Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve proudly welcomed visitors free of charge. As the Center has grown, so have our exhibits, programs, and the care for our historic locomotives. To sustain this growth and continue sharing railroading history for generations to come, we are introducing a modest admission fee starting January 2026. Admission Rates …
Preserving, Educating, & Celebrating
Portland's historic locomotives, railroad equipment, and artifacts.
Plan Your Visit
From train lovers to families looking for something memorable to do together, everyone’s welcome at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Discover our exhibits, enjoy a train ride, or plan your next celebration with us!
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Acquires the Oregon Pacific Railroad
The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (ORHF) is thrilled to announce that it has entered a sales agreement to acquire the Oregon Pacific Railroad (OPR), marking a monumental step in securing the future of historic rail excursions in Portland.
The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce that we are a winner of the DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Restore Oregon selected nine historic projects across Oregon to receive a 2025 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, the state’s highest honor for the preservation, reuse, and revitalization of architectural and …
For ORHC volunteer Jack Higgins, his passion for trains first started when he was gifted a wooden train at age two by his grandparents. And that passion has not ceased for this remarkable teenager! The zealous 18-year-old and recent Riverdale High School graduate just headed off to college at Penn State Altoona for their program …
With your help, ORHF has done wonders.
Your generous support through donations, volunteering, and memberships helps keep Portland’s rail legacy alive. We extend our sincere thanks, along with the many train lovers of every age.