who signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862, creating UP and authorizing construction of the transcontinental railroad. 2025 marks Lincoln’s 216th birthday, and UP said its new heritage unit will serve ...

Lincoln created Union Pacific when he signed the Pacific Railway Act, Hunt said. The railroad has been a longtime partner with the Oregon Rail Heritage Center. “We love their organization.

Bill Habjan, a retired doctor from Lebanon, Oregon, makes the 160-mile round trip to the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland’s Central Eastside twice a week to work on an old engine.

1–5 pm Thursday–Sunday. Free. Whether you are a die-hard train enthusiast or just looking for a quirky Portland adventure, the Oregon Rail Heritage Center is worth your time. It’s a clean ...