Portland's steam locomotives will be doing the honors of
pulling this train for a 40-minute roundtrip thru scenic Oaks Bottom
Wildlife Refuge in SE Portland, on the Oregon Pacific Railroad which
runs along the Willamette River.
Trains are heated and lit. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing.
Restrooms, shelter, parking and refreshments are available onsite.
Daytime trains offer a variety of scenery and a chance to see wildlife
in the refuge. Early dusk departures offer a great chance to see the
train decorated with lights.
The interior of the passenger cars are decorated with garland,
ornaments, and lights. Some cars have holiday music playing in the
background.
Due to the historic nature of the Holiday
Express passenger equipment, no wheeled devices can be safely accommodated currently.
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TriMet
- Portland's bus and rail transit provider.
TriMet bus route that runs near Oaks Park: #70-12th
Avenue.
You can take any MAX train to Rose Quarter Transit Center and board
line #70 destined for Milwaukie TC. Deboard the bus at Spokane Street
(one block north of Tacoma St), walk a few blocks west to the
Springwater Trail/Oaks Park Way, and go north to Oaks Park Station.
From the south, take any bus route to Milwaukie TC, board line #70
destined for Rose Quarter TC, deboard at Spokane Street, walk a few
blocks west to the Springwater Trail/Oaks Park Way, and go north to
Oaks Park Station.
This neighborhood is very safe and pedestrian friendly, there are a
number of cafes and restaurants within the 0.5-mile walking distance.
Portland is also an active partner in the Zipcar
car-sharing program.
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