Events

Join us on Thursday, August 27th, at 6:00pm and spend a special evening celebrating the completion of the latest exhibit at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center (ORHC). Not a current member? Join us on August 27th to find out more. Become a member, or renew, at the door! We are located at: 2250 SE Water Ave. Portland OR 97214.

What makes this evening special? The opening of the exhibit at ORHC, entitled: “TriMet’s MAX Light Rail, Connecting Our Region”. This new exhibit commemorates the opening of the 2015 MAX Orange Line with a look back at the historic roots and evolution of the Portland region’s light rail system. From our region’s first light rail line in 1986, through 2015 with the addition of the newest light rail line and Willamette River bridge— the Tilikum Crossing, TriMet has built a total of six MAX alignments. TriMet’s MAX light rail system is a reflection of the city’s historic rail heritage, the community’s commitment to preserving the region’s scenic beauty and livability, and the region’s continued growth.

Come and join in the evening’s festivities! A brief presentation at 6:30pm will be given by David Unsworth, who is the Director of Project Development and Permitting for the Capitol Projects Division of TriMet.

Explore the details of the history of light rail in Portland and ask questions from the experts. This exhibit was co-funded by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and TriMet.

The National Model Railroad Association’s 2015 convention opens in Portland on August 23rd at the Lloyd Center’s Double Tree Inn. The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation is proud to be associated with the event. There are special tours of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in southeast Portland as well as a full slate of events for all rail enthusiasts. Watch this space for more information.

You are Cordially invited to attend a Reception and 7pm Talk

Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Learn about the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland and the OR&N No. 197! The Friends of the OR&N 197 will provide the history of the locomotive that pulled the first train of visitors to the 1905 Exhibition, as well as an update and hands-on look at what it takes to bring a 109 year old locomotive back to life. A presentation at 7pm by Tracy J. Prince, Scholar in Residence at the Portland State University Portland Center for Public Humanities, and Portland Historian Norm Gholston will be taking us back to the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exhibition and bringing us forward to the present showing all the changes and history surrounding the Couch and Guild Lake areas as well as NW Portland. Open to all Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (ORHF) members and those who wish to learn more about ORHF.

Light Refreshments will be Served

Presented by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

An Event at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Parking off of SE Caruthers under the MLK Viaduct
Please RSVP by September 12th to: rsvp@orhf.org or 503-233-1156

Learn about the Nickel Plate Road (NKP) Alco PA-1 No. 190!  Review the 190’s recent events and activities. Come and talk about the NKP 190 in detail. Doyle McCormack will provide a presentation at 7pm. Open to all Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (ORHF) members and those who wish to learn more about the ORHF.

You are Cordially invited to attend a Reception and 7pm Talk

Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Save The Date: An Evening with the OR&N 197 on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30pm