Gallery
Photo courtesy of Gretta Wuttig
Zooliner
RFK
A small orange train labeled "Zoo Railroad No. 2" on tracks in a forested area with people standing nearby. Trees and construction vehicles are visible in the background.
A group of people, some wearing traditional attire, are inside a train labeled "Portland Zoo Railway." They are smiling and waving from the windows. The train car is named "Sheba."
A decorated wheelchair designed to look like a train engine, labeled "FWPZRR." It has a number 168 on it. Nearby, people are standing under a tree with a sign that says "Save the Train." An American flag is attached to the setup, which is part of a public event on a street.
A red mobile structure with a sign saying 'When We Destroy Nature We Destroy Ourselves' and American flags displayed on the side. In front of it, there's a painted board with the text 'FWPZR.ORG' and abstract designs, possibly part of a parade float or community event display. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.
A young girl wearing a conductor hat and scarf stands with a wheelchair decorated as a train, holding small American flags. Another person is in the background wearing casual clothes. The scene appears to be part of a parade with decorated vehicles and participants in the background on a residential street.
Four people in colorful hats and shirts participating in a parade, standing next to a decorated float with "FWPZR.ORG" written on it. One person is holding a cardboard box with an American flag. There is a red building in the background with a sign. It's a sunny day.
Parade float designed to look like a train, built on a wheelchair with number 168 and flags
OG Founder Dana
Person in train-themed costume with 'Save the Train' sign, flag, Exposing Rebellion Earth decorations.
Vintage steam train traveling through a forest with passengers in open-air carriages.
A birthday cake decorated with white frosting, featuring the name 'Alyssa', a gray car, and the words '2nd ZOO LOVER' written on top, surrounded by white whipped cream border.
Original Rose Garden Station
A vintage model of a streamlined train labeled 'ZooLiner' on a raised track, surrounded by dense green forest.
Bronze souvenir train figurine from Portland Oregon Zoo, Plateau, 1958, on a wooden surface with a blurred outdoor landscape in the background.
A set of old train tracks curving through a lush green forest.
Black and white photo of five men working on a railroad track outdoors, dressed in vintage clothing and hats, surrounded by trees.
Three vintage trains, each numbered 1, 2, and 5, displayed in a row with descriptive text below each, showcasing their history and design.
A steam locomotive on narrow gauge railroad tracks at Washington Park and Zoo Railway, with a group of children and adults nearby, surrounded by trees and outdoor scenery.
A certificate of Friends of the Washington Park and Zoo Railway, issued to John Q. Trainrider on April 8, 2004, with a decorative blue border and a faint background image of a train engine.
Vintage train station with a streamlined train, a water tower, a small wooden building, and several cars parked nearby under a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of two men in suits talking outside a zoo and railway station entrance, with a sign displaying zoo and zoo railway open hours and admission prices.
A vintage amusement park train ride with a steam-powered locomotive on a track, surrounded by lush green trees and a forested hillside in the background. People are visible near the train and in the park area.
Cover of a children's book titled 'Chickety-Chick and the Bandit' featuring a cheerful red-and-yellow train with a smiling face, three flowers in the foreground, a green hill with a tree, a black wolf, a lion, an elephant, and a giraffe, with blue sky and clouds in the background.
Black and white historic photo of four men working together to lay railroad tracks outdoors, with trees in the background.
A vintage steam train traveling through a lush green forest on narrow tracks, with a plume of smoke rising from its chimney.
A vintage train decorated with American flags and state flags, traveling on a track surrounded by lush green trees.
A black and white sketch of a vintage outdoor amusement park train ride with a locomotive engine and several passenger cars, including a covered car, open cars, and a station building with flags.
Black and white photo of a vintage steam train at a train crossing with a train on an elevated track above. A man is standing near the train, and there are trees in the background.
Black and white sketch of a modern train on tracks, with detailed front and side views, and a view of the train station platform interior.
A young boy with a cap, bandana, and striped overalls is looking down while holding a hammer, with a pig-shaped object on a stand nearby. There is a 'Portland Railway' sign with a lion mascot in the background.
