Antique steam train makes holiday run Sept. 3 to 5

Published 8:30 am Saturday, August 20, 2016

The Northwest Railway Museum pays tribute to America’s workers this Labor Day with a special weekday steam train run of the museum’s antique train on Monday, Sept. 5, as well as all of Labor Day weekend.

The museum, located in historic downtown Snoqualmie, offers scenic train excursions through the Cascade foothills of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, including a ride past the top of Snoqualmie Falls and a splendid view of the valley below.

Trains depart every two hours beginning at 11 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot at 38625 S.E. King Street and at 11:30 a.m. from the North Bend Depot at 205 E. McClellan Street.

Roundtrip fares are $12 for children ages 2 to 12, $22 for ages 13 to 61, and $20 for seniors age 62 and older.

Visitors to the museum experience the excitement of a working railroad while learning about the important role railroads played in shaping the character of the Pacific Northwest. Exhibits and interpretive signage are visible around the Snoqualmie Depot. Train Shed Tour Packages are also available with advanced reservation; contact the Museum Bookstore (425) 888-3030 ext. 7202 for Train Shed Tour Package reservations. The depot and bookstore are open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.