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Historic SP&S700 Steam engine crew
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Rail Heritage Center
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This is an opportunity to be part of a team of volunteers working on the restoration of a historical steam engine. The Pacific Railroad Preservation Assn. is responsible for care, maintenance, and operation of the 1938 historic steam locomotive the SP&S700. The engine is housed at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center near OMSI. The engine is undergoing its federally mandated 15 year boiler rebuild. Volunteers need to be mechanically inclined, certified welder and willing to engage in some physical work and participate as a team. Other volunteer opportunities in other areas such historical documents, special events and programs may also be available. Interested persons can check out the museum and the PRPA work at www.sps700.org or at Friends of sps700
The time commitments are variable since PRPA is an all volunteer organization.
All volunteers are expected to follow Covid protocols. Most of the crew is fully vaccinated.
More opportunities with Oregon Rail Heritage Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Location:
PO BOX 2851, PORTLAND, OR 97208, US
Mission Statement
ORHC’s mission is to educate the public about Oregon’s and the Pacific Northwest’s railroad history. We are dedicated to the preservation and the safe, professional operation and exhibition of the SP4449, SP&S 700, ORN197, and the newly added Mount Emily Shay #1 Steam locomotives. We promote safe behavior around railroad property through our relationship with Operation Lifesaver. We are devoted to telling the steam-era story.
Description
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is located across from OMSI. We are largely a volunteer driven nonprofit organization. Our volunteers are mostly retired railroaders or railroad hobbyists. The ORHC was built in 2012 to house all three of Portland's historical steam locomotives and is growing into a significant museum in Portland and the Northwest. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 1:00-5:00 pm.
In addition, we offer weekend train excursions and the annual Holiday Express trains.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2250 Southeast Water AvenuePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The crew works at variable times. Although Covid restrictions have altered museum open hours, the crew does perform work on some open days. The museum is a working museum so visitors get to see the work being done at times.
- Willingness to take on unfamiliar tasks and to learn from veteran railroaders and other volunteers. Not afraid to get dirty.