About Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is a historic heritage railway operating in the forests of western Washington near Mount Rainier, offering visitors vintage steam excursions through the scenic foothills and logging country. Operated by the Western Forest Industries Museum, the railroad has become an important preservation and tourism project, restoring historic locomotives, railcars, and infrastructure while supporting local communities through heritage tourism. In April 2025, the railroad suffered a devastating setback when a massive 400-foot wooden trestle between Mineral and Morton was destroyed by an arsonist just hours after the nonprofit finalized its purchase of the railroad corridor. The bridge, a critical link in the organization’s long-term expansion plans, burned for days due to the remote location and difficult firefighting access. Despite the loss, the railroad continued operating excursions on unaffected portions of the line while launching the “Bridge the Gap” recovery campaign to raise millions for cleanup and reconstruction efforts. Volunteers, donors, rail supporters, and corporate partners quickly rallied behind the recovery effort, viewing the rebuilding of the trestle as essential to preserving one of the Pacific Northwest’s most ambitious railroad restoration projects.

About the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway

Ride over the Sheepscot Valley’s Narrow Gauge Railway aboard a historic steam train for a trip back in time. Explore our facilities and workshops where exploration is encouraged and inquisitiveness is rewarded. Experience the nearly-lost art of running and maintaining a steam powered narrow gauge railroad.