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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and Logging Museum

98330 Elbe to Mineral, WA, United States of America (USA) (Washington)
Address 54124 Mountain Hwy E
 
 
Floor area unfortunately not known yet  
 
Museum typ Exhibition
Railway
  • Steam engines/generators/pumps
  • Model Railway

Opening times
 The MRSR's regular schedule runs weekends from Memorial Day to late October with special event Santa Express trains November through December.

Admission
Status from 12/2017
 First Class Car: Adult: $54; Child: $34
Standard Class Car: Adult $41; Child $21
Museum admission is included in the train ticket price.
Contact
Tel.:+1-888-783-2611  Tel.2:+1-253-495-716  
Homepage
to Location / Directions
mtrainierrailroad.com
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Location / Directions
N46.765779° W122.194815°N46°45.94674' W122°11.68890'N46°45'56.8044" W122°11'41.3340"

Major roads to Elbe

Mountain Highway (State Route 7) and

The Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum operates steam train rides that travel 14 miles between the towns of Elbe and Mineral near Washington State’s Mt. Rainier National Park. Weekly steam train excursions operate annually during the months of May through October. The train carries passengers from the depot in Elbe and travels through a forest and foothills before arriving at the logging museum in Mineral. Once at the museum, guests can get off the train to explore the exhibits.

Mineral, WA

Located in the northwestern part of Lewis County the town of Mineral, Washington began as a mining town.
Description

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) is a steam-powered heritage railroad operating in Washington State between Elbe and Mineral. The railroad travels on tracks that pass through thick forest just south of Mount Rainier. The depot, gift shop and ticket office are located in Elbe. The train travels to the new Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad & Museum exhibits located in Mineral, WA. The MRSR runs its collection of vintage rail equipment over seven miles of track owned by Tacoma Rail, an entity distinct from the MRSR.

The railroad has four steam locomotives in regular service, as well as several diesel engines. Most of the railroad's engines are geared steam locomotives. These specialized types of steam engines-Shay locomotives, Heisler locomotives, Climax locomotives, and a Willamette locomotive were used in the early 20th century for logging. Compared to traditional side-rod steam locomotives, geared locomotives were better-suited for steep grades and hastily laid track. Thus, the MRSR seeks to preserve and operate historic geared locomotives and related logging technology in order to present visitors with a sense of a bygone logging era critical to the development of the Pacific Northwest.

The steam engines are run based on availability of volunteer operators, who comprise the great majority of railroad personnel.

Sound of No. 17 build by American Locomotive Company is a 2-8-2T.

The Logging Museum at Mt. Rainier Railroad in Mineral

Home to the most comprehensive collection of steam logging locomotives in the world! Riding the steam train from Elbe is the best way to see the museum. Museum admission is included with your train tickets May through October. Visitors can explore the exhibits in the Railroad Logging Camp, House Of Gears, Rod House and take a peek into the Restoration Shop. Make sure you don’t miss the new Tom Murray Engine Room located inside the House of Gears!
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