Top photo:  Milwaulkie Cub Scout Pack 593 during a train ride and shop tour on the OPR's East Portland Branch.  Photo courtesy of Terri Krueger.
Bottom photo:  OPR 901 and 801 bringing in a long load of cars into Canby on the OPR Molalla Branch.  Photo courtesy of the Samuels family.
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OPR CONTACT INFO
Emergency Contact Number
(Please, emergencies or urgent situations only.  For other inquiries, please call Operations listed below)
(503) 936-4199

Railroad Operations
(Including Customer and Media Inquiries)
9001 S.E. McBrod Ave.
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
(503) 659-5452

Mail
P.O. Box 22548
Portland, Oregon 97269
Fax (503) 659-6546
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Charters and Special Passenger Trains on the OPR
The OPR is offering private charter passenger trains for special or private events.  To learn more about how to
charter a private passenger train on the OPR, please click on the above link or call 503-651-2231.
The Oregon Pacific Railroad is the legacy of the
East Portland Traction Company, Molalla Western & Samtrak Railroads
Last Update: February 28, 2010
Richard A. "Dick" Samuels
President & General Manager
Map of the
Molalla Branch
The OPR's mascot round
house guard-cat,  "Foamer"
The Beginning of the OPR
Craig Brown Photo, 1991
Latest OPR News Clips
Special Features
New section show casing some of the special
projects undertaken by the OPR and its crew,
as well as other unique features and
information related to the OPR.
Last update: 2-6-10

Roster of the OPR
Locomotive Roster
Caboose/Rolling Stock Roster
MoW Roster Roster
Last update:  2-7-10

History of the OPR
A detailed history of Mr. Samuels and his
railroad from his early days in the 1980s
through today.
Last update:  5-26-09

East Portland Branch
History and photos of historic and current
operations on the East Portland Branch of the
OPR, from Milwaukie, Oregon to
East Portland Junction.
Last update:  1-16-10

Molalla Branch
History and photos of historic and current
operations on the Molalla Branch of the OPR,
from Molalla, Oregon to Canby.
Last update: 5-19-09

OPR Customer Profiles
Profiles about the customers and
businesses that the OPR serves.
Last update: 7-24-09

Videos of the OPR in Action
Videos of the OPR in action, including public
events, steam train rides and freight operations.
Last update: 11-24-09

Photos of Past Events
Photo pages of past major public events on
the OPR including steam trains and public
rides.
Last update: 12-19-09

Historical Photos of the OPR
Historical photos of the OPR, and the railroads
that preceeded the OPR and operated the
track that the OPR operates today.
Last update: 2-6-10
East Portland Branch reopened on a modified schedule
click here for more info - 2-28-10

East Portland Branch will be closed for one week - Dodge Hy-railer is retired
click here for more info - 2-20-10

New photo pages added about the OPR Jeep HyRailer and Jackson Tamper
click here for more info - 2-6-10
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 "Dick" Samuels
and is operated by him and his sons, Tim, Craig and Brian Samuels
and his partner, Kelly.  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.

Thank you for visiting the Oregon Pacific Railroad Homepage.