Oregon Electric Railway Museum

Oregon Electric Railway Museum The Oregon Electric Railway Museum is owned and operated by the Oregon Electric Railway Historical S The new museum has been expanding ever since.

The museum moved from its original location at Trolley Park in Glenwood, Oregon to Brooks, Oregon in 1996. The new museum had to be built from scratch. Since 1996 we have built over a mile of track with overhead wire and yard leads, a carbarn with 4 tracks, a powerhouse, and a depot.

Our museum is open today, Saturday, May 23rd, from 11am until about 3pm. Ride our trolley from Sydney, Australia, and if...
05/23/2026

Our museum is open today, Saturday, May 23rd, from 11am until about 3pm. Ride our trolley from Sydney, Australia, and if there is interest, ride the only operating Portland MAX Type-1 train in the world.

05/14/2026
05/07/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🚂✨

We are 10 days away from STEAM’d Up for Kids! Get ready for an incredible day of hands-on discovery, big machinery, and interactive fun where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come to life.

Whether your little ones are aspiring engineers, curious scientists, or creative artists, there is something for everyone to explore at Powerland Heritage Park.

When: Saturday, May 16, from 9-4
Where: Powerland Heritage Park

Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Who are you bringing with you to explore the world of STEAM? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

05/03/2026
A Goodbye to all 26 Type 1 Portland TriMet LRVs. All 26 are featured in this video from 126 down to 101. They have been ...
04/25/2026

A Goodbye to all 26 Type 1 Portland TriMet LRVs. All 26 are featured in this video from 126 down to 101. They have been or soon will be scrapped, except for #101, which is operational at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum.

3 likes. "Goodbye to all the TriMet MAX Type 1 Light Rail Car"

04/25/2026

National Train Day is TWO WEEKS AWAY — and advance ticket prices end soon! If you're planning to ride the steam train on May 9 or 10, NOW is the time to book. Advance adult tickets are $25 vs. $30 at the door. Family passes just $72 in advance vs. $90 day-of. Several departure times are expected to sell out!

🎟️ Book your tickets now at the link in our bio. Don't miss Portland's most exciting railroading weekend of the year!

Tickets - https://orhf.org/weekend-train-rides/ -event-steam-excursions
Willamette Shore Trolley Friends of Washington Park and Zoo Railway Santiam Excursion Trains Operation Lifesaver Inc.

It was nice to see our MUNI cars powered up.
04/05/2026

It was nice to see our MUNI cars powered up.

Look what stopped by the museum today! A Type 6 MAX train took the long way to Hillsboro.Yes this is AI, and yes it is A...
04/01/2026

Look what stopped by the museum today! A Type 6 MAX train took the long way to Hillsboro.

Yes this is AI, and yes it is April Fools Day.

TriMet is hosting a Farewell to the Type 1 trains on April 18th by Lloyd Center.
03/31/2026

TriMet is hosting a Farewell to the Type 1 trains on April 18th by Lloyd Center.

TriMet’s Type 1 train takes a final bow at April 18 public event at Holladay Park, next to the Lloyd […]

A visitor to our museum last year posted a video of his tour to YouTube, Enjoy!.
01/31/2026

A visitor to our museum last year posted a video of his tour to YouTube, Enjoy!.

A tour of the Oregon Electric Railway Museum in Brooks, about 15 kms (9 miles) north of Salem, Oregon's State Capital.The Museum holds a collection of vehicl...

01/25/2026

We did some more test running of TriMet MAX LRV #101 at the museum today. We still have more overhead work to do, so we can't go too far, but it has performed flawlessly so far.

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3995 Brooklake Road NE
Salem, OR
97303

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11am - 5pm

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+19717016327

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