We are holding an open house for the 5057 at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Columbia Rail shop in Richland, WA.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see the 5057 up close.
Fresh paint on the 5057! Photo courtesy of Columbia Rail
To attend this private event, you must register using the form below. We can only accommodate 10 people, but we are asking if we can have a larger group for this event. You can use the wait list form if the registration for the open house is full. We will notify you if a space becomes available or if we can accommodate more people.
Required attire
This is an industrial facility, so you will need to dress appropriately and have appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sturdy footwear, such as hiking shoes or boots with a defined heel, and pants are required.
Each visitor shall wear appropriate PPE, including:
- Safety vest.
- Safety or prescription glasses.
Cascade Rail Foundation can provide these two PPE items, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them.
The event may be outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Inappropriately dressed participants will be turned away.
Columbia Rail policies
As a working shop, safety is the number one priority. During the open house tour, we are required to comply with the following policies:
- Each visitor will sign a release upon arrival at Columbia Rail’s shop.
- Climbing on equipment other than 5057 is prohibited without permission. Always face the equipment when climbing up or down.
- Do not enter buildings or work areas not designated as part of the tour by staff.
- Do not stand on rail.
- Watch out for overhead equipment and open inspection pits.
- The Columbia Rail shop is located within a busy port district. Obey all traffic laws and do not block roadways or access points.
- Ask permission before photographing employees at work; photography of equipment and the shop is welcome.
Please register by Sunday, May 24.
