Travel Back in Time at The Great Oregon Steam-Up

From our friends at Powerland Heritage Park:

If you could travel back a century ago, you would see a world much different than today. Now it’s possible thanks to the 52nd annual Great Oregon Steam-Up. Guests are transported back in time to witness the great machines of the past come to life. We’re talking old steam engines, tractors, fire engines, cars, trolleys, and machinery.

The Great Oregon Steam-Up is located at Powerland Heritage Park, a 62-acre campus of 14 museums dedicated to preserving Oregon’s mechanical history and educating the public about the fantastic machines that helped build Oregon.

Steam-Up is designated an “Oregon Heritage Tradition” and was named “2022 Best Annual Event” by the Best of the Willamette Valley awards. It’s a unique, family-friendly event packed with fun activities for the entire family, including:

• Miniature train rides.
• Full-sized trolley rides (additional fee).
• Youth Passport program with prizes and pins to collect.
• A firefighting challenge course and fire bucket activities.
• A fun LEGO display.
• Panning for gold.
• A daily parade of vintage tractors, trucks, steam engines, and automobiles.
• Demonstrations in a real Blacksmith shop.
• A working steam-powered sawmill.
• Threshing and flour milling exhibits.
• Logging demonstrations.
• Fire apparatus demonstrations, including fire engines.
• 14 different museums to tour!
• New for 2022 – Willamette Valley Model Railroad Museum (phase 1 open).
• Swap meet and flea market.
• Music.
• Food vendors.

Steam-Up is the premier event at Powerland Heritage Park, attracting more than 15,000 visitors annually. All 14 museums are open to the public and include fascinating exhibits such as:

• The oldest unrestored school bus in the United States. (Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum)
• The world’s oldest Caterpillar diesel tractor, an Old Tusco SIXTY. (Antique Caterpillar Machinery Museum)
• The first electrical generator installed on Mt. Hood that powered the ski lift before electric service was available. (Antique Implement Society Museum)
• A 1927 double-decker trolley previously operated in Blackpool, England. (Oregon Electric Railway Museum)
• A realistic model railroad display depicting Oregon’s historic Siskiyou railroad line. (Willamette Valley Model Railroad Museum)

Powerland Heritage Park and Steam-Up provide a fun environment where kids can learn something new without realizing it! Step back in time and discover Oregon’s history.

The Great Oregon Steam-Up Event Details:

When: July 30-31, and August 6-7, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Powerland Heritage Park, north of Salem at I-5 exit 263
Cost: $18 per person (12 and under free)
Parking: $5 per car
Tickets: https://aftontickets.com/TheGreatOregonSteamUp or at the gate.
Website: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/steam-up?pdxpp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegreatoregonsteamup
Video: https://vimeo.com/438324505