Easter train rides delight visitors

REARDAN - Families flocked to the Inland Northwest Rail Museum on Saturday, April 19, for a festive Easter event that combined tradition, history, and train rides.

Nearly 300 guests visited the museum for the chance to ride in a historic full-sized train, including a recently restored Mount St. Helens lounge car and passenger coaches pulled by a retired grain-hauling locomotive now operated by the Washington Eastern Railroad. Volunteers ran four trips throughout the day, offering flexibility for attendees and keeping the experience smooth and safe.

"We had a really good day," said museum presi...