Ride Oregon Pacific Railroad’s Train Through Portland

Photo courtesy of Oregon Pacific Railroad

Want to see Portland by train? Climb aboard Oregon Pacific Railroad’s train for a special ride around Portland.

The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated freight railroad company. The company operates a special passenger train along the East Portland Division railroad line in Portland. The train is running every Saturday from August 12 to October 14.

Oregon Pacific Railroad Train Rides

Photo courtesy of Oregon Pacific Railroad

Oregon Pacific Railroad train rides take place on Saturdays. This train takes you along the scenic Springwater Corridor on the east side of the Willamette River through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Guests will enjoy the comfort of open air car and passenger caboose pulled by the historic UP96 diesel locomotive.

Your train ride departs from and returns to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland. There are four departure times on Saturday: 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Each ride lasts about 45 minutes.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children 3-12. Ages 2 and under ride for free on lap. Online tickets include a small processing fee.

Advanced reservations are encouraged. Ticket holders are asked to check in 10 minutes prior to departure.

Before or after your train ride, explore the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. You’ll see three enormous restored steam locomotives along with rotating exhibits and a souvenir shop. The museum is free to visit. Donations are encouraged.

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is located at 2250 SE Water Ave. in Portland. For more information and to book your tickets, visit the heritage center’s website.

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