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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
Prisen er 1.448 kr. pr. nat fra 12. mar. til 13. mar.
1.448 kr.
12. mar. - 13. mar.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette resort med spa i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og spa med fuld service. Vores gæster fremhæver især det hjælpsomme personale ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (1.001 anmeldelser)
The stay was great. Restaurant and bar staff great as usual. Check in was almost 2 hours late and I called the front desk 2 times during our stay for questions and no one answered.

Anmeldelse fra 23. feb. 2026

Suncadia Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence
Stewart Lodge

Stewart Lodge

2.5 out of 5
805 West First Street Cle Elum WA
Fuldt refunderbartBook nu, og betal under opholdet
Prisen er 445 kr. pr. nat fra 27. feb. til 28. feb.
445 kr.
27. feb. - 28. feb.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis morgenmad, gratis Wi-Fi og gratis parkering. Vores gæster fremhæver især morgenmaden ...
8/10 Very Good! (1.001 anmeldelser)
Room was clean but the bathroom had a stale odor. Staff was polite, breakfast was the same all week. 3 cereals, sausage links and biscuits and gravy that was okay at best. The view from my room was awesome and lots of things are easy to get to from the location!

Anmeldelse fra 24. feb. 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
Prisen er 492 kr. pr. nat fra 4. mar. til 5. mar.
492 kr.
4. mar. - 5. mar.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis morgenmad, gratis Wi-Fi og gratis parkering. Vores gæster fremhæver især det ...
7,4/10 Good! (1.001 anmeldelser)
The water was very cold.

Anmeldelse fra 8. feb. 2026

Quality Inn Cle Elum-Ellensburg
Den laveste pris pr. nat baseret på 2 voksne for 1 nat, som er fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer. Priser og tilgængelighed kan ændres uden varsel. Yderligere vilkår kan gælde.
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Overnat i denne lejlighed i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, daglig rengøring og en snackbar/deli. De populære seværdigheder Swiftwater Cellars og Roslyn ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (97 anmeldelser)
Cozy room with a view!!

Anmeldelse fra 2. jan. 2026

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Suncadia brugerdefinerede hjem, gåafstand til parker og vingårde

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Overnat i denne feriebolig med golffaciliteter i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, vaskeri og tennisbaner. De populære seværdigheder Swiftwater Cellars og ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (75 anmeldelser)
Comfortable, cozy, quiet, complete kitchen with amenities like spices, plastic wrap, etc. Got together with three other couples. Good value.

Anmeldelse fra 10. feb. 2026

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Winter Just Got GRAND! Suncadia’s Largest/13,500sqft+Pool - Famous Speakeasy

Winter Just Got GRAND! Suncadia’s Largest/13,500sqft+Pool - Famous Speakeasy

Cle Elum WA
Overnat i denne feriebolig med golffaciliteter i Cle Elum. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, private pools og et fitnesscenter. De populære seværdigheder Swiftwater ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 anmeldelser)
The house, host, and staff were all equally amazing and helpful. The only thing missing was the lack of snow, which the property managers said they had no control!! LOL It was a wonderful stay and would do it again in a heartbeat!!

Anmeldelse fra 25. feb. 2026

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