ORHC offers memberships starting at $50 a year. Free admission to the Center and other benefits are included with membership. Check out our membership levels and benefits here.
There are several ways to contribute, such as becoming a member, making a donation, or becoming a volunteer.
We offer 50% off admission for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. Just present your SNAP card, such as an Oregon Trail Card, at the time of admission to receive the discount.
Admission to the Center is included with the purchase of all train excursion tickets. An admissions ticket is only necessary if you are not taking a train ride.
Admission tickets can be purchased in advance here or upon arrival at the Center.
Central Eastside train crossings can cause considerable delay. View the map on the Locations & Parking tab for our recommendations on how to avoid them, or download a printable copy here. If you are unable to avoid Central Eastside train crossings, be sure to allow extra time for arrival.
Free parking is available in our lot under the Highway 99 viaduct. See Location & Directions for more information.
The Center is ADA-compliant. Train rides are not fully handicap accessible. See Accessibility for more information.
Restrooms are available in the Center. Please note there are no restrooms available on the trains during our excursions.
Our on-site gift shop offers a variety of items for purchase, including books, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, toys, and more – many featuring the locomotives at the ORHC.
Lost and Found items may be claimed at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center during normal open hours. For assistance, please call us at (503) 233-1156.
Fully trained service animals are welcome aboard the train and inside the Center.
Photography and video for personal, non-commercial use are allowed and encouraged in the Center and on board the train. For commercial photography or filming, please contact the Center in advance.
Train ride tickets may be exchanged for another day or time up to 6 days prior to your travel date, subject to availability. Refunds are available if requested 14 days before your reservation. No-shows will be charged the full price. Full refunds or credits will also be issued if we need to cancel due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For cancellations or inquiries, please contact us at (503) 233-1156 or [email protected].
Accessibility on our train rides is limited. Our passenger train cars are historic and exempt from complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Section 12184(c)). All passengers on our train excursions must be able to climb 7 stairs to board the coaches and walk approximately 85 feet to a seat. Wheelchairs, mobility devices, and strollers are not permitted on the railcars due to limited aisle widths; temporary storage for devices is provided in the Center. For questions regarding accessibility, please contact us at (503) 233-1156 or [email protected].
There are no restrooms available on the trains during our excursions. Restrooms are available inside the Center.
Water, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase in the Center. You can bring these snacks on the train. No concessions are served or available for purchase on the train.
For general questions on our train rides, ticket exchanges and refunds, accessibility, and more, click here.
Upon arrival at the Center, please check in at the Will Call desk, where you will receive a souvenir ticket and information on where to board the train.
Riders must be checked in 20 minutes prior to departure to be allowed onboard. Trains begin boarding 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from our website on the Weekend Train Rides page. Same-day walk-up purchases are also available, subject to space.
Rides are round-trip from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center located at 2250 SE Water Avenue in Portland, Oregon. See the Location & Parking section for important information about your arrival.
We offer weekly train rides on weekends in the summer through fall. Visit the Weekend Train Rides page to learn more, view our current schedule, and purchase tickets. We also offer special event trains for holidays and other celebrations throughout the year.
Hot cocoa, coffee, water, and cookies can be purchased in the Center. You can bring these snacks on the train. No concessions are served or available for purchase on the train.
For general questions on our train rides, ticket exchanges and refunds, accessibility, and more, click here.
The enclosed passenger train cars are heated.
Santa and his elves ride aboard each Holiday Express train, greeting passengers as they walk through the cars. Guests are welcome to take photos with Santa.
Upon arrival at the Center, please check in at the Will Call desk, where you will receive a souvenir ticket and information on where to board the train. Be sure to allow time before or after your ride to take advantage of the festive activities in the Center!
Riders must be checked in 20 minutes prior to departure to be allowed onboard. Trains begin boarding 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from our website on the Holiday Express page. Advanced ticket purchases are encouraged, as many of our trains sell-out. Same-day walk-up purchases may be available, subject to space.
Tickets for Holiday Express will be available for purchase in September 2026.
Holiday Express train excursions run from the weekend after Thanksgiving to the weekend after Christmas. Visit the Holiday Express page to learn more, view our current schedule, and purchase tickets.
