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Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation
To build a permanent home for Portland's three steam locomotives!

In the 1950’s several of the major railroads serving Portland donated steam locomotives to the City.  For many years these engines languished in obscurity at Oaks Park in Southeast Portland, exposed to the elements and receiving minimal care. Beginning in 1974 all three locomotives were removed from the park and restoration begun. They are now maintained by volunteers at the Brooklyn Roundhouse, the last surviving roundhouse in Oregon. These three engines are probably the most under recognized part of Portland’s cultural heritage even though they have been seen by perhaps millions of people outside of the city.

In 1998, the three locomotive support groups along with local railroad organizations, and support from other interested parties, formed the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (ORHF) to develop a more permanent facility for the continued restoration and maintenance of not only the three steam locomotives but for other significant pieces of rail equipment. The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation is in the process of acquiring property in southeast Portland. We need your support so these treasures can be enjoyed by generations to come.    

ORHF's Future HomePresent & Future Home

Since the locomotives lack a permanent home, ORHF is in the process of acquiring property in SE Portland. Learn more about our current and future home, as well as view property aerials and drawings!

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Ride on vintage rail cars behind Portland's historic steam locomotives through wilderness in the heart of the city! All proceeds go to build a permanent home for the steam locomotives.



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ORHF's newsletterSpring Newsletter

ORHF's President offers an update on our efforts to purchase property from the Union Pacific Railroad, and the changes that are to come with it.

The individual organizations have also provided info about their upcoming events and excursions, as well as special recognitions to certain volunteers who work on things other than steam locomotives.

Go have a read! (PDF)