Freighthouse Square Train Event
May 14, 201111:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freighthouse Square
2501 East D Street
Tacoma, WA 98421
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Train fans, come and join us May 14th and 15th:
You won't want to miss a weekend of train-related events in Tacoma! From special tours of one of our modern Sounder trains to excursions on a restored vintage steam engine train to model train layouts, there's something fun planned for the whole family.
Join us at Freighthouse Square both Saturday and Sunday for these FREE fun activities:
- Tour a Sounder train, including a cab car
- Meet Sound Transit mascot Zap Gridlock and win prizes
- Enjoy live Dixieland music (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
- Learn about current Sound Transit train and bus service, as well as plans to extend the Sounder line to South Tacoma and Lakewood with service scheduled to begin in 2012
Other events to choo-choo-choose from:
- Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club Show and Swap Meet
- Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad steam train rides
- Freighthouse Square's Second Saturday Spectacular with guest vendors, artisans, crafters and more
Getting there:
We encourage you to take transit to the Tacoma Dome Station, across from Freighthouse Square. Find your best transit options using the trip planner .
If you are driving, please give yourself extra time due to the D-to-M Streets Project Construction in the area. See map for detour details.
Hosted by: Tacoma Northwestern Model Railroad Club, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Freighthouse Square and Sound Transit