Mt Hood Railroad
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TheBeanTeam
N 45° 42.585 W 121° 30.683
10T E 615867 N 5062877
Located in the Columbia River Gorge, The Mount Hood Railroad operates year round. This 100 year old railroad features 4 hour excurtions, dinner & brunch outings and special events throughout the year.
Waymark Code: WMGJY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2006
Views: 178
The Mount Hood Railroad features
excursions as well as
dinner & brunch trains using vintage carriages. There are also
numerous special events scheduled throughout the year. This Scenic Railroad uses diesel locomotives and the railroad celebrates its 100th year anniversary in 2006. The longer excursions wind from the edge of the
Columbia River in
Hood River Oregon through the orchards and foothills of Mount Hood to the town of Parkdale.
To Log this Waymark:
Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 23.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 44 Miles Round Trip
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Frequency of departures: Varies
Key Attractions:
Travels from the beautiful Columbia River Gorge into the foothills of MT. Hood through orchards in bloom and along the Hood River
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.