Walking into the enginehouse again recently, I thought, we've come so far. We have a roof over our heads that doesn't leak, plenty of light and a floor that's clean. May not sound like a lot to some, but for us it's a dream come true. It's been a long haul, acquiring the first piece of property, the land swap with TriMet, building something that would support our heavy locomotives on top of ninety feet of sawdust, and finally the move from the Brooklyn Roundhouse. In September 2012 we opened the new building. As one of ORHF's supporters, you can rightly take credit for the important part you've played in getting us to this point.

The new Enginehouse has something for everyone, boiler work on SP 4449, heavy maintenance on the SP&S 700, the little Chuggington layout for toddlers who love trains, steady progress on the OR&N 197 restoration, and ongoing passenger car work. Come join us for and afternoon. Our frequent visitors know that there's always something interesting going on in our great facility.

There is still heavy lifting ahead of us. For this endeavor to work, we will need to repay our loan from the City of Portland. We have made our first major payment, reducing the balance to US$779,000. We will rely on memberships and donations to make our annual payments over the upcoming years. Your help on this first priority is vital.

We completely depend on our volunteers. Their appreciation and passion for craftsmanship keep our railroad history alive. If you share our vision, I encourage you to talk to us about helping make the Oregon Rail Heritage Center the place we all want it to be.

Doyle McCormack - President Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation.