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Train rides: The historic carriages used in the Northwest Railway Museum's train rides

Through the woods to the falls! Northwest Railway Museum photo.

All aboard the Northwest Railway Museum’s train rides

Hop on the train to the top of Snoqualmie Falls

The Northwest Railway Museumā€™s train rides are happening every Saturday through March for its Winter Schedule. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the upper Snoqualmie Valley and visit the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest to view the lower river valley. Then, return east to the Railway History Center for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.

Railriders can purchase tickets online for the North Bend Depot or the Snoqualmie Depot, where guests will sit in historic railway coaches.

The Northwest Railway Museum’s train rides will chug down the tracks on Saturdays from February through March, the 2-hour trip will depart North Bend at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., and depart Snoqualmie at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for children, ages 2-12. Purchase tickets online.

Starting in April, the train will begin its Summer schedule and run on Saturdays and Sundays from April through September.

Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday at 11 a.m. there will be a free story time experience for families with railfans of all ages. The story time includes 1-3 stories read in a casual atmosphere followed by a hands on activity and time to tour the Train Shed.

Excursions Begin at Two Locations

Historic Snoqualmie Depot
38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

North Bend Depot
205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA 98045

Know before you go

  • Arrive early on the day of your excursion to secure parking and a seat on the train.
  • Use the restroom at the Depot; there are no bathrooms on the train.
  • Tickets are good for round-trip passage and free admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
  • No food or drink is permitted on the train, but pack a lunch to eat at the Depot or dine at one of many restaurants within walking distance of the train station.
  • No pets allowed.Ā 
  • Ticket valid only for the date and time listed.
  • The train runs rain or shine.
  • Dress for the weather. The historic trains are not all climate-controlled.
  • During hazardous winter weather, there may be short-notice cancellations of train service. The customer will be notified in the event this occurs.
  • All sales are final: there are NO REFUNDS or exchanges unless the train does not run.
  • Bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenes and the special moments with your loved ones.
  • Summer schedule: Saturday and Sundays April-September
  • Winter schedule: February-March

 

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