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 …
Preserving, Educating, & Celebrating
Portland's historic locomotives, railroad equipment, and artifacts.
Ride the Holiday Express!
The Holiday Express is running November 28th - December 28th. Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind the 1912 Polson #2 steam locomotive. Decorated in festive cheer, the heated vintage rail cars transport you along the Willamette River in the heart of the city.
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.
For Scott Gordon, locomotives were never just a passing childhood fascination. They were the start of a lifelong adventure on the rails. Growing up in Puyallup, WA, near the railroad tracks, Scott and his brother found themselves captivated by the loud rumble and rhythmic clatter of passing trains. Scott vividly remembers his first ride on …
JOINT Press Release from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center & the Friends of the SP&S 700 (PRPA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2025 Portland, OR — After a decade of determined work, more than $500,000 invested (not including thousands of hours of volunteer labor), and the steadfast support of donors, grantors, contractors, and volunteers, the …
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