Here’s when you can enjoy scenic train rides through the upper Snoqualmie Valley

Not only is spring the time to enjoy flowers around Washington, it also marks the return of scenic train rides. The Northwest Railway Museum provides a couple of train excursions this spring & here’s what they entail.

There are generally two train rides running on Saturdays and Sundays, with both being 2-hour round trip excursions from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot.

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First, let’s look at the train ride leaving from the North Bend Dept. This scenic ride takes you through the upper Snoqualmie Valley aboard historic rail equipment. Starting in North Bend, you will head west to the Snoqualmie Depot.

“After a quick stop to pick up passengers, continue travelling west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley. Return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and return to the North Bend Depot,” states the description.

This train boards at the North Bend Depot: 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA. They start on April 27th, 2024 and run through July 7th, 2024. There are several departures a day, and tickets start at $14 for Children (ages 2-12), and $28 per adult.

And the second available ride departs from Snoqualmie Depot. Also a scenic train ride, this one journeys west to the top of Snoqualmie Falls, pausing at the crest for a view of the lower river valley.

You will then “return east to the Railway History Center (RHC) for a 30-minute stopover to visit the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Then hop back aboard and continue travelling east to the North Bend Depot. After a quick stop to pick up passengers, you’ll return to the Snoqualmie Depot.”

This train boards at 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie. This also begins on April 27th, until July 7th, with multiple departures a day starting at $14 per child, and $28 per adult.

For those looking to plan ahead, there will be Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Steam Train Celebrations on the weekend of May 11th and 12th, and June 15th and 16th.

All aboard!

Northwest Railway Museum

When: Starting April 27th to July 7th
Where: 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend and 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie