Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum to Resume Steam Train Passenger Service on Sat., Aug. 4

Historic Scenic Railroad Near Mount Rainier to Offer Regular Excursions Aug. 4 Through Sept. 2 and Then Transition to Busy Fall Calendar Featuring Wine and Beer Tastings, PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, and THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
 
ELBE, Wash. - July 31, 2018 - PRLog -- The Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum (MRRR)™, which offers distinctive rail experiences and special events to passengers of all ages in the beautiful, scenic forested foothills near Mt. Rainier National Park, today announced it will resume steam train passenger service on Sat., Aug. 4, and operate regular excursions every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Sept. 2. The railroad is recommencing service after a brief hiatus to improve the marketing, logistics, execution, and passenger flow of its special events, and significantly enhance the overall MRRR guest experience at its Elbe depot and museum and event park in Mineral, Wash.

Beginning Sat., Sept. 8, the MRRR will transition to its fall special event schedule, which features three harvest season excursions showcasing notable Washington wines, craft beers, and hard ciders — Washington Wine Express, Rails to Ales:  Oktoberfest Express, and Hard Cider Express; PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express; and the always-popular THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride to help families celebrate the holiday season.

Tickets for regular excursions and all special events are now on sale through the MRRR's website at http://mtrainierrailroad.com/train-excursions/special-events, or by calling the railroad's reservations hotline, seven days a week, at (360) 492-6000.

"The MRRR is back, and better than ever, after the many operational and business improvements orchestrated by the railroad's dedicated maintenance crew, front-office staff, and guest service personnel in recent months," said Bethan Maher, the new general manager of the Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum. "As always, the MRRR remains committed to staging fun, interactive, and affordable excursions and special events for a diverse spectrum of visitors. With that in mind, we trust our guests will notice and appreciate these enhancements the next time they board the MRRR, and enjoy a stellar experience when riding one of the premier historic scenic railroads in North America."

The following is the MRRR's regular excursion and special event schedule for the remainder of 2018:

Regular Excursions
August 4-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, and Aug. 31 – Sept. 2
Two Excursions on Saturdays and Sundays

Hard Cider Express
September 8-9
Two Excursions Each Day

Washington Wine Express
September 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30
Two Excursions Each Day

Rails To Ales:  The Oktoberfest Express
October 6-7
Two Excursions Each Day

PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
October 13-14 and 20-21
Three Excursions Each Day

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
November 16 – December 31
Three Excursions on Most Days

Ticket Pricing and Availability
Tickets for regular excursions and all special events are now on sale through the MRRR's website at http://mtrainierrailroad.com/train-excursions/special-events, or by calling the railroad's reservations hotline, seven days a week, at (360) 492-6000.

All-day parking is available in the MRRR parking lot, adjacent to Elbe depot, for $4.00 per vehicle.

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