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Weekend Train Rides Return To The Oregon Rail Heritage Center For The 2026 Season (Photo) - 05/14/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Weekend Train Rides Return to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for the 2026 Season

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is excited to announce the return of its popular weekend train rides beginning May 23, 2026. Running every Saturday and Sunday through October 11, 2026, these family-friendly excursions offer passengers a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland aboard historic diesel locomotive BNSF 3613.

 

Perfect for families, visitors, and train enthusiasts of all ages, the scenic rides provide a unique opportunity to experience Portland from the rails. Guests can choose between riding in an open-air car or relaxing in a vintage air-conditioned coach while enjoying views of Portland’s skyline, the Willamette River, local wildlife, and the timeless charm of Oaks Park.

 

Each train ticket also includes admission to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where visitors can explore Portland’s rich railroad history and get an up-close look at historic locomotives and rail equipment.

 

Event Details:

  • When: Saturdays & Sundays, May 23 – October 11, 2026
  • Where: Oregon Rail Heritage Center, 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214
  • Train Departure Times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
  • Tickets Prices:
    • Adults (14+) – $17
    • Seniors (65+) – $15
    • Military (with ID) – $15
    • Children (3-13) – $12
    • Infants (Under 3) – Free
    • Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) – $50
  • Tickets & Registration: https://orhf.org/


About Oregon Rail Heritage Center:

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center (ORHC) provides for the preservation, operation and public enjoyment of Portland’s historic locomotives, railroad equipment, and artifacts, and educates the public about Oregon’s rich and diverse railroad history. ORHC is open to the public on Thursdays-Sundays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Seasonal train excursions are offered most weekends. For additional information, visit https://orhf.org/. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.


Media Contact:

Renee Devereux, Executive Director

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Phone: (503) 233-1156
Email: rdevereux@orhf.org

Website: https://orhf.org/

Attached Media Files: P1021377.jpg, P1021455.jpg, P1021529.jpg, P1023256.jpg, TrainRides.jpg, OpenAirRides-1.jpg, OpenAirRides-2.jpg,

Weekend Train Rides Return To The Oregon Rail Heritage Center For The 2026 Season (Photo) - 05/14/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Weekend Train Rides Return to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center for the 2026 Season

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is excited to announce the return of its popular weekend train rides beginning May 23, 2026. Running every Saturday and Sunday through October 11, 2026, these family-friendly excursions offer passengers a memorable rail adventure through the heart of Portland aboard historic diesel locomotive BNSF 3613.

 

Perfect for families, visitors, and train enthusiasts of all ages, the scenic rides provide a unique opportunity to experience Portland from the rails. Guests can choose between riding in an open-air car or relaxing in a vintage air-conditioned coach while enjoying views of Portland’s skyline, the Willamette River, local wildlife, and the timeless charm of Oaks Park.

 

Each train ticket also includes admission to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, where visitors can explore Portland’s rich railroad history and get an up-close look at historic locomotives and rail equipment.

 

Event Details:

  • When: Saturdays & Sundays, May 23 – October 11, 2026
  • Where: Oregon Rail Heritage Center, 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214
  • Train Departure Times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
  • Tickets Prices:
    • Adults (14+) – $17
    • Seniors (65+) – $15
    • Military (with ID) – $15
    • Children (3-13) – $12
    • Infants (Under 3) – Free
    • Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) – $50
  • Tickets & Registration: https://orhf.org/


About Oregon Rail Heritage Center:

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center (ORHC) provides for the preservation, operation and public enjoyment of Portland’s historic locomotives, railroad equipment, and artifacts, and educates the public about Oregon’s rich and diverse railroad history. ORHC is open to the public on Thursdays-Sundays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Seasonal train excursions are offered most weekends. For additional information, visit https://orhf.org/. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.


Media Contact:

Renee Devereux, Executive Director

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Phone: (503) 233-1156
Email: rdevereux@orhf.org

Website: https://orhf.org/

Attached Media Files: P1021377.jpg, P1021455.jpg, P1021529.jpg, P1023256.jpg, TrainRides.jpg, OpenAirRides-1.jpg, OpenAirRides-2.jpg,