Spokane, Portland & Seattle Coach #276

The 276 was interior was painted with a light blue paint shortly after arriving at the Museum.   Unfortunately, this color was not an accurate representation of how the car appeared during its service life on the SP&S Railway. Careful sanding of interior surfaces allowed restoration volunteers to determine that original interior colors were light green on the walls and with a tan ceiling.

276 Before paint 276 Interior panel

 

One inevitability of the great northwest is rain and unfortunately it is very hard on railroad cars.  The panel was located between two windows inside the car.  A pin hole leak in the car's steel roof allowed water to collect behind this steel panel causing the damage.  Five other panels were also damaged in this manner and were replaced with new sheet metal fabrications.  Similarly, the window frame located next to these panels were damaged and were replaced with new fabrications.

Special Update

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Why do we still require masks? Transportation Security Adminsitration ("TSA") regulations currently require all railways, airlines and buses to have persons masked through January 2022. Though social distancing regulations are loosening in much of the region, the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Railway Administration and TSA. We ask that all visitors over the age of 2 and require for those over the age of 5 to wear a mask that covers both nose and mouth while visiting. By order of King County, proof of vaccination will be required beginning October 12 for all visitors aged 12 and older. For more information about our social distancing restrictions please visit our Social Distancing Updates page.

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