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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Here's a special episode of Off The Rails featuring Eric & Bethan for Pride Month 🌈 Talking about queer history of the PNW in the early days of logging and railroads. And Eric sharing his own story on coming out and working in railroad preservation. youtu.be/eLSvgdfikvU?...

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Off the Rails | Episode 15 | Pride: Past & Present

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

No. 70 just passed a major milestone. We filled her boiler for hydro testing, and we're happy to report that she appears to be keeping the water where it's supposed to be. No unexpected fountains, geysers, indoor waterfalls, or other exciting plumbing features were observed. Generally, a good sign

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We have some new pride-themed merch up on our online store for Pride Month. Go check it out. mt-rainier-scenic-railroad.printify.me/category/all/1

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Hey Seattle, Tacoma and surrounding area peeps. Auditions and casting have opened for our Christmas Trains. Click the link for more details. ko-fi.com/i/IM2C520BC1J

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Tracks to the Past Audition Form - Click to view on Ko-fi

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

OPERATION: RESTORE THE CHUGG FIELD REPORT // POLSON 70 RESTORATION DIVISION They’ve finally lost it. Sanity is at an all-time low. The crew has officially reached the stage of the project where they’re deliriously happy, running on fumes, and giggling far too often. So, what’s the latest?....

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Bethan and Rowdy talk geared locomotives, while Eric has whiskey and Dicks in Seattle... Check out more of the behind the scenes at the Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad. youtu.be/aZAaGE3esec?...

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The Business Case...

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

One year since our Trestle Fire! Here's an update on what all has been happening since, the clean up, the business planning and moving forward. youtu.be/ZRGUL8KAkVc?...

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One Year Later: Rebuilding After the Trestle Fire

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

More of the railroad being the railroad and stuff we do behind the scenes. youtu.be/XBvfNjqF4E4?...

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Groundhog Day.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Mark your calendar, this Wednesday, April 29 • 1:00pm PST For the Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive's lunchtime Zoom presentation series, Bethan Maher, Executive Director will share we are actively reshaping our future to remain sustainable, relevant, and resilient. mailchi.mp/pnrarchive/f...

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

You joined us for our Whiskey Trains 🥃, you had some fun on our Beer Trains 🍺—now have a sip of cider on our Cider Trains 🍎🚂. Seriously, friends, this is going to be one of the most fun trains of the year 🎉, featuring some amazing folks who love to make cider....

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Here's a Spicy one for you all. Listen in on some drama that's happened, how we delt with it and progress we are making on the 70. youtu.be/vNFGefnRkBs?...

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We're Spicy. Drama. Dissertations.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Steam Choo Choo 201 🚂 how the choo choos actually go chugga chugga. Steam locomotives run on…steam. Boiler tubes are relatively small metal pipes inside the locomotive’s boiler that carry hot gases from the firebox through the surrounding water, heating it efficiently to create….steam...

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Chris and Nate working away on the 5 and more on this week's YouTube episode. youtu.be/t8wE1BKdfLw?...

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Staybolts and More!

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Lubricant talk! First, a very quick explainer: in a steam locomotive boiler, tubes run through the tube sheets. To reinstall them, we use a tool called a tube roller, which expands the tubes so they fit tightly into those holes. It’s a job that generates a lot of heat, so proper lubrication is key.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad adopts elite military support systems. Operations improve daily. Something has to keep the railroad going!

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In September 2024, we purchased three ex-Reading passenger cars from the N.C. Transportation Museum. It would be hard to overemphasize the challenges of moving equipment this big cross-country on a nonprofit's budget but after a lot of work, they’re finally on the move and heading our way.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Eric gives a behind the scenes tour of the museum grounds and Bethan shows off our new building. Check it out in our latest YouTube video. youtu.be/UFXUmkkOcXc?...

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The Museum & The New Shop

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Railfan & Railroad Magazine @railfanandrailroad.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Mt. Rainier Scenic has purchased a 3.6-acre plot and a more than 10,000-square-foot building that will serve as its new restoration facility and office space railfan.com/mt-rainier-a...

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

It's been a great Easter weekend here at the railroad. Thank you to all those that came out, enjoyed the train ride, the sunshine and all the fun activities.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Western Forest Industries Museum (WFIM), operator of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR), has announced the acquisition of 0 Mineral Creek Road in Mineral, Washington—a 3.6-acre parcel featuring a 10,692-square-foot warehouse and shop originally constructed in 1955. www.wfim.org/blog/repair-...

