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Hawaii - The Hawaiian Railway Society
Oahu, Hawaiia - The Hawaiian Railway Society is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to saving, restoring and protecting Hawaii's railroading history. We have the only historic railroad on the island of Oahu and the only operating railroad museum in the state.
Come ride with us along a historic stretch of track west of old Ewa and listen to stories about the history of railroading in Hawaii. Train rides are available year round.
Info: URL: http://www.hawaiianrailway.com/ (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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Hawaiia - Kauai Sugar Train
We invite you to take a train ride back in time to when sugar coated the island and went from field to factory in small sugar trains.
Grove Farm museum's impressive collection of steam locomotives bridges cane haul methods from the earliest ox-drawn carts to steam driven locomotives to the use of gas powered cane trucks. This experience offers visitors the opportunity to learn of the sugar plantation transportation story where imagination led the movement of sugar cane. It demonstrates that during the industrial age, man's inventiveness harnessed steam in order to move tons of cane as well as for use in other industrial machinery applications. In effect, this exhibit serves as Kauai's museum of science and industry, where the scale, smell, sound and use of this equipment fill one's senses and imagination with awe and inspiration.
Kauai Sugar Train Since 1975 Grove Farm museum has provided free train rides at a monthly fire-up that began operating out of the Grove Farm Company's Puhi roundhouse, where the locomotives have been stored since they were retired in 1957. In 1999 Grove Farm museum acquired a mile long section of the original Lihue Plantation railroad right-of-way adjacent to the historic Lihue sugar mill. After laying 1,800 feet of track, the monthly fire-up was moved there to provide the only authentic sugar plantation steam train experience in the state.
Info: URL: https://grovefarm.org/hawaii-trains/ (Added: 19-Dec-2016)
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Oregon - Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Astoria, OR - The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a 3-mile (4.8 km) heritage streetcar line that operates in Astoria, Oregon, United States, using former freight railroad tracks along or near the south bank of the Columbia River, with no overhead line. The service began operating in 1999, using a 1913-built streetcar from San Antonio, Texas.
Volunteers from the non-profit Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association (ARTA) operate the service and maintain the streetcar and tracks.
Info: URL: http://old300.org/ (Added: 27-Mar-2015)
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Oregon - Canby Depot Museum
Canby, OR - The Canby Depot Museum is housed in one of Oregon's oldest railroad station. The original Articles of Incorporation of the Canby Historical Society refer to the wish for a museum. In the early 1980's the existing Canby Depot facility became available to the society.
The Canby Depot had been an active train station at the intersection of N. 1st and Grant Street throughout almost the entire history of the city, but the railroad was going to dismantle the depot unless the facility could be moved. Canby Historical Society was able to raise funds for the move of the depot to it's present location near N.E. 4th and Pine Street adjacent to the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.
Canby Historical Society has now had a museum for over 20 years and our members continue the work of organizing and displaying photos, artifacts and exhibits of historic significance, which afford a glimpse of 19th century life in this community.
Info: URL: https://www.canbyhistoricalsociety.org/ (Added: 1-Nov-2016)
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Oregon - Depot Park and DeWitt Museum
Prairie City, OR - The DeWitt Museum
The Sumpter Valley Railway (SVRy) was chartered in 1890 in Baker City and completed in 1910. The SVRy Passenger Station, commonly known as the Prairie City Depot, was constructed in 1910. It is a two story building of balloon frames construction, cruciform in plan, measuring 60 x 32 feet. The building has shiplap siding, jerkin headed cross-axial gable roofs, and bracketed, wraparound canopies which shelter the ground level doors of the east and west wings which contained freight storage and a passenger waiting room respectively.
The Depot was nominated into the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and restored throught the efforts of Mrs. Babs Brainard and the Sumpter Valley Depot Restoration Committee. The museum moved into the building in 1983.
In 1984, the City of Prairie city assumed management of the depot building from Grant county and moved the DeWitt Museum collections to a permanent home in the depot.
The goal of the Depot Museum is to house Oregon's most significant collection of narrow gauge railroad artifacts and historic documents.
Info: URL: https://www.prairiecityoregon.com/prairie-city-oregon-dewitt-museum.html (Added: 7-Jan-1999)
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Oregon - Eagle Cap Train Rides
Elgin, OR - Ride the Train in the Land of the Wallowas One of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. Welcome to the official website of the Eagle Cap Excursion Train, located in the beautiful northeast corner of Oregon. The train offers scenic trips through the land of the Wallowas one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon!
Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of a train ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train. Journey back in time on a section of the picturesque and historic Joseph Branch rail line in Northeast Oregon. Discover untamed territory as the train follows the Grande Ronde River downstream through rugged cliffs and timbered ridges, then travels up the Wild & Scenic Wallowa River. Whether you are a rail fan, a nature and wildlife enthusiast, a history buff or a vacationer looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the spectacular beauty of region, a ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train is sure to please! The train departs from the new Elgin Depot, 300 Depot Street, Elgin, Oregon. The depot was built in 2012 in a style reminiscent of the original historic depot. Entire cars can be reserved for groups. Charter the whole train for unforgettable special events.
Info: URL: https://eaglecaptrainrides.com/ (Added: 30-Oct-2016)
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Oregon - Medford Railroad Park
Medford, OR - At the Medford Railroad Park, there are plenty of things for the family to do. The main attractions are the miniature trains that you can ride.
Also in the park are real train stuff from the past, (called "Prototype") cabooses, boxcars, an old Flanger and other rolling stock from several RR companies, collected by the local chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Also, the Rogue Valley Model RR club holds an open house at the park, during this same time.
Info: URL: http://www.tunnel13.com/park.html (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Oregon - Mount Hood Railroad
Hood River, OR - The Mount Hood Railroad offers the perfect escape for couples, families and groups in the scenic Hood River Valley. From beautiful pear trees, and great views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams, to classic dinner trains reminiscent of the Golden Age of rail travel or the excitement of a "Western Train Robbery," make sure to fit the Mount Hood Railroad into your travel plans.
Info: URL: https://www.mthoodrr.com/ (Added: 27-Feb-2000)
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Oregon - Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Garibaldi, OR - Step back in time and experience a bit of yesteryear. Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a historic Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, this trip will give you a glimpse into history and a unique view of the Oregon Coast and the Nehalem River Canyon.
Info: URL: http://www.oregoncoastscenic.org/ (Added: 21-Apr-2007)
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