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Ride the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad aboard historic railroad coaches through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley along 5.5 miles of the original 1880s Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern Railway.
Join us Saturdays and Sundays on a scenic train ride between North Bend and Snoqualmie Falls on a 90-minute schedule. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information about our social distancing restrictions please visit our Social Distancing Updates page.
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Members can call the Depot Bookstore to reserve their tickets at 425.888.3030 x 7202
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Masks covering both nose and mouth are required during the duration of your visit
- Beginning October 25th all visitors age 12 years and older must show proof of vaccination to visit the Museum and/or ride the train.
Train riders may visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall for free by showing their train ticket to the agent before or after their train ride.
For more information about departure times and pricing click below.
Everyone over the age of 2 needs a ticket.
*Due to Covid-19 pandemic reopening restrictions; train excursions comply with Washington State reopening restrictions. On all train excursions face masks are required for all visitors aged 5 years and older on the Museum grounds, interior spaces and on the train.
September Schedule - September 4-6, 18-19, 25-26, 2021
Traveling west from North Bend through Snoqualmie to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, a sacred site to the Snoqualmie People, to see a scenic view of the valley below. Visitors then travel east back to North Bend. Visitors view the scenic sites in upper Snoqualmie Valley on their 90-minute round trip.
Passengers may show their tickets at the Railway History Campus for free admission into the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
*Due to Covid-19 pandemic reopening restrictions; the Museum is unable to host any events at this time. Instead, there will be train excursions that comply with Washington State reopening restrictions. All train excursions are reduced capacity to follow social distancing guidelines and face masks are required for all visitors aged 5 years and older on the Museum grounds, interior spaces and on the train. Everyone over the age of 2 needs a ticket. Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.
Departing Saturdays and Sundays*, April through October.
Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Round trip: approx. 90 minutes.
North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan St, North Bend
10:30 AM
12:00 NOON
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
Children under the age of 2 are free!
* No passes, discounts, coupons, groups rates.
The Museum accepts cash, checks with a western Washington address and phone number, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.
Sorry, prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Day Out With Thomas - September 11-12, 2021
Day Out With Thomas
Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, WA with the Party Train Tour, September 11 & 12, 2021. Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas and grab your party pass to pick up favors at stops along the way. Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, stop in the party corner for lawn game fun, have a blast in the bubble zone, watch the model trains, and check out the pop up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag! We're back on track for delivering fun and memories with this two-hour experience designed around your safety. Capacity will be limited, masks will be mandatory, and advance tickets are required.
Day Out With Thomas out-of-town guests can enjoy a 15% discount on a hotel room rate from the Redmond Inn in nearby Remond. To receive your discounted rate: Use the Rate Access Code THOMAS when booking online at www.redmondinn.com or reference Day out With Thomas when calling 800.634.8080.
Steam Train Ride - October 2-3 & November 6-7, 2021
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, snug-fitting face masks (no bandanas) that cover mouth and nose must be worn for the duration of the visit for all guests 5 years of age and older. Proof of vaccination will be required if and when additional governmental mandates are introduced.
Everyone age 2 and up needs a ticket.
Ticket good for round-trip passage and free admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Masks covering the nose and mouth (no bandanas) are required for everyone over the age of 5.
No food or drink permitted on the train.
Ticket valid only for date and time listed.
Train runs rain or shine.
All sales are final: there are NO REFUNDS or exchanges. However, if unforeseen events prevent the Museum from running the steam locomotive, the excursion will run as-scheduled with a diesel-electric locomotive, and passengers will receive a refund for the holiday-weekend price difference in the amount of $6 per Adult ticket, $5 per Senior ticket, and $3 per Child ticket.
Halloween Train - October 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2021
Enjoy the changing colors on a fall train ride through the scenic upper Snoqualmie Valley! Begin your 2-hour, round trip experience when you climb aboard historic passenger cars and journey west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley. Return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover including seasonal activities and a visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and return to the North Bend Depot. Costumes are encouraged, and all children will receive a small gift.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, snug-fitting face masks (no bandanas) that cover mouth and nose must be worn for the duration of the visit for all guests 5 years of age and older. Proof of vaccination will be required if and when additional governmental mandates are introduced.
Everyone age 2 and up needs a ticket.
Ticket good for round-trip passage and free admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Masks covering the nose and mouth (no bandanas) are required for everyone over the age of 5.
No food or drink permitted on the train.
Ticket valid only for date and time listed.
Train runs rain or shine.
All sales are final: there are NO REFUNDS or exchanges.
November Schedule - November 13-14, 20-21, 2021
Passengers may show their tickets at the Railway History Campus for free admission into the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
*Due to Covid-19 pandemic reopening restrictions; the Museum is unable to host any events at this time. Instead, there will be train excursions that comply with Washington State reopening restrictions. All train excursions are reduced capacity to follow social distancing guidelines and face masks are required for all visitors aged 5 years and older on the Museum grounds, interior spaces and on the train. Everyone over the age of 2 needs a ticket. Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.
Departing Saturdays and Sundays*, April through October.
Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Round trip: approx. 90 minutes.
North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan St, North Bend
10:30 AM
12:00 NOON
1:30 PM
Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
Children under the age of 2 are free!
* No passes, discounts, coupons, groups rates.
The Museum accepts cash, checks with a western Washington address and phone number, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.
Sorry, prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Santa Train - November 27- 28, December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2021
The Northwest Railway Museum is offering two different options in 2021 to join Santa and his elves: Yuletide Express and Santa Limited! Tickets will go on sale in early September.
Santa Limited
Join Santa and his elves for Santa Limited. Your 2-hour holiday excursion begins at the North Bend Depot. Board in North Bend and ride to the Railway History Campus, where Santa greets each child with a small gift. Come inside seasonally decorated Train Shed Exhibit Hall, explore exhibits, visit Santa in the restored Chapel Car, tour a Weyerhaeuser Caboose, and participate in seasonal children's craft. Each visitor will receive a cookie to eat on their way home once returning to North Bend depot.
Tickets are $35 a person for everyone age 2 and above.
Board train at North Depot: 205 E McClellan St, North Bend WA 98045.
Please arrive no more than 25-minutes before departure.
Yuletide Express
Join Santa and his elves on the Yuletide Express! Your 25-minute holiday excursion begins at the historic Snoqualmie Depot. Board seasonally decorated, antique coaches, and travel west to Snoqualmie Falls, pausing briefly at the crest for a view of the river valley before returning to Snoqualmie. Each child receives a small gift from Santa. Tickets must be purchased online, in advance of your train ride.
Tickets are $25 a person for everyone age 2 and above.
Board train at Snoqualmie Depot: 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie WA 98065.
Please arrive no more than 25-minutes before departure.
Accessibility
Helpful Hints
1. Arrive early to enjoy the downtown. This way there is no rush to find parking and get tickets before the train leaves at its departure time.
2. Before boarding the train check out the restroom at the depot. There are no restrooms on the train.
3. Dress for the weather. If it is a cool, rainy day, bring jackets. If it is a warm, sunny day, dress in layers to stay cool if its too warm. Bring an extra bottle of water for the ride.
4. Bring a camera. There are some amazing views and neat artifacts along the way.
5. Turn off the phone and have fun! Take the time to enjoy what it might have been like to ride a train a hundred years ago.
6. Remember to pack and wear your favorite mask that securely covers both your nose and mouth.
