Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Railroad museum in Southeast Portland, United States.
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railroad museum in Southeast Portland that displays historic steam locomotives, diesel engines, and railway equipment. The collection occupies a large indoor facility situated near the Willamette River.
The center was established in 2012 to preserve historic locomotives, including Southern Pacific 4449 built in 1909. This engine gained fame when it pulled the American Freedom Train across the country in 1976.
Railroads shaped Portland's growth and transformed it into a major transportation hub for the region. The exhibits here show how trains influenced the city's development and connected it to the wider world.
The museum is open on select weekdays and afternoons, making it convenient for a short visit. Parking is readily available on-site, and the facility is easy to reach by car from downtown Portland.
The museum houses a restored turntable from 1924 that measures about 100 feet across and was used to rotate massive locomotives for servicing. This vintage turntable still functions and is demonstrated during select visits.
Location: Portland
Operator: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation
Address: 2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 13:00-17:00
Phone: +(503)2331156
Website: https://orhf.org
GPS coordinates: 45.50722,-122.66154
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56
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