Mike remembers the day an adult visitor at the Center asked, “Are any of these things real?” Questions like this add to his enjoyment as a docent and PIC (Person in Charge) at ORHC. Mike appreciates the curiosity and engagement of visitors from every continent and loves trying to share something worthwhile with each one. …
Restoration work continues for the 119-year-old OR&N 197. This treasured steam locomotive arrived in Portland back in 1905 and retired after 50 years of service. FMW Solutions, in collaboration with talented volunteers, recently worked to repair the locomotive’s firebox which had corroded. The firebox is a pivotal part of a steam locomotive. They’re responsible for …
Volunteer Ron Nierenberg is quite versatile and handy to have around the Enginehouse. Not just because of his customer service talent in the gift shop or because of his skill as our Volunteer Coordinator. Who do we call when the weather looks threatening, and we need to consider a closure? You guessed it! Our resident …
There aren’t many couples who volunteer together at the Center. We are fortunate to have Neil and Betty Ferris as one of those couples. Their involvement at ORHC began in August of 2012, about one month before the Center opened. Always interested in trains of all types and sizes, they received an email from a …
Patty is a lover of all things transportation! Besides her obvious love of trains, Patty is a huge fan of hot air balloons. Since 1997, she has volunteered for several balloon festivals, helping to launch balloons and take them down. She is happy to ride in the balloon whenever necessary or participate as a member …