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HISTORY The tunnel was constructed from 1912 - 1914 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul And Pacific Railroad as part of its line from Chicago to Seattle . Electrification in 1917 eliminated smoke dissipation issues. In 1980 the railroad went Bankrupt and the State acquired the Right-of-way for recreational use. Today the tunnel is part of the Iron Horse State Park rails-to-trails project. It is closed between November 1st through early May due to ice formations. DIRECTIONS Leave I-90 at exit #54, turn south at the exit, then turn left at the Stop Sign follow the signs leading to Iron Horse State Park / Snoqualmie Tunnel and '''Keechelus Trail Head''', then turn right before the Highway Maintenance area, then turn another right into the Trail Head parking lot. REFERENCES
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