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Holiday Express steam train

When
Fri, Nov 27Departures at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM on run dates (varies by day)
Where
Oregon Rail Heritage Center2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; Children (3-13); Infants (under 3) free on lap
Cost
Adults (14+) $35; Children (3-13) $25; Infants (under 3) free on lap; Senior (65+) & Military $32; Family Pass $105 (2 adults and 2 children). Service charges apply.
Organizer
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27 · Sat, Nov 28 · Sun, Nov 29 · Fri, Dec 4 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sun, Dec 6 · Fri, Dec 11 · Sat, Dec 12 · Sun, Dec 13 · Fri, Dec 18 · Sat, Dec 19 · Sun, Dec 20 · Mon, Dec 21 · Tue, Dec 22 · Wed, Dec 23 · Sat, Dec 26 · Sun, Dec 27

Holiday train ride with Santa Claus and his elves behind a historic steam locomotive; heated vintage rail cars run along the Willamette River from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. Admission to the Center (gift shop, cocoa and cookies, exhibits) is included with the train ticket. Departures run 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in daytime and early-dusk slots (not every slot every day). Arrive at least 20 minutes early to check in. A Portland tradition since 2005.

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