54106 Mountain Highway E | Elbe, WA 98330
For 38 years the Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co. & Hobo Inn has been serving the local community and thousands of visitors to Mt. Rainier annually! This unique business along with its world class collection of railroad cars is now available for sale. If you’ve never had a visit here, put it on your list for lodging and dining on your way to or from Mt. Rainier!
Located in the (very) small town of Elbe, WA this unique diner, bar, lounge and lodging has been owned and operated by the same family since its inception.The current owner of the Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co. & Hobo Inn has continued her family’s legacy. For almost 4 decades, this uniquely themed restaurant has been a staple of the local area experience. As you pass through Elbe, it would be difficult to miss spotting this themed restaurant and lodge. The Trackside Diner menu features a great selection that you would expect from such a unique diner. Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and a specialty selection make sure all bases are covered. Everything is made to order from their full service kitchen! Stroll through the diner to the gift shop to grab some memorabilia of your trip or visit the bar for some refreshing adult beverage! Seasonally, there is an outdoor beer garden to add to your overall experience.
For those of you who are on the go, stop by Pizza Express for a quick slice! Situated to the right of the Trackside Diner, it offers outside covered open seating. Not hungry or thirsty, then park the car and walk around for a quick glance! You’ll never see such a uniquely themed restaurant anywhere else!
The Hobo Inn comprises 9 cabooses converted into comfortable lodgings with everything you need!
Once in a lifetime opportunity awaits! Found at the foothills of Mt. Rainier is the iconic one-of-a-kind destination restaurant, bar & lodging known as the Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co. and Hobo Inn. In business almost 38 years! One of the largest collections of historical cabooses in the U.S. 23 total! This is a stationary collection conveying with the property to which they are on. All have history and are unique in their own way. Six cars support dining, bar, gift shop, refrigeration & kitchen. Nine cars make up the unique lodging experience known as The Hobo Inn. Three are storage and maintenance. One car is tenant occupied operating a pizza business. Four consist of the Bi-centennial Freedom Train once ridden by Gerald Ford himself. Contact Christine Baumann for more information or with any questions.
