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Revision as of 22:35, 2 August 2018
The Northern Pacific Railway Museum is a railroad museum in Toppenish, Washington. It is located on 10 Asotin Av. and open between May and December.
In 1990 the ex-Northern Pacific Railway depot in Toppenish, WA, was leased and subsequently purchased from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1993 for the museum.
In 1993 the 1902 Northern Pacific steam locomotive #1364 was leased, and restoration began. Currently the 1364 is being hydro-tested and upon passing at 200psi it will be fully steamed and certified under the FRA. Present goal is to be operational by Christmas 2018. In 2017 the Northern Pacific Railway Museum fully purchased the 1364 from the City of Tacoma and own a clear title to the engine.
The museum currently houses a large collection of Northern Pacific Railway memorabilia such as real dinnerware that would be found on the North Coast Limited passenger train. The depot has been restored to what it looked like in the 1930s. It has the telegraphers office set up with all original equipment indigenous to the time. The freight office is original and includes a fully restored Railway Express Agency truck. The truck runs and is used in parades and antique shows.
Outside are displays of various engines and railcars. The City of Auburn donated the 2162 steam engine as the wet weather was damaging the train. The present plans are to restore cosmically, particularly the wooden cab that has rotted.
Behind the 2162 is a Mann-MCcan spreader, which is the only one left in existence. On the adjacent side is the Spokane Club first class passenger car. Connected to it is the 589 second class passenger car. This car is in poor condition and cannot handle foot traffic as of yet. There is also a 1911 wooden caboose restored to its original state.
Special events take place throughout the year and allow short train rides Such events are work history weekend which volunteers come to help restore our artifacts. Train shows are held 2 times a year in which the public is welcome. Toy Train Christmas is held just after Thanksgiving on every weekend til Christmas. The train goes down to the North Pole and you can get a picture taken with Santa.
This is a museum that the whole family can enjoy
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