There are several ways you can contribute to our work preserving the history of the Milwaukee Road in Washington.
Become a member
Join our community of people interested in preserving the history of the Milwaukee Road in Washington. Visit our membership page to join Cascade Rail Foundation.
Make a financial contribution
General Fund
Your donations to the Cascade Rail Foundation General Fund support our activities. These include
- implementing projects at the South Cle Elum Rail Yard,
- maintaining our archival collections,
- paying depot utility bills and other expenses.
5057 Project Fund
You can also donate funds to support the 5057 Project, which will ultimately bring a restored Milwaukee Road GE U25B diesel locomotive to the South Cle Elum Rail Yard for display.
To make a financial donation, go do our Donation page or or simply send your check payable to:
Cascade Rail Foundation
PO Box 462
South Cle Elum, WA 98943
Cascade Rail Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
You can also provide financial support to Cascade Rail Foundation when you shop online. We participate in both the AmazonSmile and iGive programs.
Donate materials
Cascade Rail Foundation accepts donations of photos, documents, and objects related to the history of the Milwaukee Road in Washington. Donations can be made through Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive and they will convey your donation to us. You may also contact us to donate materials directly to Cascade Rail Foundation.
We also can sometimes make use of tools, building materials, and other items at the South Cle Elum Rail Yard. Please contact us if you have something you think we could use.
Volunteer
We are an all-volunteer organization. The more volunteers we have, the more we can do! You can help us at South Cle Elum, at Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive in Burien, WA, or maybe at home. Please contact us and let us know your interests, abilities, and availability.