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Holiday Express

ORHF's Holiday Express


2007's Holiday Express turned out to be a fun and memorable two weeks with trainloads of happy faces and holiday cheer. With most of the trains completely sold out, it helped ORHF raise much-needed funds that will go towards building a new home for Portland's three steam locomotives!

A very big thank you to all those who came out to see, and ride the train! It wouldn't have happened without you, or our volunteers from various organizations who put in thousands of hours to get the locomotive and train cars rolling on the Oregon Pacific Railroad.

We hope to do it again for 2008, stay tuned for updates!

For more photos of 2007's event, see Southern Pacific 4449's website!

The SP&S 700 steam locomotive wasn't a part of 2007's show, but it has run previous years. Check out their photos at SP&S 700's website!

The entire train is decorated in lights.

Running alongside a trail.

Santa meets the kids, and hands out candy canes.

At Oaks Park Station.

Cruising by Milwaukie Avenue.

The calm lake at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Park.

The Holiday Express arriving to Oaks Park Station.

A Visitor and his Grand Daughter chat with Santa.

4449 puts on a steam show leaving Oaks Park.

Emerging from underneath Ross Island Bridge.

Passengers get a chance to see 4449 up close and personal.

Thank you for riding, hope to see you next year!