As it turns out, saving Seattle's Memorial Stadium from demolition may not be just some pedantic argument or splitting of historic preservation hairs. Feliks Banel Priceless archive keeps the history of Pacific Northwest trains running A unique partnership devoted to Northwest railroad history means an incredible archive of photos and documents is being preserved and made accessible. McDermott hangs up her barometer When meteorologist M.
McDermott retires this week from Channel 13, not many people will remember her early years hosting a kids' show. Sponsored Articles Medicare open enrollment for starts Oct. During this time, people enrolled in Medicare can: Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan and vice versa. Join, drop or switch a Part D prescription drug plan, […]. So, is one of the two engines the one that was on display in downtown Leavenworth?
When was it removed and why? Posted: Tue Jan 24, am. You're right, Bob, the engines are probably in the tunnel, not in shed. I didn't make that clear in my edit to my first post. I found another thread on the same topic online, which mentioned that there are a few flatcars stored in a garage downtown. So, steaminfo, maybe a call or email to this Mr. Johnson is in order? I imagine he has quite a passion for railroads, and, like a lot of us, he might not mind sharing it with others of a like-mind.
It's worth a shot, I suppose Posted: Wed Jan 25, am. So maybe this is a "lost locomotive in a tunnel in the mountains" story that actually pans out!? Posted: Wed Jan 25, pm. Can't add anything of recent history of these locomotives. Plan was for a steam ride at their ski resort. We haven't heard anything from them in years. It was undergoing boiler repairs when our engine house burned around it. It received an 'aerosol overhaul' cosmetic repainting, and was displayed for several years at the railroad museum in New Buffalo, MI.
We restored it to service only to demonstrate for sale, but in was never regarded as part of our operating fleet. Date stamping on my camera shows both locomotives left June 27, The railroad uses a vintage American Locomotive Alco diesel switcher and normally runs during the warmer months of the year. Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Closed.
For a small operation the railroad owned quite a large collection of operating steam locomotives although they were only used when enough volunteers were available to maintain them. The Mount Rainier Scenic offered spectacular views of Washington's backcountry, where logging was once king. Trips featured either an 18 or mile experience from the restored depot in Mineral. Inside they feature a collection of displays and exhibits while outside are pieces of rolling stock to view.
The museum is also attempting to fully restore Northern Pacific , a product of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. The Northwest Railway Museum, based in Snoqualmie, preserves the area's railroad history. In doing so they host train rides between May and October.
This attraction is located in Carnation offering scale train excursions among several different rides available at the park.
They are open from May through October each year. Since the Tacoma Railroad Heritage Center tells the history of railroads serving that city and the entire Puget Sound region.
They have several exhibits and displays on-hand to see and peruse. This organization tells the history of all railroads which played a role in developing and shaping the state of Washington.
They have a large collection of artifacts and displays but currently do not have a museum facility in which to showcase them. Yakima Valley Trolleys, based in Yakima, is Washington's only operating heritage interurban line. The organization hosts train rides over trackage once owned by the Yakima Valley Transportation Company, a freight interurban that served the Yakima Valley for nearly one-hundred years, moving primarily fruit and produce i. In a gentleman by the name of Andre Kristopans put together a web page highlighting virtually every unit every out-shopped by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division.
Alas, in the site closed. However, Don Strack rescued the data and transferred it over to his UtahRails. If you are researching anything EMD related please visit this page first. The information includes original numbers, serials, and order numbers. Wes Barris's SteamLocomotive. Have questions? Give us a call at Reservations can be made online or by calling. Need help booking a ticket or have questions? Contact us at [email protected] or
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