| The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated railroad located in the Greater Portland Metro Area. This short line consists of two primary 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 has hosted a number of rail fan and community oriented events, including steam train rides. The Oregon Pacific Railroad is owned by Richard "Dick" Samuels and is operated primarily by him and his family. He's owned and operated this railroad since 1987 when he first organized it to purchase the Portland Traction Company Railroad in East Portland. Mr. Samuels later purchased the Southern Pacific Molalla Branch in 1993 and the two divisions now comprise the Oregon Pacific Railroad. Mr. Samuels was able to revive these two railroads with a sincere dedication to customer service that continues to this day. There's no doubt that the Oregon Pacific Railroad will be here for many years to come, serving customers near the two branch lines and hosting events for the public. Soon, a new era of the Oregon Pacific Railroad will emerge as Mr. Samuels and his family look to eventually open up Portland's first railroad and transportation museum near Oaks Park that will be called the Oaks Pioneer Transportation Museum. This community oriented project is still in the early stages of development, so stay tuned. For a more in depth history of the Oregon Pacific Railroad, be sure to visit our OPR history page. For more photos, be sure to check out our East Portland Branch, Molalla Branch, Roster and Past Events pages. For home videos of this railroad, check out the videos of the OPR in action page. For the latest news and information about upcoming events on the Oregon Pacific Railroad including public and special events, check out our news & upcoming events page. |
| Charters and Specials Are you interested in chartering a train on the Oregon Pacific Railroad for a birthday party, family event or some other function? The OPR has hosted several events in the past. For inquiries, please contact Kelly Anable at 503-651-2231. |
| Left: R. A. "Dick" Samuels, the owner and general manager of the Oregon Pacific Railroad and one of his newer diesel locomotives, OPR No. 1202. Right: Map of the OPR's two divisions |
| OREGON'S PROGRESSIVE Shortline RAILROAD |
| Last Update: August 27, 2008 |
| The Oregon Pacific Railroad is the legacy of the East Portland Traction Company, Molalla Western & Samtrak Railroads |

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| The OPR's mascot round house guard-cat is "Foamer" |

| Top photo: Milwaulkie Cub Scout Pack 593 during a train ride and shop tour on the OPR in September, 2007. Photo courtesy of Terri Krueger. |
| Bottom photo: An early photo of the original East Portland Traction Company, with the famous PTC 100, and PTC caboose No. 11 parked on a trestle on the Boring Branch over the then Southern Pacific mainline (now UP) with the SP 4449 passing underneith. The Boring branch of the PTC was abandoned and this bridge was removed not long after the photo was taken in 1991. Photo courtesy of Greg Brown. |
| Operations: (503) 659-5452 9001 S.E. McBrod Av. Milwaukie, OR 97222 |
| Mail: P.O. Box 22548 Portland, OR 97269 FAX 503-659-6546 |
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| OPR CONTACT INFO |
| Emergency Contact Number: (503) 651-2231 |
| History of the OPR - East Portland Branch - Molalla Branch - Videos of the OPR in Action News & Upcoming Events - Photos of Past Events - Roster of the OPR Oaks Pioneer Transportation Museum |
| For the latest news and info on the OPR and website updates, please be sure to visit our News and Updates Page Last Update: 8-27-08 |
| American Steel New page of the construction of the American Steel spur and the first revenue move by the 901. Last Update: 8-27-08 |