We luckily found this place accidentally on our way from Corvallis to Newport. We actually stopped for a farmers market and were told about the railroad museum. It was an incredible 2 hours of learning about the railroading history of the Pacific Northwest. Tom, (I believe that was his name) had an incredible knowledge of every piece of equipment and also had the stories to go with them. It was interesting to see the before and afters of the equipment they had restored.
We were there on a weekday, so some of the special events that they do were not going on, so we got a lot of undivided attention. If you have any time to stop by and talk to the guys who work and volunteer there, I highly recommend it.
Local Railroad History Scott Gavin’s definitive book on the Oregon Pacific Railroad, Empire of Dreams, Oregon’s Most Controversial Railroad, was first published by the Society in January 2016. The first edition sold out in 60 days. The 2nd. Edition is now ready for sale. Each person who makes a donation to the Historical Society of […]
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Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society to Participate in Smithsonian 13th Annual Museum Day Museum Day September 23, 2017 poised to be Largest to Date– On Saturday, September 23rd at Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society in Toledo will participate in the 13th annual Museum Day, co sponsored by the Smithsonian magazine. From 10:00am to 4:00pm the […]
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