Researching the history of the Milwaukee Road? You can visit our Archive website to view Milwaukee Road-related documents and photos from our collections.
Virtual Historical Tour – Cedar Falls to Plummer
This is a virtual tour of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, exploring the history along the route starting at Cedar Falls, WA and ending past the east end of the trail in Plummer, ID.
Bridge Day at Rosalia – October 10
Join us for Bridge Day in Rosalia, WA, on Saturday, October 10. This free event will feature a railroad history presentation at the Rosalia Community Center (106 W. Seventh Street, Rosalia, 99170, just off Whitman Avenue, Rosalia’s main street).
Museum Day – Saturday, August 8
Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a fun Museum Day celebration at the South Cle Elum Rail Yard. This year’s event is extra special as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary!
Welcome Division Point Coffee and Crepes!
We are very happy to announce that we have a new tenant in the depot! Division Point Coffee Bar and Crepes is a new, family-owned coffee bar in the space formerly occupied by the barbecue restaurant.
Ralston Signal Project Update
With the installation of the restored signal at Ralston, we’re close to finishing this project!
5057 Open House – Saturday, May 30
We held another 5057 open house for donors on Saturday, May 30, at the Columbia Rail shop in Richland, WA. The locomotive was placed outside so it could be viewed in the sunshine.
Rail Yard Work Party – May 9
Celebrate National Train Day with us! We will have a work party at the South Cle Elum Rail Yard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
FIXED – research website
Our replacement research website is now online It will take some time to restore the files from the old site. If there is something you need, please let us know, and we will prioritize it.
2025 Annual Meeting – December 6
Our annual meeting will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m. PT. We will review our progress and updates from 2025 and discuss our plans for 2026 and beyond.
5057 work restarts!
Work on the cosmetic restoration of the 5057 is resuming now that we have finalized a contract with Columbia Rail.
5057 Open House – Saturday, October 11
We held an open house at the Columbia Rail shop in Richland, WA, so that people could see the 5057 up close.