I originally posted this on my old website as part of the PORTLAND PLACES: Portland Union Station page on May 21, 2008.
Amtrak P42DC #73, Cascades NPCU #90250 & P42DC #95
The first annual National Train Day was held on May 10, 2008. Events occurred at train stations all across the United States, including in Portland.
South Wing of Union Station in Portland, Oregon on May 10, 2008
Union Station's south wing was filled with booths for local railroad organizations and hobby shops.
South Wing of Union Station in Portland, Oregon on May 10, 2008
Locomotive Simulator at Portland Union Station on May 10, 2008
There was also an example of a diesel locomotive control stand on display.
PNWC-NRHS Drumhead at Union Station on May 10, 2008
One of the organizations with a display was the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. I took the opportunity to photograph their drumhead.
Amtrak Cascades NPCU #90250 & P42DC #95 on May 10, 2008
Amtrak NPCU #90250 with a Cascades Talgo train & P42DC #95 with a pair of Superliners were on display.
Amtrak Cascades NPCU #90250 & P42DC #95 on May 10, 2008
Amtrak Cascades NPCU #90250 & P42DC #73 on May 10, 2008
P42DC #73 was also there with the Portland Connection of the northbound Empire Builder.
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