The Northwest Railway Museum invites mothers to enjoy a free ride aboard an antique train, when accompanied by a paying child—of any age—during Mother’s Day weekend, May 7 and 8. Passengers may board in Snoqualmie or North Bend. The round trip takes approximately 70 minutes. Passengers may get off at the halfway point, shop, eat lunch, or take a stroll before returning on any later train. Trains depart every 75 minutes beginning at 11:01 a.m. from the Snoqualmie Depot at 38625 Southeast King Street and at 11:26 a.m. from the North Bend Depot at 205 McClellan Street.  Roundtrip fares are $8 for children ages 2 to 12, $12 for adults ages 13 to 61, and $10 for senior ages 62 and up. For more information, call the Northwest Railway Museum at (425) 888-3030 or visit www.trainmuseum.org.

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.  The depot and bookstore are open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.