Excursion Train Schedule View a slideshow of our excursion run - Route Map

 

Join us on a round trip from Mineral to the Big Trestle and Return

Our regular excursion trains will start the 2008 season on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26.

The train departs from our Mineral, WA restoration facility on a run past Divide, WA to the largest trestle on the line. This is an 18 mile round trip, and takes approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

During the ride you'll travel through forests and past the historic logging town of Mineral. You'll cross several small trestles over mountain streams, a large trestle over the Tilton River, and the highlight of the trip, a huge curved wooden trestle near milepost 59. At Divide you'll have a view of Storm King Mountain. The engine will move to the other end of the train, then continue the trip to the big trestle.

The grades on this portion of the line are steep, and the locomotive works hard on the trip back up the hill to Divide. The steam locomotive puts on a great show as it crosses the huge timber trestle and pulls the train back up the hill to Divide.

Saturday and Sunday trips are scheduled to be powered by one of our steam locomotives.

Advanced reservations are recommended. Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to departure time.

Excursion Train Schedule

Our regular excursion trains will resume operation on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26.
Saturdays	Departures at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Train powered by one of our vintage steam locomotives
Sundays	Departures at 2:00 PM. Train powered by one of our vintage steam locomotives
Thursdays	Departures at 2:00 PM on selected dates We will be operating our train on selected Thursdays for groups. The public is also invited to ride these runs on a space available basis. The Thursday trips will normally be powered by one of our vintage diesel locomotives. Please note that we will only operate Thursday trips when groups are scheduled. Reservations Required!
Charters and Groups	For groups desiring to go on a weekday, we plan on providing one weekday trip on Thursdays at 2:00. For large groups and special events, our train is also available for charter on most dates, with advance arrangements. Charters are normally powered by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, a steam locomotive may also be available for an addtional fare. Please contact our charter manager for details and to schedule your event.
Advance Reservations Recommended. Please arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to departure time. Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance for a refund to be issued. Schedule and fares subject to change without notice. While we make every reasonable effort to operate trains as listed, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad reserves the right to substitute routes, motive power and/or equipment as required
Please see our Special Events Calendar for additional train trips during the year.

Excursion Train Fares