Amtrak Cascades is proud to partner with the 2025 Train and Trolley FestivalJune 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

First published June 24, 2025

Amtrak Cascades is proud to be a partner supporting the 2nd Annual Train & Trolley Fest at Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, OR.
Join us for a festive day filled with everything trains & trolleys, fun, and giveaways!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Events include:

  • Ride the trains at Willow Creek Railroad (weather permitting).
  • Get behind-the-scenes tours at Willow Creek Railroad.
  • Enjoy more events and activities with Brooks Depot Day!
  • Unlimited trolley rides at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum included with the admission price! (While the trolley generally charges a fee to ride, for Train & Trolley Fest all rides are included!)
  • Get a tour of the trolley car barn, usually reserved only for The Great Oregon Steam-Up!
  • Take a guided tour of the grounds and learn about the cool things there related to trains and trolleys.
  • Enjoy a ride on the rails with a rail bike!
  • Remote control a LEGO train.
  • Enjoy an expanded look inside the Willamette Valley Model Railroad Museum!
  • At the end of the day at 5pm, there is a (free) presentation on “Lost Streetcars of the Willamette Valley” (see information below)
Powerland Hertiage Park Sign
  • Ride the trains at Willow Creek Railroad (weather permitting).
  • Get behind-the-scenes tours at Willow Creek Railroad.
  • Learn about the railroads of the Willamette Valley at the Brooks Historical Society Depot.
  • Take unlimited trolley rides at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum—the usual fee is included with the admission price!
  • Tour the trolley car barn which is usually reserved only for The Great Oregon Steam-Up.
  • Take a guided tour of the grounds and learn about the cool things there related to trains and trolleys.
  • Experience a rail bike.
  • View the LEGO rail display in the Trolley Station.
  • Enjoy an expanded look inside the Willamette Valley Model Railroad Museum!
  • Participate in a presentation on the history of railroads.
3995 Brooklake Road NE
Salem, OR 97303

Best of all: it’s affordable!

  • $15 General Admission
  • $7 Admission for ages 12 and under.

Ticket giveaway

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Restrictions

  • Travel must be completed within one year of the Certificate Issue Date.
  • Restricted Travel Dates in 2025: Jan. 2-3, Feb. 14, 17, Apr. 17-18, 21, May 23, 26, Jul. 3, 6, Aug. 29, Sep. 1, Nov. 25-26, 29-30, Dec. 1, 20-24 26-31.
  • Restricted Travel Dates in 2026: Jan. 2-4, Feb. 13, 16, Apr. 5-6, May 22, 25, Jun. 19, 22, Jul. 2-3, 5, Sep. 4, 7, Nov. 24-25, 28-30, Dec. 19-23, 26-30, Jan. 2-3, 2027.
  • Ticket(s) are subject to availability, non-transferable, and non-cashable. Tickets are not good for stopovers, cannot be extended past one year of Certificate Issue Date, and are non-negotiable for changes or substitutions.
  • Traveler(s) are responsible for payment of any additional ticket(s) and upgrades on the reservation.
  • Any changes to the reservation will be at the traveler(s) expense.
  • All ticket(s) must be booked on one reservation.
  • Travel subject to Amtrak Conditions of Carriage/Terms of Transportation, found on Amtrak.com.
  • Additional promotions or sales cannot be applied.

Reservations

  • Reserve your trip at least 10 days prior to departure.
  • Call Amtrak Reservations at 1-800-872-7245. Reservations may not be booked online.
  • Notify the agent you have an Award Certificate for a “Complimentary Ticket(s)” and need to make a reservation.
  • Complete the information and immediately scan or take a photo of this letter. Email the letter to the contact information below or the reservation will be subject to cancellation.

Amtrak Cascades is honored to support the 2025 Train & Trolley Festival.