The sun is shining, spring is in full bloom, and the Easter Bunny is hopping into town! Celebrate the start of the season by taking a delightful ride behind a steam locomotive. On Saturday, April 19th, join us for a 45-minute ride along the Willamette River in Portland to Oaks Park and back. The historic …
Preserving, Educating, & Celebrating
Portland's historic locomotives, railroad equipment, and artifacts.
Easter Bunny Express
The sun is shining, spring is in full bloom, and the Easter Bunny is hopping into town! Celebrate the start of the season by taking a delightful ride behind a steam locomotive. Join us April 19th (train departures: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm).
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.
Sue Aberle is a dedicated volunteer with a heart full of family stories and a deep passion for trains. Her family is spread far and wide internationally, with three adult children, who have gifted her with six grandchildren. Her family has lived in Monroe WA, Maryland, Mississippi, Minneapolis, and even England. She’s hopeful that soon …
In Oregon, the history of railroading and growth of our Black communities are interconnected and interdependent. Oregon Rail Heritage Center recognized this when we planned one of our first exhibits upon opening the Enginehouse in 2012. In conjunction with Oregon Black Pioneers, an education-focused nonprofit, we installed their Railroading and Portland’s Black Community exhibit, which …
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