The Train in the Lake

Youmay have heard of the Train in the Lake, but is it real or just a legend? Residents have debated this topic for years, as there were no eyewitnesses of the incident. No one is certain, but many theories suggest a slipped brake or pressure on the wheels caused the rails to spread, which resulted in the train slipping through the gap into the lake.

In 1995, a Navy SEAL team was granted permission to conduct a search. Under 35 ft. of water and 14 ft. of silt, the team identified the locomotive. There it sits to this day, undisturbed in its final resting place.

Visit the Lake Stevens Historical Museum to read the full story. www.lakestevenshistoricalmuseum.org.