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Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

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Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Phone:
+1 360-492-6000

Hours:
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday1pm - 9pm
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed


The Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum or MRRR, formerly the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad , is a steam-powered heritage railroad operating in the U.S. state of Washington between Elbe and Mineral. The railroad travels on tracks that pass through thick forest just south of Mount Rainier. The depot, gift shop and ticket office are located in Elbe. The train travels to the new Logging Museum exhibits located in Mineral. The MRRR runs its collection of vintage rail equipment over seven miles of track, part of Tacoma Rail's Mountain Division. The railroad currently has three steam locomotives, as well as a diesel locomotive in regular service, along with several other locomotives of both types. Most of the railroad's engines are geared steam locomotives. These specialized types of steam engines — Shay locomotives, Heisler locomotives, Climax locomotives, and a Willamette locomotive were used in the early 20th century for logging. Compared to conventional steam locomotives, geared locomotives were better-suited for the steep grades, sharp curves and uneven profiles of hastily laid track typical of logging operations. Thus, the MRRR seeks to preserve and operate historic geared locomotives and related logging technology in order to present visitors with a sense of a bygone logging era critical to the development of the Pacific Northwest. Prior to 2016, steam operations were run based on availability of volunteer operators, who comprised the great majority of railroad personnel. However after being purchased by American Heritage Railways in 2016, the railroad's operations are run by professional staff. The MRRR's regular schedule runs weekends from Memorial Day to late October, with special event Polar Express trains November through December.
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