Make plans for a train ride May 11

Who doesn’t like to ride on a train?

The Oregon Rail Heritage Center will provide a springtime train ride in vintage and open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland on National Train Day, Saturday, May 11.

Says publicity: Spring brings out the best in Oregon’s landscape and wildlife, offering an opportunity to glimpse of a bevy of deer.

Snacks and adult and kid-friendly beverages will be available for purchase, and there’ll be onboard activities for kids of all ages.

Rides will take place at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 3-12, and $18 for military and seniors. Children 2 and under ride free.

The 45-minute round-trip train rides pulled by the BNSF 3613 diesel locomotive will depart from the heritage center’s Enginehouse at 2250 S.E. Water Avenue in Portland.

In addition, the heritage center will have a steam locomotive displayed on the turntable and will offer demonstrations of a full rotation every hour beginning at 1 p.m..

For more, see the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation website, orhf.org .