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PAX has a helpful suggestion they posted in an Amsterdam park.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
PAX has a helpful suggestion they posted in an Amsterdam park.
Each fall hardwood deciduous trees add color to the forest floors of the Northwest.
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Each fall hardwood deciduous trees add color to the forest floors of the Northwest.
Redmond, Washington values trees, and new communities streets have many colorful trees.
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Redmond, Washington values trees, and new communities streets have many colorful trees.
I enjoy seeing the way the fall sun, low in the sky, reflects through the forest.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I enjoy seeing the way the fall sun, low in the sky, reflects through the forest.
Unfortunately, antique crossings and signals do not meet contemporary safety standards. So this month SR 202 in North Bend, WA is receiving new precast concrete tubs and welded rail. Next month it gets new constant warning time signals. Safety first, even on a century-old railway!
November 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Unfortunately, antique crossings and signals do not meet contemporary safety standards. So this month SR 202 in North Bend, WA is receiving new precast concrete tubs and welded rail. Next month it gets new constant warning time signals. Safety first, even on a century-old railway!
More than 4,000 feet above sea level and a peaceful silvan setting reveals itself deep in the forests of British Columbia.
October 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
More than 4,000 feet above sea level and a peaceful silvan setting reveals itself deep in the forests of British Columbia.
It is mid October but the coast mountains of British Columbia are already receiving meaningful snow accumulations.
October 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It is mid October but the coast mountains of British Columbia are already receiving meaningful snow accumulations.
Moss on a rock almost resembles a rocker with curly hair, right?
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Moss on a rock almost resembles a rocker with curly hair, right?
A drive through the BC coast mountains found some maple trees preparing for fall.
October 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A drive through the BC coast mountains found some maple trees preparing for fall.
The clouds roll through the mountains of the Coquihalla in an early fall storm.
October 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The clouds roll through the mountains of the Coquihalla in an early fall storm.
A friend stopped by to visit and decided to show off.
October 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A friend stopped by to visit and decided to show off.
A gull takes flight along the Oregon coast.
October 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A gull takes flight along the Oregon coast.
Schmidts operated a significant brewery in St. Paul but shuttered it in 2002. Today is has been converted into artist's lofts.
October 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Schmidts operated a significant brewery in St. Paul but shuttered it in 2002. Today is has been converted into artist's lofts.
The James J. Hill house is an imposing structure the Empire Builder himself lived in until his passing. Today, it is owned by the Minnesota Historical Society and is open throughout the year.
October 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The James J. Hill house is an imposing structure the Empire Builder himself lived in until his passing. Today, it is owned by the Minnesota Historical Society and is open throughout the year.
Late in posting but no less honored to be included in the 100th birthday celebration for the McCloud 25 at the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad in September. McCloud 25 was built by Baldwin in 1925.
October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Late in posting but no less honored to be included in the 100th birthday celebration for the McCloud 25 at the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad in September. McCloud 25 was built by Baldwin in 1925.
Kilauea National Wildlife Sanctuary on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
September 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Kilauea National Wildlife Sanctuary on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.
Discovering ferns on a jungle stroll.
September 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Discovering ferns on a jungle stroll.
We are today honored to receive a visit from Sir Topham Hatt!
July 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We are today honored to receive a visit from Sir Topham Hatt!
In April local wineries and the "RR Cafe" partnered with the Northwest Railway Museum for a Wine Train experience and we all had a blast. The next event is on June Teenth featuring a local African American-owned winery. Tickets are $99 and available at shop.trainmuseum.org/EventPurchas...
June 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In April local wineries and the "RR Cafe" partnered with the Northwest Railway Museum for a Wine Train experience and we all had a blast. The next event is on June Teenth featuring a local African American-owned winery. Tickets are $99 and available at shop.trainmuseum.org/EventPurchas...
Work on the Pullman parlor car is continuing, and the local paper visited to document some of the work: www.valleyrecord.com/life/northwe...
Northwest Railway Museum’s tedious restoration of a 1901 parlor car | Snoqualmie Valley Record
“We’re not trying to build a better railcar … we’re trying to build this railcar.”
www.valleyrecord.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Work on the Pullman parlor car is continuing, and the local paper visited to document some of the work: www.valleyrecord.com/life/northwe...
Searching for hidden fiber lines - vacuum excavation to find the actual location of alleged transcontinental fiber optic cables in North Bend. This is a job that literally sucks! A new foundation is planned and avoiding utility conflicts is essential.
May 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Searching for hidden fiber lines - vacuum excavation to find the actual location of alleged transcontinental fiber optic cables in North Bend. This is a job that literally sucks! A new foundation is planned and avoiding utility conflicts is essential.
The NPR 924 is out for its first operation of the season! Fresh from its annual inspection and hydro test, it will pull Mothers Day excursion trains at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. Rogers built the 924 in 1899 making it one of the oldest steam locomotives still in regular operation.
May 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The NPR 924 is out for its first operation of the season! Fresh from its annual inspection and hydro test, it will pull Mothers Day excursion trains at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. Rogers built the 924 in 1899 making it one of the oldest steam locomotives still in regular operation.
Perkins house, Colfax, WA built in 1886.
May 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Perkins house, Colfax, WA built in 1886.
Tracks along a cliff side in Western WA.
April 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Tracks along a cliff side in Western WA.
I am more of a history guy that a tech guy but I do marvel at modern aircraft. The Blue Angels usually make an annual visit to Seattle's summer Seafair, and I certainly hope this continues.
April 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I am more of a history guy that a tech guy but I do marvel at modern aircraft. The Blue Angels usually make an annual visit to Seattle's summer Seafair, and I certainly hope this continues.