Lake Whatcom Railway is excited to announce that we are running a special Independence Day train on Thursday, July 4th! We can't think of a better way to celebrate America than to ride on a train that has been traveling the rails of the United States for over 100 years!

We will be departing from Wickersham Station at 12:00 Noon. Tickets are $20 for Adults, $14 for Children ages 2-17. Children under 2 are free. Select a family package if you have a group of 4 or 5 to receive a discount.

We are excited to couple our historic Pullman cars to the locomotive for a journey to the aptly named Mirror Lake. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery as you are serenaded by the music of Ben the Banjo Player. We will be traveling in authentic Pullman passenger cars from Wickersham Station through the tunnel and on to Mirror Lake. Once we arrive, you will have the opportunity to ride an antique handcar prior to the journey back to Wickersham.

All ages are welcome to relive memories and create new ones on this nostalgic ride through history. You will be riding on train cars that have been in use for more than 100 years! Throughout your visit, you will see many pieces of railroad history, including our antique steam engine, number 1070.

Lake Whatcom Railway is dedicated to the preservation of railway history, and funds collected go towards the restoration and preservation of this American legacy. The Lake Whatcom Fourth of July excursion departs from Wickersham Station.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure so that you may explore the century of railway history on site, and receive your ticket prior to boarding. Snacks and water will be available for purchase onboard the train.

For more information, call (360) 441-0719

Turn by turn directions

From the North:
Take I-5 to exit 255 (Mt. Baker Hwy)
Take Mt. Baker Hwy to just past Deming
Turn right on Hwy 9 and continue through Wickersham
Turn left on NP Road
OR
Take Hwy 9 south from Sumas
Continue through Wickersham
Turn left on NP Road

From Bellingham:
If you are close to exit 255, follow directions above "From the North"
OR
Take Lakeway (exit 253)
Take Lake Whatcom Blvd
Take South Bay drive and cross tracks
Take Park Road
Turn right on Hwy 9 to NP Road

From the South:
Take I-5 to exit 232 (Cook Rd)
Turn right on Cook Rd
Turn left at Sedro Woolley at traffic light
Turn left at traffic light by Arco Station (Hwy 9)
Proceed north 10 miles
Turn right on NP Road

Note - Google directions will take you to our former location on South Bay Drive. To use Google Maps, please follow directions to "Lake Whatcom Railway Storage Shed" which is the location of our departure.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free Onsite parking is provided.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Due to potential allergies, please leave pets at home

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Feel free to call (360) 441-0719 with any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You can bring your printed ticket, or show your ticket on your phone to exchange for your train ticket.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

As long as an adult is using an adult ticket, and a child is using a child ticket, that's okay.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

All ages are welcome. We are working to preserve this piece of railway history for generations to come.