Tourist & Museum Railways in

Oregon

3 ft gauge Schenectady Mikado #19 built for the original Sumpter Valley Railroad
at work on the present day Sumpter Valley Railway tourist line.

Eagle Cap Excursion Train Elgin to Minam, about 26 miles (42 km), or various shorter trips. Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Operates a few days each month from May to October.
Klamath & Western Railroad 7½ in (190 mm) gauge miniature railway in Chiloquin. Mainly steam hauled. Open to the public Saturdays from late May to early September
Medford Railroad Park in Medford has a 7½ in (190 mm) gauge miniature railway. Mainly steam hauled. Open to the public two Sundays each month from April to October.
Mount Hood Railroad About 3 miles (5 km) southwards from Hood River. Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Operates Thursdays to Saturdays, April to October, daily late November to late December. Inclusive dining offered on some trains. Also offers freight services.
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach, about 5 miles (8 km). Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Passengers may board at either terminus. Operates typically one or two days each month from May to October and in December. Dining trains operate at certain times. Also occasional services from Garibaldi to Wheeler. Oregon Coast Scenic holds a lease on the entire line from Tillamook via Garibaldi, Wheeler and Salmonberry to Enright, a total distance of about 44 miles (71 km). All except 4 miles (7 km) between Salmonberry and Enright is cleared for operation. No plans have been announced for an extended tourist train service, but occasional charter specials operate the full length of the line.
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society two separate standard gauge historic electric tram (trolley) operations:
- Oregon Electric Railway Museum at Brooks. Line about 1 mile (1.6 km) in length. Operates weekends from April to October
- Willamette Shore Trolley Lake Oswego to Riverwood, about 5 miles (8 km). Operates weekends and some weekdays until September, Saturdays in October.
Phoenix & Holly Railroad 15 in (381 mm) gauge miniature railway almost ¾ mile (1.1 km) in length in Canby. Operates weekends and holidays from May to December, daily in October.
Portland Train Rides Oaks Station, Portland (near Oaks Amusement Park) to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, about 2½ miles (4 km) on the lines of Oregon Pacific Railroad. Passengers may board at either terminus. Diesel hauled. Operates Saturdays from January to November.
Riverfront Trolley historic tram (trolley) on a 3 mile (5 km) route in Astoria. Electric tram powered by diesel generator trailer. Operates Fridays to Sundays, late March to October.
Santiam Excursion Trains Lebanon to Sweet Home, about 17 miles (27 km) on the tracks of Albany & Eastern. Steam or diesel Hauled. Operates typically two Sundays each month and a few other days from May to November. Inclusive dining trains operate at certain times.
Shady Dell Pacific Railroad 7½ in (190 mm) gauge miniature railway almost ¾ mile (1.1 km) in length in Molalla. Mainly steam hauled. Open to the public Sundays and holidays from May to October
Sumpter Valley Railroad McEwen to Sumpter, about 5 miles (8 km). 3 ft (914 mm) gauge, usually steam hauled. Passengers may board at either terminus. Operates 2 or 3 weekends each month from May to October, and a few days in December.
Washington Park & Zoo Railway 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge miniature railway in Oregon Zoo, Portland. Length of line about ¼ mile (400 m). with, about 2 miles (3 km). Passengers may board at either terminus. Diesel hauled. Operates daily, subject to weather conditions.

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