The US Postal Service will have a special pictorial cancellation honoring the centennial of the depot at South Cle Elum. The postmark will be available by visiting Depot Days or through the mail. The postmark features a side view of the depot at South Cle Elum and includes the words:…
Public Invited to Celebration! The clock will be turned back to 1909 for a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Road railroad depot in South Cle Elum. The beautifully restored Milwaukee railroad station and the South Cle Elum Rail Yard Historic District will be the setting for Depot…
Easton Telephone Shack Update April 2009 by Mark Borleske The Easton Telephone Shack project is finished. Roger Sackett continued his fine craftsmanship to complete the rehabilitation of the small shack. In addition to repairing exterior siding, painting, replacing windows and cutting down and installing a front front door. The finishing…
by Mark Borleske, CRF Board Member Cascade Rail Foundation (CRF) is celebrating a landmark year. The volunteer group first met in September 1999, an informal gathering of people interested in preserving some of the last remnants of the Milwaukee Road railroad facilities in Washington State. The focus of the group…
by Mark Borleske Telephone Shack and Rail Yard Work Party “Team work resulted in The Telephone Shack being successfully relocated to its new home. Thank you Roger, Mark, Doug, Ruben and his partner John Deere”, that’s how CRF President Bruce Reason summed up the work party of October 6th and…
Planning is now underway for our second annual Rails To Ales Brewfest, scheduled for July 11th, 2009. Committees are being formed and lists are being made. Selections for bands, brewers and food vendors are underway. Our first event in 2008 was a big hit and 2009 will be even better.…
I’m pleased to announce our 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award recipient(s). At today’s annual potluck event for this presentation, the CRF honored Fulton and Lorna Toub. They put together our twenty-drawer artifact display which included all drawer I.D.labeling inside and out. They had the museum open Saturdays for 60+…
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,…
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,…
For awhile now, there has been a link on the CRF page to a YouTube video featuring the Milwaukee Road in Kittitas County. Another video joins the ranks, as one with simulated Milwaukee Road trains in action, along with historic photos – including many from the Kittitas County area, is…
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