Annual Volunteers & Community Picnic Sat., Sept. 20

UPDATE FROM CRF PRESIDENT BRUCE REASON: Following the board meeting will be the Volunteer-of-the-Year award presentation and a potluck luncheon. Suggestion for potluck items (using last names): Entrees –  P-Z Salads (and dressings)  –   J-O Desserts –  A-I Misc.  –  anyone Refreshments  –  bring your own. Condiments, dishes, untensils, napkins,…

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UPDATED: Milwaukee Road Modelers Meet Oct. 4

Modelers met in North Bend. Post Event Report: THIS EVENT WAS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL! See David Newcomb’s comments on this event. Also, enjoy viewing Paul Krueger’s photos of the event (click on sample photo for full event gallery). Who: Milwaukee Road Modelers What: Milwaukee Road Modelers Meet Open to: All Scales,…

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Spring Cleanup at the Railyard

Submitted by Mark Borleske, May 22, 2008 On Saturday, May 17th, Cascade Rail Foundation had a “spring cleanup” work party. It seemed that spring had arrived and the sun was out as it was time to clean up the yard. Volunteers from the 4-H Club cut and cleared out brush,…

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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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