SP 4449

Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

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Friends of SP 4449

Welcome to the official Friends of SP 4449's website. We're a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, maintenance, and operation of the former Southern Pacific steam locomotive based in Portland, Oregon.

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SP 4449 now open to the public! 4449 undergoing rebuild in 2013

We are located at 2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon. For those taking transit, take MAX light-rail to NE 7th Avenue station and transfer to a "Central Loop" streetcar destined for OMSI. See MAX and Streetcar websites for more information.

Our hours are 1-5 PM Thursdays thru Sundays. There is no charge to enter the facility, but your support at the donation box or concessions shop is much appreciated!

Steam locomotives still in operation in the United States must undergo a federally-mandated inspection every 15 years. SP 4449's certification expires this year, which means there are no excursions planned while volunteers take apart and inspect the locomotive.

To get an idea of what this inspection covers, check out this abbreviated overview. With the rebuild underway and expected to last 1-2 years, we'll also be fine-tuning and polishing up the locomotive for another 15-years of operation!

 

 

 

Friends of SP 4449 Inc. - P.O.Box #42486 - Portland, OR 97242