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Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Acquires Historic Repair Facility to Advance Museum Opening — Western Forest Industries Museum

Historic shop, located directly to the south of the current museum and repair facility, will be the new home for Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s repair activities.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We know heritage railroads take paint schemes very, very seriously… With yesterday’s announcement that Polson #70 will be back in service this spring, we wanted to take a moment to share a little update: We’re giving our iron horse a glow-up. Say hello to the Pink Pony 🐴✨🌈

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Feeling like a Monday and missing steam on the railroad, as we rebuild our locomotives. So we're challenging O Winston Link with this monochrome view of 70 back in December. #steamtrain #railroad #nightshot #photography #mcm #washington #seattle #tacoma #train #transit #mtrainier #rainier #fun

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We reached 100 followers so here's the Climax. Hillcrest Lumber Co. No. 10 built in 1928 and was the second to last Climax built. In 1968, when the HLCo Mesachie Lake mill on Vancouver Island shut down, Engine No. 10 was the last Climax engine in regular operation in the world.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Hey, @sound-transit.bsky.social and @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov remember this colab, back when we restored Polson 70 and ran her on the Tacoma Rail mainline? Congratulations to Sound Transit in their new 2 line extension opening today! youtu.be/9CeAamXg7Wg?...

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Mount Rainer railroad Tacoma steam train excursion round trip

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We need train versions of the @mariners.com ferry trays. Go Mariners!

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Almost 100 followers!!!!! 😮😮😮 If we can get past 100, we do a climax post.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Porter No. 5: Flexible staybolt installation is underway. These “flexible” staybolts allow a bit of movement between the inner firebox and outer boiler shell as they heat and cool, helping prevent cracking and extending the life of the boiler. (See our very fancy, very professional drawings 🧐)

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We had high hopes that today would be full of updates from all the work happening…but it turns out we’re having a Monday. A very “Monday” sort of Monday. 🫠 So if your Monday is also a bit too much of a “Monday,” here are some photos of our shop cats to improve the situation. 🐈‍⬛🐈 📷Nathan M. Baine

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

70 always puts on a good show working up the grade into Mineral. We are working hard on her 1472, and we can’t wait to have her steaming down the rails again. #steamtrain #washington #steam #train #transit #railroad #seattle #rainier #scenic #railway #locomotive #trains

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Working had behind the scenes to bring steam back to the rails! The Polson 70's 1472 inspection is moving right along and Porter 5's firebox is looking better than ever with new patches welded in place. #steamtrain #machining #welding #shopwork #train #railroad #railway #rainier #seattle #wa

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Oh to live the shop cat life. Is Monty working hard? Or hardly working?

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Show some love for the 17. This 2-8-2T kept us rolling down the track for many years!

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AJ @ajtherat.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Steam locomotives are too dang cool. Polson Logging Co 70 owned and operated on Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad.

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Did you catch last week's Off The Rails Podcast? With Rowdy and Eric and the unsupervised foaming that came with it? youtu.be/CfJu6gxdLJ8?...

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Off the Rails | Episode 9 | Unsupervised Foam with Eric and Rowdy

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Lube and Staybolts.... See what progress the shop has been making on the 5 and 70. youtu.be/cGFM66ehEz8?...

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Tedium. Monotony.

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Oasis Youth Center @oasisyouthcenter.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Shoutout to Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad for conducting such a great experience for our youth — you really engineered some lasting memories!

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Andy Zahn @andyzahn.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I happened to be in the right place at the right time today to watch the @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social steam train pass by! youtube.com/shorts/6dvbr...

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Steam #train crossing the road - Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad #railway #travel

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Trains trains and more trains! We are back @bsky.app!!!! Keep an eye out for our usual unhinged social media posting that is Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad! We don't make the rules, we just be ourselves and the marketing works! #scenictrains #seattle #washington #tacoma #railroad #steamtrain #transit

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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

now that DeepSeek has completed AI, we hope that Silicon Valley will turn its attention to the next best thing: investing in rural history museums

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Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad @mtrainierrailroad.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

By 1920s, 25% of log camp workers were Japanese origin/ descent. In 1942, they were forcibly removed to camps under “public security” orders. Entire communities were uprooted. Women stepped into traditional logging roles and German and Italian POWs filled workforce gaps near places like Fort Lewis

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