Cutaway section of the museum showing visitors around the model railroad in the main hall.

Downtown Snoqualmie, WA · Opening 2029

A future of opportunities

A future of opportunities

A museum of the American West, built around the nation’s largest O-scale model railroads.

A museum of the American West, built around the nation’s largest O-scale model railroads.

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An educational journey experienced through a model railroad

An educational journey experienced through a model railroad

Over 18 years, Peter Hambling and a small team built a model railroad depicting Western North America. The model that has been a gathering point for field trips and local communities will now become the heart of a new regional destination and educational center in Snoqualmie, open to everyone.

City of Snoqualmie

Next to the historic depot, under Mt. Si

Next to the historic depot, under Mt. Si

Railroad Ave SE and SE King St,

Beside the Northwest Railway Museum, the excursion train line and Sandy Cove Park.

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Rendering of the museum’s front plaza with the rusted water tower and boxcar.

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