🚂🐾 Exploring the Oregon Coast Historical Railway in Coos Bay, Oregon

Simba 🐾 and I visited the fascinating Oregon Coast Historical Railway in Coos Bay, Oregon — a must-see stop for train enthusiasts and history lovers alike! 🚂✨

This outdoor museum celebrates the railroad and logging legacy of Oregon’s South Coast, featuring restored locomotives, historic rail equipment, cabooses, and artifacts from the early 1900s. It’s a hands-on, photo-friendly destination that captures the rugged spirit of the railroads that helped shape the Pacific Northwest.

📍 Highlights from Our Visit

🚂 Restored steam and diesel locomotives on display
🪵 Historic logging and railroad artifacts from Oregon’s timber days
🚛 Vintage cabooses and freight cars you can explore
🌲 Outdoor museum setting in downtown Coos Bay
🐾 Dog-friendly stop that Simba loved exploring!

🛤️ A Step Back in Time

The Oregon Coast Historical Railway brings the past to life — you can almost hear the echo of steam whistles and the grind of iron wheels on the tracks. The volunteers who maintain this space have preserved not just the equipment, but also the stories of the people who worked these lines, from loggers and engineers to railroad crews who kept the coast connected.

Every display tells a piece of Oregon’s industrial heritage — from the days when the logging railroads powered local mills to when diesel engines transformed the coast’s economy.

🐾 Simba’s Adventure

Simba had a blast sniffing around the massive locomotives and exploring the open-air exhibits! Since it’s an outdoor museum, it’s a great spot for dog-friendly travelers who want to stretch their legs while taking in a bit of Oregon history.

🎥 Watch the Video

Join Simba and me as we explore the Oregon Coast Historical Railway, wander among historic engines, and uncover the stories of Oregon’s railroading past — right in the heart of Coos Bay. 🚂🌲

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