Skykomish, Washington

Skykomish, Washington is the closest actual town to Stevens Pass, about 13 highway miles west of the summit. The name Skykomish comes from Indian words meaning "Inland People." Skykomish once hosted extensive railroad facilities which are no longer present, though the town is still a base of operation for railroad maintenance crews. Skykomish had a generating plant for the railroad’s electrification from 1927 to 1956. The building was not demolished until August 1992.

Historical Photos:
Skykomish, circa 1905 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1910 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1912 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1912 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1913 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1913 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1913 (UW)
Skykomish in snow, circa 1913 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1920 (UW)
Steam Locomotive #1951 in Skykomish, circa 1924 (UW)
Electric Locomotives in Skykomish, circa 1927 (UW)
Skykomish Powerhouse under construction, c.1927 (UW)
Skykomish Powerhouse interior, circa 1927 (UW)
Skykomish Powerhouse, March 3, 1928 (UW)
Skykomish, circa 1928 (UW)
Passenger Train at Skykomish, circa 1930 (UW)
Electrics #5000-A & #5000-B, 1955 (Dave's Electric Railroads)
Electric #5002-B in Skykomish, 1955 (Dave's Electric Railroads)
Electric #5013 in Skykomish, 1955 (Dave's Electric Railroads)
Electrics #5015 & #5016, 1955 (Dave's Electric Railroads)
Electric #5019 in Skykomish, 1955 (Dave's Electric Railroads)

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