Powerland Heritage Park

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Remembering and Honoring This Memorial Day

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

This photo, taken during the opening flag-raising ceremony at The Great Oregon Steam-Up in 2023, shows Rick Dominguez of American Legion Cheula Post 92 in McCloud, CA, and Allen Buzzard of American Legion Post 184 in Brownsville, OR.

Moments like this remind us that history is preserved not only in machines, buildings, and artifacts but also in service, sacrifice, and remembrance.

From all of us at Powerland Heritage Park, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2026

Some moments deserve more than a quick scroll. 📸

Last Friday, the Western Railway Preservation Society put Caboose #3 back on wheels at Powerland Heritage Park! It was a huge milestone in a restoration effort that has been ongoing since 2013.

Built in the early 1940s for the West Side Lumber Co., this little 16-foot caboose has hauled sand into the woods for the Shay steam engines, survived decades of modifications, and spent 30 years sitting at a California RV park before coming to Oregon for preservation and restoration.

The process of putting a caboose back on its trucks (the wheelbases) is something most people never get to witness. It was thrilling to watch the whole thing. And we want you to enjoy it too, so we took these 15 photos for you AND created a highlight video (in the first comment).

Restoration continues, and you can see Caboose #3 in person at The Great Oregon Steamup, the last weekend of July and first weekend of August at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, Oregon!

This is the story of the little caboose that could!

05/23/2026

Built in the early 1940s for the West Side Lumber Co., Caboose #3 spent decades hauling sand into the woods for the Shay steam engines. It survived a "circus caboose" makeover and sat abandoned at an RV park in California for 30 years. Caboose #3 is being restored and preserved at its new home.

On Friday, the Western Railway Preservation Society at Powerland Heritage Park put her back on wheels and onto their track. It's all part of a restoration effort that has gone on since 2013.

She's only 16 feet long, but she's got one of the biggest stories in narrow gauge history.

Restoration continues. We'll keep watching. 🚂

Come see Caboose #3 for yourself at The Great Oregon Steam-Up, the last weekend of July and first weekend of August at Powerland Heritage Park!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the "graduating class" of 2026! Every year, the Western Steam Fiends Assn., Inc. holds a Steam School where people can learn to work with Steam Traction Engines. It's a two-weekend program every Spring. You'll likely see some of these graduates driving around at Powerland Heritage Park soon!

Here is the our class photo for our 2026 Steam School at Powerland Heritage Park.

Jack Salter, Katie Salter, Ada Mattison, Leo Brousseau, Bill Devereaux, Thomas Blaine, Carston Becker, Jasper Huff, Warner Huff, Jodi Cremere, Butch Albrecht, Paul Consani, Joe Baker, Tyler Stirling, David Boyce

Thanks to Paul Consani for getting this photo together!

05/18/2026

These are some of our favorite moments from the 6th Annual S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids, and we are still smiling. 💛

Saturday was our biggest S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids event ever, and every single one of these smiles happened because your family chose to spend the day with us at Powerland Heritage Park. That means everything to us.

Thank you. Truly.

05/16/2026

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! It's time for S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids!

Gates open at 9am at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks, Oregon. We will be here until 4pm with mini train rides, a working blacksmith shop, kids operating real mini excavators, barrel train rides, Build-It Workshop, Lego Pinewood Derby, and so much more across 62 acres and 14 museums.

Kids 12 and under are FREE. Adults and teens 13+ are just $10. Parking is FREE.

Come see us today! 3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Brooks, OR 97303

https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events/steamd-up-for-kids

05/15/2026

Tomorrow we open the gates for S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids, and we could not be more ready! 🎉

62 acres. 14 museums. Real mini excavators that kids actually operate. A working blacksmith shop. A full-size replica of the Bumblebee Camaro from the Transformers movies. Miniature train rides. Barrel train rides. A Lego Pinewood Derby. Ice cream you make yourself. And so much more.

This is not your average kids' event. There is nothing else like it in Oregon.

