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 …
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 …
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 …