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Built 1912, existing structure built during WWII, original brick structure demolished 1956.

Home of three restored steam-powered locomotives (all owned by the City of Portland): the Southern Pacific 4449; the Spokane Portland & Seattle 700; and the Oregon Railroad & Navigation 197.

The Roundhouse is owned by Union Pacific and leased by the City. The Oregon Rail Historical Foundation warns that the Roundhouse is a locked structure in the middle of an active intermodal facility, which is private Union Pacific property. There are no accessible roads or sidewalks nearby, tours are not regularly held due to liability concerns and workplace conditions. The UP Police regularly patrol the area since their office is a short distance away from the Roundhouse, and ask that you do not trespass, and respect the railroad's property. Trespassers can be fined, imprisioned, or both.

The ORHF's long-term plan is to obtain the stretch of tracks to the east of OMSI, and built a permanent museum there so people can actually come and look at the engines.

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trains , brooklyn yards , steam locomotives , steam engines , roundhouse