LIVING HISTORY PERFORMANCE: WILLIAM TIE, ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR FOR THE WW&CR RAILROAD
William Tie is an assistant conductor working for Dorsey Baker's Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad. Tie will be talking about his job working on the locomotives, how these narrow- gauge steam engines ran, and how they were configured (have you ever heard of a platform of dogs being used in place of a cow catcher?). He will also give some history on the local railroad, how it was brilliantly financed by Dr. Baker and what it took to bring the railroad to Walla Walla. He'll also describe how the track itself was constructed and explain exactly what "rawhide railroad" is referring to, clearing up some myths and legends that surround Dr. Baker's famous enterprise. During their visit, guests can see one of the locomotives William Tie would have operated. The Blue Mountain is the last existing narrow-gauge engine from Dorsey Baker's WW&CRR. If weather permits, William Tie will show visitors the components of the train and describe the missing pieces that would have allowed the train to operate. William Tie is portrayed by Gary Lentz.
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 9, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Sunday, September 9 at 2pm
Location
Fort Walla Walla Museum 755 Myra Road Walla Walla, WA 99362
Fees/Admission
$8 general/$7 seniors & students/$3 kids 6-12
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