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The Northwest Railway Museum - Snoqualmie - North Bend, WA
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The NRM is committed to operating a nationally significant museum and heritage railway. Visit the 1890 Snoqualmie Depot for free or buy tickets for the Railway History Campus here: https://trainmuseum.org/

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Visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall today for a railway-themed Valentines Day scavenger hunt! Find 5 or more of the staff-illustrated valentines and win a small treat!
#valentinesday #TrainMuseum #NRM #railway #Snoqualmie #PNW
A wooden heart illustrated with acrylic paint pens. It depicts the 4024 Squishable plush on a pastel background with the words "I CHOO-CHOOSE YOU!"
February 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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The Museum prides itself on supporting small and local businesses and independent artists whenever possible. The artist on staff lives locally and the shirts were printed by Dark Horse Ink in Preston, Washington.
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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An exciting new arrival to the gift shop designed and illustrated by NRM staff, just in time for The Real Twin Peaks! This navy long-sleeve tee features an owl formed out of steam billowing from the Museum's own locomotive NP 924. Now available in-store!
#TwinPeaks #owls #NRM #TrainMuseum #PNW
A navy blue long-sleeve tee. A billowing steam cloud surrounds a line art illustration of steam locomotive Northern Pacific 924 in the negative space. The swirling steam forms the shape of an owl with its wings spread wide. On the bottom left is the Northwest Railway Museum logo. The same artwork as described previously, now glowing a bright green in the dark. The design is slightly warped as the shirt is being worn by the artist who drew it. These shirts glow in the dark! They're also all in adult sizes. Fun glow in the dark apparel is no longer just for the kiddos!
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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The NRM has partnered with the Issaquah History Museums for a co-sponsored Humanities Washington speaker event on Weds Feb 25!

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#museums #washingtonstate #washington #pnw #localhistory #TrainMuseum #issaquahhistorymuseums #NRM
Speaker Series: Feliks Banel | IHM
"All Over The Map: Stories Behind the Names of Washington Places and Things"
www.issaquahhistorymuseums.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Majority of the models for sale in our space will be from a collection donated exclusively to raise funds for the development and construction of the Roundhouse Exhibit Gallery.
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The Northwest Railway Museum will have space at the Great America Train Show in Puyallup, WA this weekend! Come say hi, learn about the Museum's plans for this year, and perhaps support our efforts by buying a model or signing up to volunteer!
#NRM #trainshow #Museums #TrainMuseum #PNW
Three popup banners inside a booth from the NRM's 2025 space at the Puyallup Train Show. Boxes of models line the foreground. The front of the NRM's 2025 booth space at the train show. The tables are full of models and form a U-shape. Inside the booth are a couple of visitors perusing the models.
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The Snoqualmie Depot will be closed Wednesday-Thursday January 7 & 8 for the Museum's annual inventory count. We apologize for any convenience.
A photo of the historic Snoqualmie Depot from 2022, blanketed in snow and lit with the warm glow of holiday lights. Count the Count from Sesame Street has been slapped in the foreground of the image so it looks like he is counting: One train station! Ah-ah-ah!
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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The Train Shed Exhibit Hall will be closed for winter break for about a month but the Snoqualmie Depot will continue to be open seven days a week with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day!
December 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Santa Train has wrapped up for the year and Santa himself is resting up for the big day. Happy holidays from all of the Northwest Railway Museum directors, staff, and volunteers!
#museum #NRM #TrainMuseum #holidays #santa #seasonsgreetings
A photo of Santa sitting and snoozing in a green chair. A cartoon Christmas tree is photoshopped in behind him and a large cartoon present is in the foreground. Floating around his head are chocolate chip cookies and a mug of hot chocolate.
December 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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On The Job With Conductor Bill at the NRM - filmed and edited by one of our own volunteers!
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On The Job with Conductor Bill at the Northwest Railway Museum
YouTube video by Northwest Railway Museum
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December 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Thankfully no water entered any buildings, just one amphibian who was removed for not paying admission. ;) This Northwestern Salamander is a reminder that events like these often cause animals to seek shelter elsewhere, potentially putting wildlife in contact with people.
#PNW #wildlife #museums
A dark brown salamander on dry railroad ballast next to the concrete walkway inside the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. It is a bit dusty. Removed from the Museum for not paying admission. ;) The same dark brown salamander, now relocated back outside where it belongs on a bed of wet leaves and plant debris.
December 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Despite some impact from downed power lines and flooded tracks, on Thursday we completed our inspection of the track and bridges and made sure everything was functional and safe to operate our trains this weekend. Photo from Thursday, roads are now clear!
#NRM #TrainMuseum #Snoqualmie #floods #PNW
Looking out at SR-202 from Stone Quarry Road SE. The water retention ditch that runs along 202 has overtopped its bank. Water flows in a steady stream across Stone Quarry Road into the wetland on the other side, which is also full. Highway 202 is a bit higher and is above the water level. On the other side of 202 is Snoqualmie Middle School, the football field and drop-off roundabout still underwater.
December 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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After an incredibly nerve-wracking night, staff have returned to the Museum and are relieved to report the flooding did not cause damage to any Museum buildings.
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Yuletide Express at Snoqualmie Depot! @trainmuseum.bsky.social
Santa in front of the Baldwin RS-4-TC locomotive in Snoqualmie
December 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Here comes the Snoqualmie Santa train at @trainmuseum.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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looking down on the Snoqualmie River from @trainmuseum.bsky.social’s Yuletide Express
December 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The Museum's last Story Time of 2025 had a surprise visit from the Clauses! Santa read holiday stories to the visiting families as an extra special end-of-year treat!

