Northern Pacific Railway Museum 

Schedule

2007

                               All events at the depot

 

 

Northern Pacific Railway Museum opens for the season:  April 28-29 the museum will open its season early to help the community of Toppenish celebrate its centennial.  A special centennial exhibit will be on display.

Regular Season: May 1 to October 28 Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday Noon to 4 PM

Mural in a Day:  June 2, 2007  The museum will have special displays set up for the annual Mural Society event.

Training Days: June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1  This is the time for engineer and brakeman trainees and new volunteers to become acquainted.  Training sessions will be held for those who aspire to learn railroad operations.

Work Day, BBQ and Northern Pacific History lecture: April 14, June 9, September 8 and October 13  Stop by and give a hand with the many projects at the museum.  New volunteers will be guided through various projects each work day.  A barbeque and picnic will be held at the depot along with an evening lecture co-sponsored by the Northern Pacific Railway Historical Society.  For those that want to come early and stay late we will plan to get together Friday evening and have further work in progress on Sunday.  Limited accommodations are available--further information as we get closer to the dates.  

10th Annual Toppenish Rail and Western Art Show: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 17, 18 and 19, 2007   The museum holds its largest event in conjunction with the city's Western art show.  There will be approximately 20 featured western and railroad artists displaying their art and crafts.  The museum shows the following:

  • New this year--handcar races
  • Extensive display of Western and railroad art
  • Caboose rides in the depot yard.
  • NP 2152 Light Pacific steam engine
  • The Engine 1364 Restoration Project
  • Freight train project
  • 1921 Northern Pacific NP 642 Mann McCann spreader
  • Railroad Memorabilia Show and Swap Meet - Bigger and Better This Year
  • Museum Tours in the 1911 Depot
  • Engine House Tours
  • Railroad Speeder Display and Rides
  • Velocipede display
  • Food and Fun for All Ages
  • Steam Tractor - the Farmer's Locomotive
  • The REA Room
  • Tri City Model Railroader's HO Layout

Appreciation again goes to the Tri City Model Railroaders who have set up their modular layout every year since the beginning of the Toppenish Rail and Western Art Shows.  The pictures are courtesy of the Tri City Model Railroader's website.  Current plans are for the model railroad to be set up on Saturday only.

 

 

"Whistlestop!":  Saturday and Sunday, August 25, 2007,  1:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.  Cajon, country and bluegrass festival will be held in Railroad Park next to the depot.  Sponsored by the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce  in cooperation with Yakima's Capital Theater, there will be professional groups performing throughout the day and evening.  There will be food, drink and a beer tent.  Bring the family for a wonderful day of music and see the museum while you are here.  Visit the museum, ride the caboose and visit our new concession caboose.

Haunted Train/Pumpkin Runs:  October 26-31, 2007 details to be announced.  Watch for further details.

Toy Train Christmas at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum:  Saturdays November 24, December 1, 8 & 15, 2007, 10 AM - 4 PM.   Take a short train ride in the caboose to see Santa Claus.  The destination of the train ride will be Santa Claus's own caboose.   Operating toy trains around decorated Christmas trees, hot chocolate and cookies.  Photographs with Santa Claus will be printed on site for extra charge.  Sponsored in conjunction with the members of the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce.  A toy train raffle will be held each weekend   Adults $6.00, Children $4.00.