmie.
A diesel-electric industrial locomotive (General Electric Transportation, 1941), of the 4-axle with side rods arrangement. Operated by (1) the United States Army Transportation Corps in Ohio; and (2) the United States Navy in Washington. Retired 1976 and donated to Washington State Parks. Leased by the Northwest Railway Museum and moved to Snoqualmie. Operated on the museum’s interpretive railway until 1994. Currently on static display at Snoqualmie Depot. Cecil the Diesel Club mascot.
A diesel-electric switching locomotive (Fairbanks-Morse, 1951), Model H-12-44, of the 4-axle arrangement. Styled by famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Operated by (1) Weyerhaeuser Timber Company; and (2) Pacific Transportation Service, both in Washington. Purchased by the Northwest Railway Museum in 1987. Operated on the museum’s interpretive railway until 2009. Rehabilitated 2010-2011 and currently on static display in the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Flatcar #PSNS-802 Kilbourne-Jacobs 1918 Flatcar. Leased 1976 from Washington State Parks.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Gondola #PSNS-815 Kilbourne-Jacobs/PSNS 1918 Gondola. Built on PSNS flatcar. Leased 1976 from Washington State Parks.
Rayonier Inc. #1 Rayonier shops c1940s. 1,000 Gallon Fire Car Built on side dump car frame. 1968 gift of Rayonier. Restored to circa 1950 appearance.
Rayonier Inc. #21 Fairmont/Rayonier shops 19?? Gang Motor Car. 1984 gift of Rayonier.
Rayonier Inc. #35 Gibson Mfg. 1951 65 Man Logging Crew Speeder. 1984 gift of Rayonier.
Rayonier Inc. Russel Wheel & Foundry 1900s Model 55 Log Disconnects (Three Pairs) Gift 19?? of Rayonier. Restoration to appearance early in use completed.
Rayonier Inc. Nisqually-Russel Car & Locomotive Works 1916 Plate Type Log Disconnects (5 pairs). 1968 gift of Rayonier.
Rayonier Inc. Seattle Car & Foundry c 1915 4 Cubic Yard Side Dump Cars (Two Cars). Gift 1968 of Rayonier; Restoration to circa 1961 appearance completed.
Rayonier Inc. Seattle Car & Foundry 1912 Snohomish Model Log Disconnects (1 Pair). Gift 1968 of Rayonier.
Seaboard Lumber Co. Ohio Crane 1929 25 Ton Crane. 1973 gift of Seaboard Lumber Co.
Skagit River Railway #138 Unknown 1900s Tank Car Purchased 1967 from Seattle City Light.
Skagit River Railway #203 Unknown 1900s Flatcar 1971 gift of Simpson-Lee Paper.
Skagit River Railway #205 Unknown 1900s Flatcar 1971 gift of Simpson-Lee Paper.
Skagit River Railway #40 Pacific Car & Foundry 1928 4-wheel Trailer. Gift 19?? of Charles G. Morrow estate. Restored 2001 to 1940's appearance.
White River Lumber Co. #001 WRLCo. shops 1945 Cupola Caboose. 1973 gift of Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. Restoration to 1945 appearance in progress.
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific #X-908140 CMStP&P shops 1910 Water Tender. Ex-CMStP&P 4-6-2 #849 tender. Gift 1962 of CMStP&P.
Northern Pacific Railway #10 Alco - Cooke 1907 Rotary Snowplow. Gift 1968 of NP. Listed on King County Register of Historical Places.
Northern Pacific Railway #204860 Unknown 1890s Bunk Car Ex-NP boxcar. Gift of NP.
Northern Pacific Railway #41 NP shops 1926 Scale Test Tool Car. Ex-Grand Trunk Railway boxcar #22550, built by Canadian Car and Foundry, circa 1912. 1972 gift of Burlington Northern.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #X-116 Haskell & Barker/GN shops/SP&S shops 1898-1917 Idler Flat. Ex-Great Northern boxcar #4722. Purchased 1975 from Burlington Northern. Boom tender for SP&S #X-5.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #X-5 Industrial Works 1908 75 Ton Wrecking Crane. Gift 1972 of Purdy Co. Built in 1908 by Industrial Works of Bay City, Michigan, the X-5 is a small wrecking crane designed to lift to 75 tons. Wrecking cranes were used to clean up after train wrecks, hence the name. The crane would lift the locomotive up and place it back onto the track. It was powered by a two-cylinder steam engine and used two lifting cables. The steam was provided by an oil-fired vertical boiler and the crane was capable of swinging 360 degrees (but would have to be stabilized to work within this arc). A train would need to move the X-5 to the site of a wreck, since the crane was not self-propelled. It was retired once larger cranes became available with the creation of Burlington Northern.
Originally built in 1890, the Snoqualmie Depot has been restored to its turn of the 20th Century grandeur, and functions as an operating train station. Museum visitors traveling on the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad can view the railroad history exhibits in the former gentlemen's waiting room and freight room. A railroad history-themed gift shop (The Depot Bookstore) is housed in the former ladies' waiting room. Public restrooms occupy a portion of the original freight room, and replace the privy originally located just to the east of the structure.
