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Mt.
Rainier Scenic Railroad
Introduction:
All Aboard the Ultimate Time Machine! Experience the Golden Age of Steam
as you chug across spectacular bridges, clickety-clack through lush tall
forests. Whistle at majestic Mt. Rainier and let off steam by Mineral Lake.
All trains are pulled by vintage steam locomotives. We offer a variety
of open window and enclosed coaches for your enjoyment. Please select one
of the pages below for schedules and more information.
Tacoma
Rail
Introduction:
Tacoma Rail's three divisions consist of 204 miles of track with over 120,000
line hauls per year. This makes Tacoma Rail one of the largest short line
railroads in the country and a powerful factor in the economic growth and
progress of Tacoma. Our strategic mission is to deliver the best rail service
possible by providing a switching operation that is safe, cost competitive,
reliable and efficient.
The
Tacoma Historical Society
Introduction:
Welcome to the Tacoma History website! It is sponsored by a group of people
intrigued with and inspired by the rich and varied history of our city
– the Tacoma Historical society. We hope you will join us in our efforts.
Mineral
Lake Lodge
Introduction:
Our three story log structure was built in 1906 to resemble the rugged
elegance of a German wilderness hunting lodge. Come and experience the
history in person! Relive the past by enjoying our numerous antiques, old
photographs and articles about the lodge. This grand country lodge sits
on a spectacular scenic setting of 3 1/2 acres...
Mineral
Lake in Mineral, Washington
The
webiste for the Mineral Lake in Mineral Washington
The
Morton Depot
Introduction:
Relocation and restoration of the Morton Depot has been a 20 year dream
of the Historical Society. Built in 1910, the two story frame building
is one of the last of this type of Milwaukee stations in existence today.
The advent of the train opened the area to commerce and economic prosperity
as well as travel.
Freighthouse
Square
Introduction:
FREIGHTHOUSE SQUARE, once the most western point and freight terminus for
the old Milwaukee Railroad, is known as the main point of reference for
those immigrants coming to the western shores of the United States.