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Brian McCamish
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1991 - CELEBRATING 21 YEARS of COMMON CARRIER SERVICE - 2012

S pecial Feature Articles & Photos on the OPR
Last update 02-20-12
O PR Customer Profiles
Last update - 07-24-09

OPR East Portland Branch in Detail
Last update - 10-15-11
O PR Molalla Branch in Detail
Last update - 04-06-10

V ideos of the OPR & Related Events
Last update - 11-24-09
P hoto Pages of Past OPR Sponsered Events
Last update - 11-09-10

OPR & F riends Ra ilroad Lantern & Lamp Collections
Last update - 3-14-12

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brianmccamish "at" msn.com

Film, Production & Location
Company Inquires on the OPR,
Please Click Here or call 503-651-2231

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Now Offering Charters

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Last Update: May 19, 2012

OPR News Photo of the Day

Map of the
Molalla Branch

Map of the
East Portland Branch

Richard A. Samuels, OPR
President & General
Manager

OPR full time crew left to right.
Craig Samuels, Brian Samuels,
Tim Samuels, Richard Samuels.

Richard Samuels and
Kelly Anable, Manager of
Safety & Compliance.

History of the OPR and its Legacy Operations
Last update 09-16-10
History of the P ortland Traction Co. & PEPCo
Last update - 3-27-12
Then & Now Photos on the OPR
Last update - 2-7-12

Photos courtesy of Greg Brown, Rob Jacox collection and Scott Lothes

Photos courtesy of Kenneth Shattock, Greg Brown

Some photos courtesy of Scott Lothes and Kyle Weismann-Yee

OPR Emergency Contact Number
Please - Emergencies Only
503-936-4199

OPR Business Office & Shop
Rail Customer and Media Inquiries
503-659-5452

OPR Special Events and Accounting Office
Inquiries about Special Events, Charters, Train Rentals, Film Locations & OPR Accounting
503-651-2231

OPR CONTACT INFO

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The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated
railroad located in the Greater Portland Metro Area. This short
line consists of two divisions; the East Portland Branch and
the Molalla Branch.

Although primarily a freight railroad, the Oregon Pacific is
famous for its friendly attitude toward rail fans and the public
and has hosted a number of community oriented events,
including public train rides.

The Oregon Pacific Railroad is owned by Richard Samuels
and is operated by him and his sons, Tim, Brian and Craig
Samuels and his partner, Kelly.   OPR crews are trained and
experienced in every aspect of railroading, including rail &
equipment construction, maintenance, fabrication, restoration
and train operations.

Richard Samuels has owned and operated this company since
it was formed in 1987, when he first organized it to purchase
the Portland Traction Company Railroad in East Portland.
Common carrier operations began in 1991, when the remains
of the PTC was officially taken over.   Richard Samuels later
purchased the Southern Pacific Molalla Branch in 1993 and
the two divisions now comprise the Oregon Pacific Railroad.

2011 marked 20 years for the OPR as a common carrier
railroad and more than 24 years of company operations.
Richard Samuels was able to revive these two railroads with a
sincere dedication to customer service that continues to this
day.   The OPR will be here for many years to come, serving
customers near the two branch lines and hosting public
events.

C lick here for our full crew and volunteer roster

L ocomotive Roster of the OPR
Last update 3-28-12
C aboose & Passenger Car Roster of the OPR
Last update - 10-9-11
M oW Roster of the OPR
Last update - 11-27-09
C rew & Volunteer Roster of the OPR
Last update - 1-16-12

Wonderful Drawing by Mason Parker 5/2011 and donated to the OPR. Click on image for larger view.
View shows the OPR Milwaukie Shops and Yard on the East Portland Branch.

PRTD No. 100 & 200 in 1966

On July 4th, the OPR will be hosting an open house at The Oaks Station, near Oaks Amusement Park. The event will include public speeder
rides, public diesel locomotive cab rides and the OPR's Santa Rosa business car and Chris McLarney's restored Union Pacific Caboose will be
on display. Visit our July 4th Event Page for more information!

* * * ***** OPR Special Event - JULY 4th - The Oaks Station ***** * * *

* * * ***** OPR Special Event - JULY 4, 2012 - The Oaks Station ***** * * *

OPR East Portland Yard Returned to Service, Project Update
Click here for more info - 5-19-12

OPR East Portland Yard Out of Service This Week
Click here for more info - 5-15-12

OPR Announces a July 4th Open House Event at The Oaks Station
Click here for more info - 5-14-12

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