Willamette Shore Trolley

Willamette Shore Trolley The Willamette Shore Trolley provides scenic trolley rides on a 6-mile section of historic rail line between Lake Oswego and Portland.
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The Willamette Shore Trolley has been providing scenic trolley rides on a 6-mile section of historic rail line between Lake Oswego and Portland, Oregon since 1988 and is operated by volunteer members of the Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society (a 501(c)3 non-profit Oregon corporation). Ride our replica "Council Crest" trolley car along the shore of the Willamette River. During your journey y

ou'll ride by stately mansions, over several bridges, and through the 1400 foot Elk Rock Tunnel. The line was opened for service from Oswego (now Lake Oswego) to Portland on July 4th, 1887 as a narrow gauge steam railroad known as the Portland and Willamette Valley Railroad. It was later purchased by the Southern Pacific and standard-gauged around the 1900s. From 1914 to 1929 the S.P. ran their "Red Electric" interurban trains over the line from Portland to Corvallis. After passenger service was terminated, freight service continued until the 1980s when the line was purchased by a consortium of government agencies to preserve the right-of-way for future streetcar service.

Hi all, the Trolley will run this weekend, yeah!! Technicians found the root cause of the trolley failure last week. One...
06/04/2026

Hi all, the Trolley will run this weekend, yeah!! Technicians found the root cause of the trolley failure last week. One of the inverters were programmed wrong. It has been corrected and we did test runs on the trolley without any issues. Tickets are available

Willamette Shore Trolley schedule, fares and ticketing. Come enjoy the scenic ride between Portland and Lake Oswego along the Willamette River.

05/30/2026

BAD NEWS. The trolley failed today. The trolley is now out of service. Ticket refunds for anyone who purchased this weekend are in progress. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Great News! We are thankful to our Maintenance crews for fixing the trolley. We have released tickets for sale for this ...
05/27/2026

Great News! We are thankful to our Maintenance crews for fixing the trolley. We have released tickets for sale for this weekend and the rest of the summer on our website. https://wst.oregontrolley.com/wst-schedule-fares/

See you on board!!

Willamette Shore Trolley schedule, fares and ticketing. Come enjoy the scenic ride between Portland and Lake Oswego along the Willamette River.

This is a reminder that the Willamette Shore Trolley is NOT operating this weekend due to a mechanical issue. However, i...
05/23/2026

This is a reminder that the Willamette Shore Trolley is NOT operating this weekend due to a mechanical issue. However, if you would like to ride a trolley today (Saturday), drive south to Powerland Heritage Park, where our trolley from Sydney, Australia, will be operating from 11am until 3pm. And if there is interest, ride the only operating Portland Type-1 MAX train in the world. The museum is located in Brooks, I-5 Exit 263, just north of Salem/Keizer.

Bad news folks, we need to cancel the trolley runs for this 3-day weekend. The trolley is giving us some trouble that we...
05/21/2026

Bad news folks, we need to cancel the trolley runs for this 3-day weekend. The trolley is giving us some trouble that we are still working on. We'll post an update next week if we can get it running for the following weekend.

If you booked tickets for this weekend, we will be refunding your purchase.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/07/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🚂✨

We are 10 days away from STEAM’d Up for Kids! Get ready for an incredible day of hands-on discovery, big machinery, and interactive fun where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math come to life.

Whether your little ones are aspiring engineers, curious scientists, or creative artists, there is something for everyone to explore at Powerland Heritage Park.

When: Saturday, May 16, from 9-4
Where: Powerland Heritage Park

Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Who are you bringing with you to explore the world of STEAM? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

04/25/2026

National Train Day is TWO WEEKS AWAY — and advance ticket prices end soon! If you're planning to ride the steam train on May 9 or 10, NOW is the time to book. Advance adult tickets are $25 vs. $30 at the door. Family passes just $72 in advance vs. $90 day-of. Several departure times are expected to sell out!

🎟️ Book your tickets now at the link in our bio. Don't miss Portland's most exciting railroading weekend of the year!

Tickets - https://orhf.org/weekend-train-rides/ -event-steam-excursions
Willamette Shore Trolley Friends of Washington Park and Zoo Railway Santiam Excursion Trains Operation Lifesaver Inc.

Tickets for the Summer Trolley runs are now available for purchase!!
04/20/2026

Tickets for the Summer Trolley runs are now available for purchase!!

Willamette Shore Trolley schedule, fares and ticketing. Come enjoy the scenic ride between Portland and Lake Oswego along the Willamette River.

Rumor has it that summer trolley tickets go on sale Monday, April 20th. The trolley is scheduled to return to service on...
04/08/2026

Rumor has it that summer trolley tickets go on sale Monday, April 20th. The trolley is scheduled to return to service on Saturday, May 23rd.

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311 N State St
Lake Oswego, OR
97034

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+15036977436

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