Jim Thomas has been a member of ORHF’s Board of Directors since 2020 and serves on its Finance Committee. He has been close to ORHF since the Brooklyn Roundhouse days, has been a frequent visitor since the museum was built, and was recruited by our Board Secretary, David Jorling, to join the Board. Fun fact: …
By Martin E. Hansen It was in this month of August 100 years ago that Lima Shay construction number #3233 first rolled out of the Lima Locomotive Works plant in Lima, Ohio. The next hundred years would see this Shay not only go through several owners, but would also see her travel across the country …
We are partnering with the Multnomah County Animal Shelter to host an animal adoption event on Saturday, August 19 between noon and 4:00pm. If you are interested in a furry family member, this is the day! You can expect to see dogs, cats, and other small animals inside the Enginehouse. There is no charge for …
Weekly train rides are happening at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! Join us every Saturday from August 12 thru October 14 for an open-air train ride along the scenic Willamette River. These 45-minute excursions are pulled by our historic UP96 diesel locomotive, and you can enjoy the feel of the great outdoors. This open-air passenger …
Now that the restored Brooklyn Turntable has been moved into the pit in front of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Phil Barney has begun building an historically accurate replica of the original operator’s cab. (The original had been destroyed years ago in Brooklyn Yard when a switch engine missed the turntable track and crunched into …