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2015 March Milwaukee Road Meet, March 7, Burien, WA

  The March Milwaukee Road Meet (formerly the “Milwaukee Kent Meet”) is a gathering for slides, movies and discussion and socializing. All are welcome! As in the past, this is a free event. Bring your photos, artifacts, models, memorabilia and other items for display.   Cascade Rail Foundation is pleased…

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Welcome to “CRF Signals from the Board”

Just as the signals along the old Milwaukee Road rail line communicated information over distances to those in the rail industry, CRF Signals from the Board is a way to share information far and wide. Board members post directly to this blog, so fresh information can reach interested people quicker…

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First Ever Rails-To-Ales Brewfest a hit!

The first ever Rails-To-Ales BREWFEST, named in homage to the Rails to Trails program with Washington State Parks and the Milwaukee Road Beer Line was held July 12, 2008. Fourteen Pacific NW Micro Breweries, 2 Live Bands, and 3 Local Food Vendors served up a nice mix of brews, chews,…

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2003 – Oral Histories Fest

Submitted by: Chris Scarlett, April 2003 Pre-event notice, April 7, 2003: We have an event planned for this weekend involving both students and Milwaukee Road retirees in the area at our Oral History Fest.  Students from the Cle Elum-Roslyn High School will be interviewing the retirees in 8 groups in…

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