Train trestle destroyed by fire along historic Washington state railroad

Fire destroys Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad bridge

Employees at Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad are reeling after a fire destroyed one of the railroad’s biggest bridges late Wednesday night.

Train trestle destroyed by fire along historic Washington state railroad

A fire destroyed a trestle on a historic Washington railroad under construction, impacting restoration efforts led by Western Forest Industries Museum.

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Open After Trestle Fire

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Open After Fire Damages Historic Trestle The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is open and operating scenic steam train rides between Elbe and Mineral, despite a recent fire that destroyed a historic trestle. While the fire caused significant damage to a future expansion segment, the railroad’s main route remains fully operational and welcoming passengers. What Happened On May 1, a fire destroyed a wooden trestle on a non-o…