Saturday, May 16 | 9am to 4pm
Powerland Heritage Park | Brooks, Oregon (I-5, Exit 263)
3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Brooks OR 97303

🎟️ Kids 12 and under FREE
🎟️ Adults and teens 13+ just $10
🚗 Parking FREE
🐾 Leashed (6' max fixed), well-behaved dogs welcome
☔ Rain or shine

Nine food vendors on site. ATMs available. Picnic space if you bring your own lunch.

See you tomorrow morning! 👋

👉 antiquepowerland.com/events/steamd-up-for-kids

05/14/2026

STEAM'd Up for Kids FAQ
Saturday, May 16 | Powerland Heritage Park, Brooks OR

How much does it cost?
Kids 12 and under are FREE. Adults and teens 13+ are $10. Parking is free.

What time does it run?
Gates open at 9am and close at 4pm.

Where is it?
3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Brooks, OR 97303. Just off I-5 north of Salem (Exit 263).

How long should we plan to stay?
With 62 acres and 14 museums, you can easily fill the entire day from 9am to 4pm. Most families stay for several hours at a minimum.

Is there food available on site?
Yes! Nine vendors on site including: Rachel's Lemonade, Lonchera La Rosa, Corn Dog Convoy, Legacy Coffee, Sweetly Cakepop'd, Wave Burgers, Shortcake Lady, Make Your Own Ice Cream, and the Country Store.

Can I bring my own food?
Yes! Picnic space is available on the grounds.

Are trolley rides included?
Trolley rides are available for a small add-on fee (pay at the trolley station): Adults $7, Seniors/Military $5, Youth $3, Family $20. Kids 2 and under ride free. All rides are unlimited for that fee. This year, the trolley will be the Sydney Breezer Tram (from Sydney, Australia), built in 1912!

What about the Willow Creek Railroad rides?
Miniature train rides are included (donations appreciated) and run all day, weather permitting. During periods of rain, rides will pause and resume once the rain stops.

What can my kids actually do?
Operate real mini excavators. Ride the barrel train. Build things at the Build-It Workshop. Race Lego cars. Make rope. Make ice cream. Ride a miniature train. Watch a working blacksmith. Explore 14 museums on 62 acres. And more.

Is there an ATM on site?
Yes! There are ATMs available on the grounds.

What is the Bumblebee car?
This year, there is an enhanced replica of the Bumblebee Camaro from the Transformers movies on display at the Brooks Historical Society building. Great photo opportunity!

Are dogs allowed?
Pets are family! Socially behaved dogs on a fixed leash no longer than 6 feet are welcome. Please ensure you clean up after your pets.

Can I donate to the museums?
Yes, and it is greatly appreciated! All 14 museums at Powerland Heritage Park are independent nonprofits. They do not receive a portion of the event admission fee, which is used to cover event costs. If you find a museum you love, donations are always welcome, though never required.

Is this rain or shine?
Yes, rain or shine!

Where do I get tickets?
Online or at the gate on the day of the event.
👉 antiquepowerland.com/events/steamd-up-for-kids

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📷 Photo Notice: By entering Powerland Heritage Park, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or recorded. Images and video may be used for social media, website postings, promotions, or advertising. The official photographer will be in a green vest with the words "Event Photographer" on it.

05/14/2026

STEAM'd Up for Kids is THIS Saturday, May 16, and we want you to come ready to have the best day! Here is everything you need to plan your visit.

🗺️ THE MAP
Powerland Heritage Park | 3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Brooks OR | Free parking on site (I-5, Exit 263)

📋 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00 AM - Gates Open
9:30 AM - Make Your Own Ice Cream begins
All Day - Mini excavators, barrel train rides, Build-It Workshop, Lego Pinewood Derby, rope making, origami butterflies, miniature train rides, working blacksmith, 14 museums, and so much more
4:00 PM - Gates Close

🍔 FOOD VENDORS
Country Store, Rachel's Lemonade, Lonchera La Rosa, Make Your Own Ice Cream, Legacy Coffee, Corn Dog Convoy, Sweetly Cakepop'd, Wave Burgers, and Shortcake Lady

🎟️ Kids 12 and under FREE. Adults and teens 13+ just $10. Parking FREE.

See you Saturday! 🚂