A King County and City of Snoqualmie Landmark, Chapel Car 5 is also on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Criteria. Built-in 1898 for the American Baptist Publication Society, described as the brightest, biggest, and lightest of the cars, the Messenger of Peace was destined for a long life of service to the church. Constructed by Barney and Smith in their Dayton, Ohio works, the car was furnished with an oak interior and was austere when compared to other cars of the day, although this conservative appearance was not untypical for the Baptists. The Messenger of Peace was nicknamed "The Ladies Car" because it was funded with donations from 75 Baptist women who each contributed $100 towards The Barney and Smith Car Company's $7,500 purchase price. The car had a colorful and varied service life carrying the church's word to at least 11 states including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, California, Oregon, and Washington. Car 5 was a feature exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase World Exposition in St Louis from April 30 - December 1, 1904. The Messenger of Peace was notable for its many years of service in Washington State. In King County alone, the car visited dozens of communities. The Messenger of Peace continued to serve the church until 1948 and was the last of the American Baptist chapel cars to be retired. It had a significant impact on the lives of people throughout the Northwest and visited towns and villages in nearly every county in Washington.
Amtrak Cascades Bistro Car #7304, Talgo Series VI, built by Talgo of Spain in 1998, with interiors completed in Seattle by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The car served in trains between Eugene, OR and Vancouver, BC from 1998 until 2000. The Museum's Bistro Car was owned by Amtrak and designed by Cesar Vergara.
Canadian Pacific Railway #25 Saskatchewan QMO&O shops 1881 Business Car. Ex-Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa & Occidental Railway parlor/sleeper Chapleau. Gift 1986 of Cole & Martin.
Great Northern Railway #485 Pullman 1921 Baggage. Ex-Pullman sleeper Epicurus. Purchased 1986 from Burlington Northern. Serviceable.
Northern Pacific Railway #1361 Pullman 1915 Deluxe Coach. Ex-NP smoker coach #1151. Purchased 1989 from Hively.
Northern Pacific Railway #889 Barney and Smith Car Co 1881 Chair Car. Possibly used on first NP transcontinental train. Purchased 1960 from NP.
Parlor car 1049 (later 1799) was built by Pullman in 1901 for the Northern Pacific Railway. It served that railway for almost 40 years - including service from Seattle's King Street Station - until it was retired and subsequently purchased by a railroad executive and moved to Whidbey Island for use as a seaside cottage in 1941. In 2018 it was donated to the Northwest Railway Museum and moved from Whidbey Island.
Interurban 523 is a King County and City of Snoqualmie Landmark. Built by St. Louis Car in 1907 and put into service in 1908. More than a dozen South King County communities were once served by the PSER and car 523. Car 523 is the only known surviving car, and originally served as a combination coach/parlor/observation car. In September 2017, interurban 523 moved from where it had been stored for 20 years in Petaluma, California to the Northwest Railway Museum.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #213 Barney & Smith 1912 Coach. Purchased 1977 from a private owner. Restoration to 1912 appearance in progress; in service.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #218 Barney & Smith 1912 Coach. Purchased 1983 from Burlington Northern. Restoration to 1912 appearance in progress; substantially completed in 2014; in service.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #272 Barney & Smith 1915 Baggage-Coach. Ex-SP&S coach #272. Purchased 1977 from Burlington Northern, in service.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #275 Barney & Smith 1915 Coach. Purchased 1973 from a private owner.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #276 Barney & Smith 1915 Coach. Purchased 1972 from Burlington Northern, in service.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #52 Barney & Smith 1915 Mail Storage Ex-SP&S mail & express #40. Purchased 1986 from Standard Rail Services.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #556 Barney & Smith 1912 Observation. Purchased 1983 from Burlington Northern.
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway #701 Wapinitia Pass Pullman 1950 6-5-2 Sleeper. Used on Great Northern Empire Builder. Purchased 1983 from Burlington Northern.
Union Pacific Railroad (Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation) #1590 Pullman 1913 Café/Observation Car. Ex-UP (OWR&N) Observation #552. Gift 1977 of UP. Restoration to 1932 appearance in progress.
United States Army #USA-89601 St. Louis Car Co. 1952 Ambulance Kitchen Car. Gift 1987 of Kennecott Minerals Co. Serviceable.
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific #MILW-33845 CMStP&P shops 1940 Boxcar. Gift 1981 of Robert B. Ledingham.
Fruit Growers Express #FGEX-16134 FGEx shops 1920s Refrigerator Car Purchased 19?? from Rainier Cold Storage.
General American #GATX-585 General American 1929 Tank Car. Gift 1980 of Bethlehem Steel Company.
Great Northern Railway #GN-43940 Pullman/GN shops 1929 Automobile Boxcar. Gift 1984 of Longview Fibre Co.