Typewritten document about Eric Heldford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heldford, casting a destructive eye on his piggy bank as he prepares to invest in the Portland Zoo Railway stock-selling campaign. Mentions Eric being chosen as mascot and a contest for a free vacation trip.
Black and white photo of three men in suits standing in front of a vintage tow truck with a large sign on a building behind them that reads 'DIESEL SERVICE UNIT CO.'
Black and white photograph of a steam locomotive labeled 'OREGON' with a man standing beside it, smoke billowing from the engine, and another person in the cab.
A vintage steam-powered train labeled 'Oregon' on the side, loaded with large logs, being transported on a flatbed railcar, with a group of workers nearby.
A black and white photograph showing a vintage steam locomotive with
Black and white photograph of a smiling man wearing a suit and tie, seated at a desk, with keyboard and papers in front of him, near a window with blinds in the background.
A photograph of a small vintage red steam locomotive on a short section of train tracks, placed on a green outdoor platform with wooden planks. The locomotive has black wheels with red rims, decorative pipes, and a chimney. Behind the train, a lush green background of trees and bushes is visible.
A vintage train and a futuristic train on parallel railway tracks amidst green trees and a hilly landscape.
A vintage red steam locomotive with black details on a small railway track outdoors, with trees in the background and two green railway maintenance carts on a bridge above.
A vintage train ticket for a one ride on Portland Zoo Railroad Extension, issued in Portland, Oregon, with green text and decorative borders.
A red vintage steam locomotive train on snow-covered tracks surrounded by snow-laden trees and a snow-covered ground.
Fallen trees and broken branches in a forest after a storm laying on the tracks.
A vintage red-and-yellow steam train, Oregon No. 1, travels through a lush green forest of tall trees, smoke rising from its chimney.
Technical drawing of a canopy frame section with measurements, showing a detailed side view of the roof structure, support beams, and foundation.
Black and white photo of a group of people gathered outdoors around tables at a Washington Park and Zoo event, with a train and wooded area in the background.
A document announcing the 45th anniversary of the Oregon Zoo's historic steam train, celebrating on June 19, 2004, with details about the event and history of the steam train.
Black and white photograph of a miniature train on a track with a detailed nose, adjacent to a truck with a sign reading "Campbell Crane and Trucking Service" and a phone number. In the background, there is a crane lifting a pile of dirt and trees under an overcast sky.
A man operating a forklift lifts a small colorful train car, which is red and green, in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
Historical page about baby Boomers at the zoo, including black and white photos of the zoo, railways, and a group of women in front of a sign, with captions describing the images and related history.
Page with black and white photographs of vintage trains and descriptions related to Oregon Zoo's steam train history.
A page from a publication with photographs and text about the Washington Park zoo expansion in 1960. The page includes a black-and-white photo of survey crews working on the train line, a photo of children selling stock certificates, an image of a train station, and a man being presented with an award at a ceremony.
A collage of vintage USPS and zoo-themed postage stamps, cancellations, and illustrations, including an elephant, a steam train, and a dinosaur, celebrating zoo history and postal history.
Page with text and multiple photographs about trains. The photos include a steam train, a person in the driver's seat of a train, and a large modern train arriving at a zoo station.
Document page discussing the history and development of the Oregon Zoo train, including details about the types of trains used and the people involved in its creation.
Black and white photograph of a train with a large locomotive and boxcars, parked on tracks at a railway yard. The background shows a large industrial building or warehouse.
Black and white photos of Oregon locomotives and a train station, with descriptive captions of the Oregon locomotive and its debut at the Oregon Centennial Exposition in 1959.
Black and white photo of a miniature train and a modern car facing uphill on the Washington Park Line, at Sidings 2, with trees and railway tracks on a wooded hillside.
A black and white photo of a vintage steam locomotive on train tracks, with trees and buildings in the background.
Black and white newspaper page with articles about railroads and trains, featuring a photo of Portland, Oregon zoo trains on a bridge.
Black and white newspaper page with text about railway and locomotive history, including sections about Copper Canyon, Oregon Express train, and model train collecting, with ads for train-related tours and souvenirs.
