As summer approaches here in the Pacific Northwest, the Northwest Railway Museum has been picking up steam. Equipment is moving, visitor experiences are changing, and the first stages of expansion are taking shape.
Last week, the Train Shed saw a major rearrangement. Northern Pacific Parlor Car 1049 was moved out of the Conservation and Restoration Workshop (CRW) so that Puget Sound Electric Railway Interurban 523 can take its place. The Parlor Car has been moved into the Train Shed for visitors to appreciate the hard work and dedication of the Museum’s workshop crew thus far. Additionally, the Amtrak Cascades Talgo Bistro Car has also moved indoors into the area formerly occupied by the Interurban.
For those interested in seeing the work at the CRW, good news! Tours of the Museum are once again departing on Saturday mornings. These tours start at the RHC and include a visit to the CRW, a chance to step into Chapel Car Messenger of Peace, and a round-trip train ride. Tickets are limited, and available to those 13 and older. Check out this link for more information.
Visitors to the RHC will also notice the start of the Roundhouse Exhibit Gallery expansion. Contractors have begun preparing the area next to the current parking lot for brand-new parking spaces. These new spaces will support further expansion of popular activities such as Story Time and School Train.
