Ride the Train

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 beginning January 21st on a scenic train ride between North Bend and Snoqualmie Falls on 2-hour schedule with 30 minute stop at the Railway History Campus. Advance purchase of tickets recommended.

Members can call the Depot Bookstore to reserve their tickets at 425.888.3030 x 7202

For more information about departure times and pricing click below.

Everyone over the age of 2 needs a ticket.

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*Due to Covid-19 pandemic reopening restrictions; train excursions comply with Washington State reopening restrictions.

2023 Winter Excursions- January-March, excluding Special Event and Steam Train Excursion dates

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 for a half an hour stop at the Railway History Campus before reboarding for a trip back to North Bend. Visitors view the scenic sites in upper Snoqualmie Valley on their 2-hour round trip.

*Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.

Departing Saturdays*

Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Round trip: approx. 2 hours.

North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan St, North Bend
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM

Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM

Children under the age of 2 are free

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.

2023 Summer Excursions- April through November, excluding Special Event and Steam Train Excursion dates

*Members contact the Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore to reserve your free member tickets.

Departing Saturdays and Sundays

Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Round trip: approx. 2 hours.

North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan St, North Bend
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM

Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM

Children under the age of 2 are free!

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.

2023 Day Out With Thomas, Weekends July 2023

Thomas the Tank Engine rolled into the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, WA in July 2022. Check back in Spring 2023 for July 2023 dates, when you can 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 and advance tickets are required.

Accessibility

Northwest Railway Museum coaches are authentic and historically accurate. They feature limited doorway widths and steep stairwells not fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Our train crews are always prepared to assist you when entraining or detraining. However train crews are not permitted to lift or carry passengers on or off the train, but we do have a hand-crank wheel chair lift for wheelchair bound passengers. Please advise the train crew about your special needs prior to boarding so they may best meet your requirements.

2022 Steam Train Excursions: First Weekend November

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 2-hour round trip. Passengers will stop at the Railway History Campus for a half hour visit to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.

Departing Saturdays and Sundays*

Board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. Round trip: approx. 90 minutes.

North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan St, North Bend
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM

Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 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.

Sorry, prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.

2022 Santa Train - November 26-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2022

The Northwest Railway Museum is offering two different options in 2022 to join Santa and his elves: Yuletide Express and Santa Limited! Tickets will go on sale in Fall of 2022. Tickets must be purchased online, in advance of your train ride; tickets sold out by early November 2021.

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. Each visitor will receive a peppermint stick to eat on their way home once returning to Snoqualmie depot.

Tickets are $26 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.

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.

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.

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Ride the Train

2023 Winter Excursions- January-March, excluding Special Event and Steam Train Excursion dates

2023 Summer Excursions- April through November, excluding Special Event and Steam Train Excursion dates

2023 Day Out With Thomas, Weekends July 2023

Accessibility

2022 Steam Train Excursions: First Weekend November

2022 Santa Train - November 26-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2022

Helpful Hints

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