While Cascade Rail Foundation is focused on preserving the memory of the Milwaukee Road in Washington, the Milwaukee Road Historical Association (MRHA) is an organization devoted to preserving the history of the whole Milwaukee Road railroad. MRHA holds an annual convention for its members and this…
May 6, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of a wreck that occurred in the yard at (South) Cle Elum.
We are having a two-day work party at the rail yard the first weekend in May (May 5 & 6). The primary task will be vegetation removal. Come join us!
Thanks to our donors, we were successful in raising the first $10,000 needed for the 5057 Project! Check out the 5057 Project news to learn more.
Kittitas County on the eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains in Washington, with a rich history based in not only railroads, but also mining, timber, recreation and more, offers a variety of museums and historical sites that make for intriguing tour opportunities. CAMAH (Cascade Association of Museums and History) has…
An anonymous donor has issued a fundraising challenge. From now through Saturday, March 31, the donor will match every donation we receive for the 5057 Project (dollar for dollar) to a maximum match of $3,000. This doubles the impact of your donation! If you are thinking about donating money toward this project,…
Cle Elum resident Shawn Skinner recently donated this aerial photo to us. (Thanks Shawn!) We think it was taken in the 1940s or 1950s. Can anyone identify any clues that would give us a better idea when this was taken? [Click on the photo to enlarge it.]
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. This is your chance to…
Facebook is moving people to the new ‘timeline’ format, which includes a cover photo at the top. If you’ve changed your profile to this format, we thought you might like to show the world your support for Milwaukee Road history. We’ve created a few different cover photos for you to…
Cascade Rail Foundation is working to acquire the MILW 5057 and bring it to the South Cle Elum Rail Yard Interpretive Center in South Cle Elum, WA. Below is the latest news on the 5057 Project.
