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Our Foundation

The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation was established in 2002 with the goal of securing a permanent home for maintaining and operating three historic steam locomotives.
An antique locomotive running on a sunny day

ORHF operates the Oregon Rail Heritage Center – a working museum, open to the public, free of charge. The Center includes visual and hands-on exhibits and displays, houses vintage railcars, and operates short excursions behind diesel and steam locomotives.

The Foundation raises funds for museum operations and for building and exhibit improvements. ORHF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, incorporated in the state of Oregon.

The Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors oversees the operations of the Foundation. Directors include members of ORHF’s founding partner organizations, and at-large community members.

2022 BOARD MEMBERS

  • Roy Hemmingway President
  • Rick Franklin Vice President
  • Todd Landwehr Treasurer
    Friends of the SP 4449
  • David Jorling Secretary
  • Dale Birkholz
    Friends of the OR&N 197
  • Steve Dotterrer
  • Dave Hikel
  • Ed Immel
    NW Rail Museum
  • Karen Karlsson
  • Rick Michaelson
  • Steve Pixley
    Portland Parks & Recreation
  • Mark Reynolds
    Pac NW Chapter, NRHS
  • Jim Vanderbeck
    Pacific Rail Preservation Assn
  • Jan Schaeffer
  • Jim Thomas

ORHF IS STAFFED BY

  • Renee Devereux Administrative Director
  • Carolyn Meeker Communications/Office Assistant

WE CONTINUE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS WITH YOUR HELP

Your generous donations help keep the Oregon Rail Heritage Center free to everyone. We thank you sincerely and so do all the kids of all ages that love trains.

Current Projects