Snoqualmie is a lovely town about 30 miles east of Seattle. It has a colorful history and is situated between the Snoqualmie Casino to the south and and the famous Snoqualmie Falls to the north. Railroad Avenue follows the twin tracks through town and features lots of interesting sites, businesses and shops.
Hear are a few things that caught our eye:
An interesting sight
Describing the wheel above
The Snoqualmie Depot, home of the Northwest Railway Museum
Depot history and information plaque
The Railroad was first constructed in 1889 and opened up the timber and lumber industry. Prior to the railroad, logs were floated down the river and over the falls. The Depot pictured above is now home to the Northwest Railway Museum. Engines, freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives are found on various tracks and sidings. The large metal wheel supported a 65 foot long bandsaw in an early mill.
Early diesel locomotive
Street mural depicting early log hauling trucks
1936 Totem Pole
Relaxing on Railroad Avenue, enjoying the sun
History of the Totem Pole
Snoqualmie is an ideal destination for a relaxing day trip. There is so much to see with attractions for all ages. One thing we really enjoyed was how laid back everything (and everybody) was. No rushing around, you can take your time and enjoy everything this cute town offers.
I love old train towns. There’s always a lot of history with trains. We have a rail yard in Albuquerque that was the largest in the country to service steam locomotives. My neighbor started work at the rail yards in 1958, the year I was born, working on steam locomotives that were still in service in 1958. It wasn’t too long before they closed the rail yards as diesel-electro locomotives took over.
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I remember as a kid of about 5 driving with family on a road that ran over a track. The steam locomotive came under us and I loved seeing the smoke on one side disappear and reappear on the other side. I was born in ’51.
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The diesel-elrectic locomotives where developed early on and in use since the 1930s. It’s amazing steam locomotives were still in use in the 1950s. I guess the railroads wanted to get all they could out of those old steam locomotives. The last steam locomotive built in the US rolled off the line in 1944.
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They were/are such amazing machines. Thanks for the history, did not know.
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The wheel is my favourite
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IT was impressive to stand next to it!
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That does look like a fun and relaxing day.
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We really enjoyed the day, and especially the time with each other. Thanks!
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Awww. That’s so sweet.
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🙂 🙂
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The two of you look like you are having so much fun. Stay safe.
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Thanks! It was a fun day, and we felt safe all day.
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That’s a beautiful depot! Being a trainspotter, I really appreciate these buildings. The bandsaw is amazing, it sure cut a heck of a lot of wood in its day, wow. Small towns are so laid back, like my home town, nothing like the pace we have here.
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It is an impressive Depot. This town is relaxing, too as we said. Good stuff! Thanks, John.
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You sure get around! 😄 Thanks for the fun and informative shares.
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Thank for the enjoyable tour of this lovely town. 🙂
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You are most welcome Amy!
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I walk that trail frequently. Love the history there! Glad to see you’re enjoying it as well!
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We so enjoyed our day there. You are fortunate to have this resource readily available. Thank you for the visit and comment, Kathy.
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