What kind of locomotive do you use?
The Museum’s regular train excursions operate using one of two matching Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton diesel-electric switching locomotives, Snoqualmie Valley Railroad 4012 and 4024.
How long is the ride?
The entire excursion is just shy of 2 hours round-trip. The time spent aboard the train is split in the middle by the Railway History Campus stop. This stop allows visitors to see the Train Shed Exhibit Hall, use the restrooms, and enjoy a snack in the courtyard.
Is the train ride appropriate for young children?
Yes! A ride aboard a historic train is perfect for any age.
Are there restrooms on the train?
No, there are no restrooms aboard the train. However, you are never more than 30-minutes from a restroom. They are available at the Snoqualmie Depot, Railway History Campus, and North Bend Depot. If you need to step off the train during a stop at one of the depots, please inform the conductor so the crew knows not to leave until you return.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
The Snoqualmie Valley Railroad is equipped with a chair lift to accommodate those who need accessibility assistance boarding the train. Coach 272 is equipped with rolling doors on each side of the car which are compatible with the chair lift. The seats in that area are easily moved to allow for flexible wheelchair accommodation. The rest of the historic coaches are not accessible. The doorways and aisles are too narrow for most wheelchairs to pass through.
For more information on accessibility at the Museum, please visit this page.
Please call ahead for additional accommodation questions or concerns. Our staff are committed to making railway history accessible to all.
When do you offer train rides?
Regular train excursions run nearly every weekend! The trains take a holiday break after the last day of Santa Train and get to rest up until February.
Why don’t you offer weekday train rides?
The Museum’s dedicated train crew are all volunteers. They have their own jobs and families to attend to and are not able to come out to play with trains every day, no matter how much they might want to.
The Museum does, however, operate train excursions on Monday for both Memorial Day and Labor Day!
Do you offer cab rides?
Unfortunately, no. Only trained staff and volunteers are allowed to ride in the cab of the locomotive.
What happens if I miss my train?
Visitor Services will do everything they can to make sure you are able to ride the train. Have someone in your party call ahead, drive safely, get to your station, and staff will advise you from there.
Something came up, can I get a refund or move my tickets to a different time or date?
The Museum’s official policy is no refunds nor exchanges. In extenuating circumstances, Visitor Services may be able to make an exception.
