Oregon Rail Heritage

Our Mission: To provide for the preservation of Portland's historic locomotives and to educate the public about Oregon’s diverse railroad history. Join us!

[steamtownnhs @steamtownnhs]

When it snows, it means we get to make snow angels, right? Ranger Lori definitely knows how to have a good time at work! #NationalHaveFunAtWorkDay

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

They grow up so fast! Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, set to enter service in 2021, continues its progression at Alstom’s facility in Hornell, NY, and the first train, out of 28 trainsets, will be moving to Pueblo, CO in mid-February for further testing. #Acela

[SPS 700 @TheSPS700]

This slideshow was presented at our Annual Meeting last weekend. It highlights a lot of what we completed and achieved in 2019. Enjoy!

https://t.co/SDCRAkhDJz

[TriMet @trimet]

Hard to believe, but this rural scene is SE 52nd at Foster/Powell in 1895.

The rail car is Mount Tabor Street Railroad Co's "steam dummy" — a type of small locomotive built to look like a passenger car. They were used on suburban rail lines before electrification.

#tbt

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

What it’s like to drive a MAX train: TriMet opens doors to raise awareness during rail safety week https://t.co/eXniwpkoK1

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

The great work continues!

[SPS 700 @TheSPS700]

WE DID IT!! The last of the boiler patches is completed! even started to weld in stay bolts today. The first 5 of 203 are completed.

For those curious - we have 124 flexible and 79 fixed stay bolts that will be installed

[Portland Tram @PortlandTram]

Try a trolley trip or two? Take @PDXStreetcar to the Portland Tram's Back to School event tmw (11-3) - then double your fun with a trip on the @WShoreTrolley!
Streetcar & Trolley stops are an easy walk from the Tram. More rail fun? @ORHF_PDX is open tmw til 5 across the bridge.

[SPS 700 @TheSPS700]

Blast from the past! September 1998 on the Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Photo by: Frances Glasspoole

[American-Rails.com @americanrails]

Klickitat Log & Lumber three-truck Shay #7 switches out loads of logs for the trip down to the mill at Klickitat, Washington during April of 1964. Drew Jacksich photo.

[SPS 700 @TheSPS700]

We are just days away from completing all the boiler patching! Once that is done, we will begin installing the stay bolts.

[Union Pacific @UnionPacific]

Union Pacific's Big Boy #UP4014 Locomotive Concludes 150th Anniversary Celebration with 'Great Race Across the Southwest' https://t.co/dzsf2nc1fx

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

@OMSI @kerrizor @spinnerin @shawnacscott @OMSI is also super cool. Great science and great people! Come give both of us a visit...

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

The 4449 got some work in this last week! Watch here: https://t.co/0YjpiBFabc

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

Who remembers the era of Southern Pacific SD9s running up and down Oregon?

[American-Rails.com @americanrails]

Southern Pacific SD9 #5351 with its large "Ash Can" signal light is seen here somewhere in Oregon during April of 1964. Drew Jacksich photo.

[Rail Passengers Association @narprail]

Amtrak’s high speed passenger service, Acela, expects to receive its second generation of cars in the next two years, and on Tuesday, the national rail carrier offered a sneak peek at the amenities offered by the new rides. @Amtrak @PhillyInquirer https://t.co/R2ySefRU9W

[Colin Harris @clhrs]

Incredible location for the Opening Reception of #APBP2019 #Portland

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

@gd4987 Friends of the 4449 operate the locomotive, not ORHF. It is difficult to get onto mainlines in the present day, but it is always something that the Friends of the 4449 are looking into!

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

@Intermodalist One PA-2 is located in a museum in São Paulo, Brazil. However it is not in good condition. A former Denver and Rio Grande PB1 unit (w/ no cab), number 6002 was supposedly bought by the Algoma Central as still exists. It all depends on what you count as “surviving”!

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

Flashback! The lead power in the retweeted photo is none other than NKP 190, which can be found behind our doors! During most of the 70s, it ran as D&H 18. Doyle McCormack is restoring the engine at ORHC with the NKP livery. One of 6 surviving ALCO PA diesel locomotives!

[American-Rails.com @americanrails]

A pair of Delaware & Hudson's PA's depart northbound from Saratoga Springs, New York with the "Laurentian" en route to Montreal during the 1970s. Carl Sturner photo.

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

@michaelvkpdx @TheNational @sp4449 We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

[Oregon Rail Heritage @ORHF_PDX]

@latulip_nick @americanrails You bet! She had the prime spot right out front