Great Northern Railway #GN-43948 Pullman/GN shops 1929 Automobile Boxcar. Gift 1984 of Longview Fiber Co.
This former Great Northern wood-framed caboose was built in 1892, rebuilt in 1909, and retired in 1935. It was acquired by retiring conductor Ed Shields of Great Falls until the 1970s. It then was owned by Mr. Jack Hoover of Belt, Montana (near Great Falls) from the early 1970s until his passing earlier in 2010, when his daughter Christina Hoover Blackwell donated this valuable historical artifact to the Northwest Railway Museum.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-10896 U.S. Car & Foundry 1923 Boxcar. U.S. Car and Foundry built this double-sheathed wood boxcar in September 1923 as Northern Pacific NP 10896 under Authorization for Expenditure AFE 5018-23. Constructed of double sheathed wood sides, the car has pressed steel ends, wooden side doors, and a Murphy-type arch roof. After its revenue service duties were over, the car was placed into maintenance of way service in October 1960 under AFE 5228-60. It was renumbered NP 200328, which it remained even after the creation of Burlington Northern in March 1970. The Northwest Railway Museum purchased the car.
Northern Pacific Railway #1203 NP shops 1909 Cupola Caboose. Gift 1959 of Shelton Chamber of Commerce.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-14794 NP shops 1932 Boxcar. Purchased 19?? from Burlington Northern.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-14831 NP shops 1932 Boxcar. Purchased 19?? from Burlington Northern.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-28129 Pullman 1944 Boxcar. Purchased 19?? from Burlington Northern.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-28417 Pullman 1944 Boxcar. Purchased 19?? from Burlington Northern.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-83296 Ryan Car Co. 1930 Stock Car. Purchased 1982 from Burlington Northern; Restored 1983 to 1930 appearance. This 40-foot wood stock car was built by the Ryan Car Co in 1930 for the Northern Pacific Railway. This car has two decks which were used to transport smaller animals such as pigs and sheep. Located in most areas in earlier days were loading chutes where the animals could be loaded and moved to market. With the development of larger trucks, the stockcar disappeared from the railroads.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-86786 American Car & Foundry 1927 Hart Convertible Gondola. Purchased 1984 from Burlington Northern.
Northern Pacific Railway #NP-91366 Pacific Car & Foundry 1949 Refrigerator Car. Purchased 1984 from Burlington Northern.
Pacific Coast Railway #PC-9041 Unknown 1918 Steel Drop Bottom Gondola. Gift 1986 of Rayonier Inc.
Shell Chemical Company #SNHX-2058 General American 1943 Tank Car. Gift 19?? of Shell Chemical Co.
Shell Oil Company #SCCX-1246 General American 1929 Tank Car. Gift 1971 of Shell Oil Co. Built as SCCX 1246 for Shell Oil Co. by General American Tank Car at Sharon, Pennsylvania, in November 1929, the car was assigned to service out of Martinez, California. Designed to transport heavy petroleum products such as bunker oil, the car is insulated and equipped with steam heating pipes to aid the transfer during cold weather. After 40 years of service from California to Washington, the car was repainted and refurbished by Shell before being donated to the Northwest Railway Museum in 1971. In 1972 the car was placed into service hauling waste oil for the steam locomotives from Seattle to Snoqualmie and was assigned reporting marks PSHX 1246.
Western Fruit Express #WHIX-70325 Pacific Car & Foundry 1953 Refrigerator Car. Donated by Alaska Lumber & Pulp. Pacific Car and Foundry in Renton built this steel ice refrigerator car in 1953 as Western Fruit Express WHIX 70325. The Great Northern operated Western Fruit Express. The car remained in service after the creation of Burlington Northern and kept its original number. Alaska Lumber and Pulp Co. purchased this one for transporting food supplies by barge from Seattle to the sawmill in Sitka, Alaska. It became ALPC 2500. Alaska Lumber and Pulp donated the refrigerator car to the Northwest Railway Museum.
Bridge 35 Lassig Bridge and Iron Works, 1891-built through-pin-connected Pratt truss. Restored in 2003; purchased 1981 from the Burlington Northern Railroad. This 160-foot long through-pin-connected Pratt truss was constructed in 1891 by Chicago's Lassig Bridge and Iron Works. However, it was not built in North Bend, it was the seventh crossing of the Yellowstone River on the mainline of the Northern Pacific Railway in Montana. 1891's heaviest imaginable locomotive was just a few hundred thousand pounds. Just over thirty years later, the largest mainline locomotives were nearly 1.2 million pounds. So, when a new, stronger bridge was erected over the Yellowstone in 1923 to support these new super-sized locomotives, the old bridge was dismantled, moved to North Bend, and re-erected over the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River on a lighter density line called the Snoqualmie Branch. The structure includes the steel span and 798 feet of ballast deck timber trestle approaches. The timber trestle portion was built in 1929. Bridge 35 received a major rehabilitation in 2003/2004. The Bridge 35 Rehabilitation received the 2005 Washington State Historic Preservation Officer's Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Rehabilitation.
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