#NRM #TrainMuseum #SantaTrain #StoryTime #DoorsOpen #Santa #holidays #museums #freeprograms
Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of a lit Christmas tree. Families with children sit on benches in front of them, waiting to hear a story. Santa sits in his chair reading a story aloud while Mrs. Claus sits on the floor next to him, her dress and cloak pooling around her.
December 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Saturday November 22nd is our last day of regular train operation for 2025, after this weekend we'll be switching gears over to Santa Train for the rest of our operating season.
If you have passes or a membership, tomorrow is your last chance this year to use them for a free ride!
#trainrides #NRM
The Northwest Railway Museum's train set passes by during regular operation on a sunny day in North Bend, Washington. It is heading west towards Snoqualmie. On the left is Spokane, Portland & Seattle Coach 213, on the right is SP&S Coach 218. In the foreground are apple trees, possibly historic remnants of settler Jeremiah Borst's orchard.
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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We're making a list, we're checking it twice.. and we realized we were able to open up a little bit more ticket availability for both our Santa Train options! Learn more and reserve tickets here!
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#SantaTrain #NRM #TrainMuseum #Snoqualmie #holiday #trains #trainrides
Santa sitting aboard Northwest Railway Museum's Spokane, Portland & Seattle Coach 276, making his list and checking it twice.
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Train Dreams' premiere was a hit! The theater was packed, full of NRM staff and volunteers, local residents, and even members from the movie's cast and crew!
Tonight at 7pm is the last showing at the North Bend Theatre!
#TrainDreams #Netflix #Snoqualmie #NorthBend #NRM #TrainMuseum #NP924 #steam
Northwest Railway Museum's Executive Director, Richard Anderson, begins his presentation about working with the film crew to bring Train Dreams to life. In the foreground is the first few rows of the audience, in the background, the movie screen displays a poster for the movie with Joel Edgerton as the character Robert Grainier, walking with his head turned and a wood axe resting on his shoulder. Executive Director Richard Anderson looks up at the movie screen, displaying a still from the scene used in the trailer. It's the iconic shot the film crew got of steam locomotive Northern Pacific 924 crossing Bridge 35 at night, the locomotive and coaches enveloped in billowing clouds of steam, lit up by the locomotive's headlight and the coach's interior lights. The camera is zoomed out and more rows of the audience are visible in the foreground.
November 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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It's full steam ahead as the first weekend of Santa Trains approaches! There's still ticket availability for Sunday Santa Limited departures and the first Saturday, November 29th!
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#SantaTrain #NRM #TrainMuseum #Snoqualmie #holidays #christmas #trainride #museum
Santa stands in the foreground waving at the camera. In the background is the bright orange locomotive, 4024. Photo taken at the Railway History Campus in Snoqualmie, Washington in December 2024
November 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Check out the trailer below and see if you can spot how many times the NRM appears in it!

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Train Dreams | Official Trailer | Netflix
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November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Train Dreams premieres this Friday, November 7, in select theaters - including the North Bend Theater! The NRM had the privilege of being involved in filming with NP 924 at several points along our historic line.
#traindreams #netflix #NRM #TrainMuseum #steam #NP924 #railway #railroad
Screenshot from the Train Dreams trailer. Steam locomotive Northern Pacific 924 steams over Bridge 35 in the dark, silhouetted by her own headlight. The clouds of steam billow around coach 213 directly behind her, lit up by the interior lighting of the coach itself. Overlaid on the image is the quote "One of the best pictures of the year" - New York Magazine
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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We had a great turnout for the steam train excursions today even with the breeze and rain! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow too! Tickets still available:
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#NRM #TrainMuseum #steam #steamengine #locomotive #trainrides #autumn
Steam locomotive Northern Pacific 924 under steam, stopped at the Snoqualmie River Valley overlook near Snoqualmie Falls. Orange autumn leaves blanket the area around the rails and yellow maple leaves hang heavy overhead amongst evergreens.
November 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Halloween Wine Train was a huge hit! The costume contest was tons of fun and 924 got to ride the rails once more. Prizes included gift cards (and a pie!) from local businesses, train passes, and even an annual membership!
#NRM #TrainMuseum #winetrain #halloween #costumes #museums #trainrides #autumn
Two visitors dressed as a hoodoo king and queen. Our first place winners! The second place winners, a dragon and her knight! Third place winner, Buddy the service dog and his human! Buddy is a cocker spaniel dressed in a cow costume. The judges' choice winners, a couple dressed up like the Stay Puft Marshmallow man from Ghostbusters!
November 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM