Kalama, Washington is located on the aboriginal lands of the Cowlitz Indians. In 1871, it became the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railway. The Interpretive Center at the Port of Kalama has a large steam locomotive and its tender.
The SP&S 539, operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway in 1917 originally cost $40,995 (that would be more than $900,000 today). The engine and tender are more than 80 feet long, weighs 533,600 pounds, and has 4,700 horsepower.
More museum exhibits
Museums 101: Port of Kalama Interpretive Center (photo diary)
Museums 101: The Milwaukee Traveler and railroad construction (photo diary)
Museums 101: The Railroad (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The Caboose (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: The San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Railroad Handcars and Motorcars (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Railroad Food Services (Photo Diary)
Museums 101: Logging Train (Photo Diary)