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WASHINGTON STATE RAILROAD MUSEUMS DIRECTORY
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Address: PO Box 1881, 2nd & Commercial St., Dayton, WASHINGTON, 99328 USA. Tel.: (509) 382-2026 Toll Free: The oldest train depot in the state of Washington, the Depot is the primary artifact, housing an extensive photographic collection of early Columbia County, and also some artifacts pertaining to the railroad and Columbia County. The depot was built in 1881 and is Washington state's oldest rail depot. It was in operation until the 1970s, when it was listed as a National Historic Site. The Union Pacific Railroad donated the depot to the Dayton Historical Depot Society in 1975. |
Address: 50 Rainier Boulevard N., Issaquah, WASHINGTON, 98027 USA. Tel.: (425)392-3500 Toll Free: Follow the railroad tracks to historic downtown Issaquah and visit the Historic Railroad Depot, currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Railroad memorabilia is on display, along with a vintage caboose and other railroad cars. Pictures of Issaquah's past show you the town as it was in early days. Tours are available by appointment. |
Address: 10 South Asotin Avenue, Toppenish, WASHINGTON, 98948 USA. Tel.: (509) 865-1911 Toll Free: The old 1911 Northern Pacific Railway depot in Toppenish, Washington has been reopened as the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. The attempt is being made to recreate the ambience of the 1930 Northern Pacific Railroad. The depot has been restored to its early appearance and gives an opportunity for the visitor to view many aspects of early railroad transportation. Its many artifacts help to demonstrate the importance of railroad transportation to the development of our community and the entire Western United States. |
Address: PO Box 459, Snoqualmie, WASHINGTON, 98065 USA. Tel.: (425) 888-3030 Toll Free: The Northwest Railway Museum is a Washington non-profit corporation. The Northwest Railway Museum Collection of railway equipment is one of the most significant in the United States and is representative of Northwest railroading. It numbers over 70 large items (greater that 1 ton) including examples of steam locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and specialized railway equipment that built and maintained the right-of-way. The Collection includes a research library and smaller railway artifacts including dining car china, specialized tools, signage and lantern. The Museum Collection also includes 5.5 miles of main line track, 3.5 miles of historic right-of-way, and the fully-restored Snoqualmie Depot, constructed in 1890. |
Address: 1511 Main St., Vancouver, WASHINGTON, 98660 USA. Tel.: 360-695-4201 Toll Free: The museum features many artifacts from the SP&S Railway, including photographs, lanterns, books, brochures, china, historic documents, and displays of locomotive and other equipment parts. The museum is staffed exclusively by volunteers, most of whom formerly worked for the SP&S Railway. Museum artifacts include parts saved from the SP&S 911, one of the railroad's challenger (4-6-6-4) steam locomotives. The museum also displays a deluxe bedroom from a Pullman car and features a model railroad that depicts scenes along the SP&S. |
Address: 122 N. Tacoma Ave., Pasco, WASHINGTON, 99301 USA. Tel.: (509) 543-4159 Toll Free: Address: PO. BOX 552, Pasco, WASHINGTON, 99301 USA. Tel.: N/A Toll Free: The WSRHS is dedicated to preserving the history of "All" the railroads that helped build the State of Washington. From the Great Northern Railway, Milwaukee Road,to the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, SP&S Railway and all the railroads in between. We are located in Pasco, Washington where the Columbia and Snake Rivers merge. Our rolling stock includes : Surviving Washington State Steam Locomotives, Northern Pacific Locomotive # 2626, Various Roads, Locomotive Oil Cans & Telegraph, Glass Battery Jar, Diesel Locomotive Bell, & Brass Caboose Whistle...and many more railroad items. |
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