Step back in time and experience a bit of yesteryear.
Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a 1910 Heisler Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, this trip will give you a glimpse into history.
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The train leaves from Rockaway Beach, Oregon. There is no depot, just a small beach parking lot off Hwy 101 with benches to wait for the train. Sometimes it goes south and sometimes north depending on the time of year. Some days it runs a steam engine. The trip is about 45 minutes, then a stop of about 45 minutes in a town to get off and shop, then 45 minutes back. When leaving the “station” many local residents were out in their yards to wave at the train. They have 4 different cars; open air, open air but covered, coach with 2 facing seats with 10” of leg room for 4 people—hope you’re tiny and sitting with friends; parlor car had 4 tables with 2 chairs on the non-water side of the train, all other tables had 4 chairs. The price for all the cars was the same but you have to reserve a specific one and can’t change later. You get the best views if you sit on the waterside of the train (left if you’re going north, right if you’re going south) The staff was nice and efficient.
This is a one hour round trip steam locomotive ride along the Oregon Coast from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach, Oregon. The engine is powered by used motor oil rather than coal. You can choose between open or enclosed railway cars. You might consider the enclosed car so that you don't experience the black smoke from the locomotive. The passenger cars have been nicely restored and the narration during the trip is good. There is a half hour shopping break at the turnaround.
A fun little trip for families with young kids. We booked the 11 am with the 12:00 pm return but decided to have lunch in Giribaldi. The conductor was very accommodating so we came back on the 2 pm. There was a playground right near the depot which kept the kids busy. Highly recommend for families with little ones.
We have been on several of these train rides in different various parts of the country. It’s not too expensive and it’s not too corny and it’s fun to get out at each stop. We stopped in Rockaway a half hour really not long enough time to get out and walk around anywhere. The weather was cloudy and overcast and chilly but the train ride was fun.
A great day on the train. The conductor and ticket agent were great. The train is so much fun and the history lesson was good and not to involved. It was set for all ages. We had perfect weather, lunch and a walk on the beach in Rockaway Beach. Great fun for the entire family, they are even pet friendly.
