May 7: National Train Day @ Portland Union Station | FREE, Model Trains, Railroad History, Prizes
From Train Day website:
Saturday, May 7
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | FREE | All Ages
Portland Union Station
800 NW 6th Avenue
Join us on National Train Day to meet notable train artist J.Craig Thorpe, see the 4449 Steam Engine and other train equipment on display, be entertained by the Rose Festival Character Clown Corp, and receive information on trains, railroad history, model trains and lots of destination cities that can be reached by taking Amtrak.
Stay for entertainment including Gadget and Cha-Cha the clowns. Prizes will be given away throughout the day, including a grand prize trip for two to Vancouver, BC on Amtrak Cascades along with a two night stay at the Westin Grand, Vancouver and a $125 credit to use on attractions, events and more, compliments of Tourism Vancouver.
May 6, 2011 at 10:48
Here is the perfect opportunity for steampunk wannabees like me to explore the steam engine and all its power. What if we never invented the gas engine? Besides, TRAINS. Trains are just so cool.