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The Mount Hood Railroad (reporting mark MHRR) is a heritage and shortline freight railroad located in Hood River, Oregon, 60 miles (97 km) east of Portland, Oregon, United States. The majority of the railroad's revenue is generated from passenger excursions although a few small freight shippers remain that generate several carloads of traffic ...
The Mount Hood Railway and Power Company line, 22 miles (35 km) long, began as a steam locomotive railway. In 1912, the company merged with the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company (PRL&P), [ 1 ] which later modified the line for use by electric trolleys , [ 3 ] and operated it as its Mount Hood Line interurban service. [ 4 ]
The railroad first reached Hood River in 1882 with the arrival of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company (OR&N). [3] The OR&N built eastward from Portland, eventually reaching Huntington in 1884, near the border with Idaho. [4] In 1882, a two-story wooden depot was built at Hood River. As the town grew, a new station was seen as necessary.
Mount Hood Railroad in Hood River, Oregon. This scenic train ride departs from Hood River and winds through the beautiful Hood River Valley. Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views of orchards ...
Pedal along the Mount Hood Railroad in Hood River for a unique and up-close view of the area’s vineyards and orchards on a two-person bike. This route follows the Hood River, crosses a bridge ...
The Mount Hood Railroad. Numerous tourist and excursion, and heritage railways operate in the state of Oregon. Among them are: The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a heritage streetcar service using former Burlington Northern tracks in Astoria, since 1999. The Mount Hood Railroad provides excursion trains between the cities of Hood River and ...
Oregon Pacific Railroad: Mount Hood Railroad: UP: 1905 1968 Mount Hood Railway: Mount Hood Railway: MH UP: 1968 1987 Mount Hood Railroad: Nevada–California–Oregon Railway: SP: 1888 1945 Central Pacific Railway: Northern Pacific Railroad: NP: 1864 1896 Northern Pacific Railway: Northern Pacific Railway: NP NP 1896 1970 Burlington Northern Inc.
Mount Hood, Oregon, c. 1881 –1883. Brooklyn Museum. Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark located on the southern flank of Mount Hood just below Palmer Glacier, with an elevation of about 6,000 ft (1,800 m). [10] The mountain has four ski areas: Timberline, Mount Hood Meadows, Ski Bowl, and Cooper Spur.