South Cle Elum

Guide de voyage

This substation was built in 1919 when the 208 mile section from Othello to Tacoma was first electrified.  It converted 100,000-volt AC current to 3000-volt DC current, which was then fed to the locomotives via a catenary above the track.  These locomotives were more powerful than their steam-powered forefathers, required less maintenance and service, and even recharged their batteries via regenerative braking.
This substation was built in 1919 when the 208 mile section from Othello to Tacoma was first electrified.  It converted 100,000-volt AC current to 3000-volt DC current, which was then fed to the locomotives via a catenary above the track.  These locomotives were more powerful than their steam-powered forefathers, required less maintenance and service, and even recharged their batteries via regenerative braking.
This retired fire truck serves as the sign for Smokey's BBQ.  The restaurant is set up in the old train depot, and you'll need to enter from the boarding platform out back.  While I can't say this was the best bbq I've ever had, it still hit the spot for us and we'll be making it a regular stop whenever we drive across the pass.  We ordered the basic pork + beans + cornbread plate and a shake, though next time I'll be ordering the Train Wreck - an open-face sandwich where the meat, beans, onions, cheese and coleslaw are piled atop sliced cornbread and then smothered with bbq sauce!
This train depot was built in 1909 as part of a railway expansion into the Pacific Northwest.  Depots and rail yards were built 100 to 150 miles apart (240km) as crew rest stops and an engine service stations.  Originally this yard consisted of the depot, roundhouse, turntable, ash tank, water tank and bunkhouse.  When the line was electrified in 1920 the substation (seen in the background) was added.

By 1980 The Milwaukee Road was near bankruptcy.  They sold off most of their property and transferred the line itself to the state.  Today, a 100 mile stretch of that line forms the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, a non-motorized trail open to the public, including a 2.3 mile long (3.7km) tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass (remember to bring your flashlight).
Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence

Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence

4 out of 5
3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum WA
Le prix est de 194 € par nuit du 23 févr. au 24 févr..
194 €
23 févr. - 24 févr.
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8,2/10 Very Good! (1 002 avis)
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Stewart Lodge

Stewart Lodge

2.5 out of 5
805 West First Street Cle Elum WA
Entièrement remboursableRéservez maintenant, payez lors de votre séjour
Le prix est de 70 € par nuit du 1 mars au 2 mars.
70 €
1 mars - 2 mars
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8/10 Very Good! (1 004 avis)
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Avis laissé le 21 févr. 2026

Stewart Lodge
Quality Inn Cle Elum-Ellensburg

Quality Inn Cle Elum-Ellensburg

2.5 out of 5
906 E 1st St Cle Elum WA
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63 €
1 mars - 2 mars
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7,4/10 Good! (1 002 avis)
Econo Lodge Cle Elum
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Cozy room with a view!!

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Avis laissé le 10 janv. 2026

Family and Pet friendly Cabin at Suncadia w/ Hot tub and Golf course view
Year-round outdoor getaway with shared pool, private patio, full kitchen & WiFi

Year-round outdoor getaway with shared pool, private patio, full kitchen & WiFi

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8,4/10 Very Good! (56 avis)
Poor cleaning and included amenities not worth how much we paid

Avis laissé le 27 déc. 2025

Year-round outdoor getaway with shared pool, private patio, full kitchen & WiFi
Prix le plus bas trouvé au cours des 24 dernières heures sur la base d’un séjour d’une nuit pour 2 adultes. Les prix et la disponibilité sont susceptibles de changer. D’autres conditions peuvent s’appliquer.

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