5057 Project – We reached our first milestone!
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.
CRF Included on new Regional Museum & Historical Sites Tour Website
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…
5057 Project – Challenge Donation!
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,…
South Cle Elum rail yard from the air
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.]
Milwaukee Road Meet, March 31, Maple Valley, 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. This is your chance to…
Facebook users, show your support!
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…
5057 Project – December 2011 Update
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.
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays everyone, and have a safe and prosperous 2012! [click for a larger version]
Milwaukee Road 5057 Update
We’re going for it! This month the Cascade Rail Foundation Board of Directors voted to pursue the acquisition of Milwaukee Road U25B 5057 for the South Cle Elum Rail Yard Interpretive Center. We will kick-off a formal fundraising campaign once we have a better idea of how much…
Milwaukee Road employees have lunch at the depot
Cascade Rail Foundation treated twelve former Milwaukee Road employees and their guests to lunch at the depot on Saturday, October 8.