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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe, WA

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Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

A steam-powered heritage railroad offering scenic excursions through forest and foothills near Mount Rainier in Washington.

54124 Mountain Hwy E, Elbe, WA 98330 · Elbe, WA

About Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad

Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad runs vintage rail equipment between Elbe and Mineral in southern Pierce County. Its trains are pulled by steam locomotives through forests and farmland. The depot, ticket office and gift shop are in Elbe, and the route ends at the Logging Museum exhibits in Mineral. A local nonprofit took over the railroad in 2022 after its previous for-profit operator closed it. Seasonal offerings include holiday steam trains, themed tasting excursions for adults, and a RailCycle pedal experience on a historic logging line.

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