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Northern Pacific Railway Museum Regular Season: May 2 to October 31, 2009 Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday Noon to 4 PM

Work Day, BBQ and Northern Pacific History lecture: May 16-17, June 13-14, and October 10-11, 2009 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--click for further information. Training Days: June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, 2009 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.

11th Annual Toppenish Rail and Western Art Show: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 14, 15 and 16, 2009 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:

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 22, 2009, 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 23, 24, 25 and October 29, 30, 31, 2009 For a really great Halloween experience join us at the museum for the 1st annual Haunted Depot and Train event. The event will be open on October 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31 from 6pm – 9pm and will feature ghosts, goblins, and all kinds of scary things as you tour the haunted depot and 2 haunted railroad cars. Admission is $5 per person. Ages 13 and older please. Be among the first to join us for this unique event in a unique setting.

For families with younger children, we will be offering our Annual Pumpkin Run at the museum on Saturday, October 31 only. This event features a caboose ride, museum tours, and free pumpkin for each child. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Toy Train Christmas at the Northern Pacific Railway Museum: Saturdays November 28, December 5, 12 & 19, Sundays, December 6 & 13 & 20, 2009 10:00-4:00 PM. Take a short train ride in the caboose to see Santa Claus. Operating toy trains around decorated Christmas trees, hot chocolate and cookies. Photographs with Santa Claus will be printed on site for extra charge. Adults $6.00, Children $4.00.