Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad - Elbe, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 46° 45.845 W 122° 11.610
10T E 561583 N 5179263
The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad uses vintage steam engines to take guests through parts of the Mt. Rainier National Forest and over the Nisqually river.
Waymark Code: WM1KHG
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 122

The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad uses vintage steam engines to take guests through parts of the Mt. Rainier National Forest and over the Nisqually river. Travel through old growth forests, over multiple historic trestles and see the Nisqually river.
Engine Type: Steam

Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage

Type: Spur (out and back)

Length of Route: 12 miles

Dates of Operation: From: 04/15/2007 To: 10/28/2007

Frequency of departures: 3 times daily during Summer season, weekends in Spring and Fall

Key Attractions:
The Nisqually railroad trestle and several other small trestles, vistas of the mountain, Nisqually river, and old growth forests.


Railroad Website: [Web Link]

Approximate Adult Fare: Not Listed

Approximate Child Fare: Not Listed

Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:

Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.

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