SC&W Railroad Association

The PC&E's parent organization, Swamp Creek and Western Railroad Association (SC&W) is incorporated as a non-profit in the State of Washington.

Facilities

The SC&W began in 1974 at Chi-Bar Hobbies (ex-Hobbyland) in Lynnwood just up the road from its current location. Shop and railroad expansion led to the search for new quarters. In April of 1977, a lease was negotiated with the Burlington Northern Railroad (now BNSF) for the Edmonds depot (ex-Great Northern) 28' x 30' freight room.

Membership

SC&W membership is at about fifteen active board positions.

Qualified applicants who would like to contribute to our scale cause may be invited to join.

Associate memberships at reduced dues are granted to youth 18 and under.

People interested in membership should come during an operation session and express their interest with a current member.

The model railroad display is supported by membership initiation fees, monthly dues, various fund-raising events and donations from visitors.

Future

The building is shared with Amtrak. Plans are in the works for the grounds and platform to be upgraded for Sound Transit commuter rail and the installation of a second track past the station. The SC&W layout has received notice to vacate the Edmonds Amtrak building by February 2023.