Black and white newspaper page titled "Quality Railbooks Since 1976" with an article about historical trains and locomotives, including a photo of a train and a section with book advertisements.
The cover page of a newsletter titled "The Trainmaster" from June 2009, celebrating the 50th birthday of the Oregon steam locomotive. The page features a colorful illustration of a vintage steam locomotive and provides historical information about the locomotive's delivery to the Oregon Centennial Exposition and subsequent service. Logos of Portland Railay and Washington Park are also visible.
Colorful steam locomotive on track surrounded by lush green trees
Black and white photograph of a group of children and an adult man smiling while riding inside a wooden train car labeled 'ZOO RAILWAY'.
Black and white photo of a roller coaster under construction with a group of people standing nearby, including two men in the foreground. The roller coaster track is partially built, with a large wooden support structure on the left and some cars on the track labeled 'Zoomer.' In the background, there are trees, a sign with the Portland Trail Blazers logo, and parked cars.
Close-up of a white ceramic mug with black text about Washington Park & Zoo Railway in Portland, Oregon, held outdoors on a wooden surface, with a blurred background of green trees and sky.
White souvenir mug featuring a colorful vintage steam train illustration, with text indicating Washington State, and mentioning an event or location.
White coffee mug with a colorful train illustration and the words "Portland Oregon" and "Washington Park" on a wooden surface with a blurred outdoor background.
Historically dressed individuals engaging in a rope-pulling competition at a fair or festival, with a sign reading 'Oregon Center' in the background.
A small vintage train engine painted red and black with American flags attached, traveling along a curved road surrounded by green trees and yellow flowers.
Envelope commemorating the first day of mail service via Portland Zoo Railway on June 13, 1961, featuring a Portland Zoo Railway logo, a red stamp, a green stamp, and a postmark from Portland Zoo Railway, Oregon.
Group of people riding a small train labeled 'Portland Zoo Railway'
A man in a white jumpsuit and hat standing next to a small tracked bulldozer on a dirt path beside a rocky hillside in a forested area.
A small vintage steam train pulling yellow and green passenger cars labeled Washington Park & Zoo Railway, with people riding inside, at a park with trees. Several people are standing nearby, some in costumes, and the train is emitting steam.
Black and white photo of a vintage steam locomotive on railway tracks in a forested area with trees and leaves in the background. A man is visible near the train, standing on a wooden platform.
Close-up of a vintage U.S. Mail mailbox on a gray and blue postal vehicle. The mailbox features a round emblem with the words "U.S. Mail" and "Railway Postal Station" around the mail slot, and a small American flag graphic.
A small vintage steam train traveling through a dense, green forest on narrow-gauge tracks.
Children and adults riding a miniature train outdoors, surrounded by trees and grass.
Black and white photo from summer 1958 showing a roller coaster named 'The Dope Bucket' at an amusement park, with a train filled with passengers. The roller coaster has a mural of a cartoonish face on the front. There is a wooded hill in the background, and a few buildings and cars are visible.
A black and white photograph of a man in a suit and glasses, accompanying an article about Oregon's railroad history and construction, with a crowd of people and trains in the background.
Certificate of membership awarded to John Q. Trainrider from Friends of the Washington Park and Zoo Railway, dated April 8, 2004, with a blue border, a gold seal, and an illustration of a colorful train.
Black and white photos of early trains and construction workers laying railroad tracks. One photo shows a train with a flat car. Another shows workers using tools on railroad tracks, with people wearing hats. Captions describe historic railroad development efforts.
UP #115 Las Vegas 8-22-57 Courtesy Gordon Glattenberg
Allan Claussen meets Titus the tiger
Girls just wanna have fun!
Getting signatures at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center at the Holiday Express
Reuben, age 6, signing a post card to be sent to his Metro Counselor
Titus and his fans at the Zoo
Titus with pals
Train fan family sending post cards to Metro Council!
New Caboose Oregonian Aug. 10, 1963
Jimmy Tongue riding the new Caboose, Oregonian Aug. 10, 1963
Rick and friend removing a tree from the tracks
Track clean-up January 2025
"Choo-Choo" Burgel, chopping up the downed tree