Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway

A 19th-century American railroad in the Pacific Northwest, later acquired by Northern Pacific Railway.

Last updated August 25, 2026

Overview

The Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway was an American railroad founded in 1885 to connect Seattle with eastern regions. Due to financial difficulties and competition, it was acquired by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1890 and eventually absorbed into its network.

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