| > | | | | thing about this museum is that their main objective is |
| Boys and girls of all ages love trains and trains have | | | | to educate the public about the important role that |
| played a vital role in the history of this country and | | | | railroads had in the development of this part of the |
| Seattle Washington and the Northwest in particular. In | | | | country. |
| fact, the roles of trains on this part of the country have | | | | If you're really interested in sharing your love of trains |
| in the past been so vital that there are a few | | | | with the ones you love, you may consider taking a turn |
| museums dedicated to that very important mode of | | | | on the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. This is a great |
| transportation. Trains were essentially lifelines for the | | | | way to not only get the experience of riding the rails |
| populations here for many years. While their | | | | but to take in some of the beautiful Washington |
| importance seems to be diminishing in today's society, | | | | scenery and have a gourmet meal in the process. |
| their importance throughout the history of our country | | | | During the months of November through April up to |
| remains. Boys and girls of all ages love trains and trains | | | | two children ride free with a paying adult. There are |
| have played a vital role in the history of this country | | | | certain restrictions as to the type of seating, but it is a |
| and Seattle Washington and the Northwest in | | | | great time to enjoy the experience at a greatly |
| particular. In fact, the roles of trains on this part of the | | | | reduced price. There are also special events such as |
| country have in the past been so vital that there are a | | | | Murder Mystery Trains and Magic and Illusion shows in |
| few museums dedicated to that very important mode | | | | addition to certain holiday events as well. Be sure to |
| of transportation. Trains were essentially lifelines for | | | | check out what's going on while you're visiting Seattle |
| the populations here for many years. While their | | | | and see if this is something that might interest you and |
| importance seems to be diminishing in today's society, | | | | your family. |
| their importance throughout the history of our country | | | | If you are up for a not so short drive to Pasco (about |
| remains. | | | | three and a half hours from Seattle), you might find the |
| If you truly are a train lover, then it shouldn't be difficult | | | | Washington State Railroads Historical Society Museum |
| to talk you into stopping by Seattle's Train Center | | | | well worth the trip. Be sure to remember that the |
| before and after touring the museums dedicated to | | | | museum is only opened on Saturday and that the |
| trains and their importance in history. The Train Center | | | | hours are limited so this is a trip you need to plan in |
| offers a wide selection of model train parts and pieces | | | | advance to take. The greatest thing about this |
| that would make excellent additions to your collection | | | | museum to me is the fact that there are neat little |
| or a great beginning to a collection for you or your little | | | | stories, like the blackboard that recorded the first |
| one. | | | | snowfall at the depot each year and others such as |
| After you've whetted your appetite for trains and | | | | this. It's the little stories that don't necessarily make |
| gotten your little one all excited about them, it is time to | | | | history that do make lasting impressions and I'm glad to |
| talk a walk back in time to the Northwest Railway | | | | see this particular story is being shared. Just |
| Museum. Here you can learn about railway history or | | | | remember, when visiting any of these depots, |
| even choose to take a ride on one of the trains that | | | | museums, and train tours that you absolutely must |
| departs for several excursions throughout the day. | | | | bring your inner child with you in order to properly enjoy |
| Most of the trips are 65-75 minutes long and a great | | | | them. |
| treat for young and old alike. Perhaps the greatest | | | | |