The Northwest Rail Museum is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Oregon in 1986. We are dedicated to the preservation of the excitement and history of steam engines and rail travel, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. We are located in Portland, Oregon, although we have no permanent location at this time. Our ultimate goal is to establish a museum site where the SP 4449 engine and other important artifacts can be stored and displayed. The rolling stock and smaller display items are currently either in storage or on loan.

The Museum has no paid staff and all money that is donated to or earned by the Museum goes directly toward the maintenance and restoration of equipment and the pursuit of a permanent site. The excursions operated by the Museum are designed to commemorate rail history events and educate the public about rail travel. Passengers on each excursion are provided with a trip guide showcasing historic and geographic features along the route.

The Northwest Rail Museum proudly runs all of our excursions using the SP4449 locomotive. The Museum would like to thank the Friends of SP4449 for their diligent work in repairing, restoring, and maintaining the engine. If you have questions about engine restoration or repair, questions or comments on the current color scheme, or would like to make a donation that would specifically go towards work on the engine, please contact Friends of SP4449 through their website at www.4449.com.