# Oregon Rail Heritage Center: Holiday Express Steam Train > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM - Where: Oregon Rail Heritage Center, 2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 - Ages: All ages - Price: $24-$28 per ticket; Children under 2 on lap free - Organizer: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation - Official page: https://orhf.org/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/oregon-rail-heritage-center-holiday-express-steam-train--listing-f9d4276876d272a00e264624 ## About Board a real historic steam train for the beloved Holiday Express along the scenic Willamette River. Pulled by the legendary 1941 Southern Pacific 4449 steam locomotive or the 1904 Polson Logging locomotive, vintage passenger cars decorated with festive garland and holiday lights take families on a 45-minute round-trip journey from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center to Oaks Amusement Park. Children enjoy visits from Santa Claus and his elves, sip hot cocoa, and receive souvenir holiday train bells. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Heritage rail cars have steps to board; complimentary secure stroller check provided at the station. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Enginehouse museum lobby features ADA restrooms with changing facilities and heated waiting areas. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Authentic steam whistle and chugging locomotive sounds; children mesmerized by billowing steam clouds in winter air. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Holiday Express steam train](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/holiday-express-steam-train--listing-6d6cabdcd475f3e60903801d) — Fri, Nov 27 (+16 more dates) · Oregon Rail Heritage Center · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 14. 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