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Oregon railroad wins very specific award for its holiday train ride
Oregon railroad wins very specific award for its holiday train ride
Oregon railroad wins very specific award for its holiday train ride

Published on: 06/11/2026

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The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024Families gather in the train station before boarding the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024Pajamas are encouraged on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A train conductor at the Hood River Railroad Polar Express looks out over the landscape near the close of the approximately one and a half hour train ride. December 5, 2024A train conductor at the Hood River Railroad Polar Express shows off his time piece to curious children before the start of the train ride. December 5, 2024Christmas trees and other holiday decorations light up the train station at Hood River Railroad. December 5, 2024A dusk ride is about to begin on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024Matthew Borisyuk, 4, of Independence, Oregon, shows excitement as a train conductor punches holes in his ticket on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024Many children arrive at the Hood River Railroad station wearing pajamas and carrying items relevant to the book, “The Polar Express.” December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024The train ride begins with ticket punches, which are played to dramatic effect by train employees on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A dusk ride is about to begin on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024Of the many activities arranged for the train ride, a train-wide reading of The Polar Express is a highlight. December 5, 2024The train ride begins with ticket punches, which are played to dramatic effect by train employees on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024A night on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express features, among other things, a “Coco Dance” followed by hot cocoa served to the passengers. December 5, 2024Many children arrive at the Hood River Railroad station wearing pajamas and carrying items relevant to the book, “The Polar Express.” December 5, 2024Of the many activities arranged for the train ride, a train-wide reading of The Polar Express is a highlight. December 5, 2024Of the many activities arranged for the train ride, a train-wide reading of The Polar Express is a highlight. December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024The Hood River Railroad Polar Express rounds a bend along its route. December 5, 2024A night on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024Theodore, left, and Charles Norval, shown here with their parents, have a great view of the North Pole during their ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. The Norvals are from Hillsboro. December 5, 2024A night on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express features, among other things, a “Coco Dance” followed by hot cocoa served to the passengers. December 5, 2024A visit with Santa is a highlight of the ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A visit with Santa is a highlight of the ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A visit with Santa is a highlight of the ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. Charles Norval, 2 1/2, of Hillsboro, is pictured with Santa. December 5, 2024A night on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A train conductor at the Hood River Railroad Polar Express looks out over the landscape near the close of the approximately one and a half hour train ride. December 5, 2024A visit with Santa is a highlight of the ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. December 5, 2024A visit with Santa is a highlight of the ride on the Hood River Railroad Polar Express. Charles Norval, 2 1/2, of Hillsboro, is pictured with Santa. December 5, 2024

Oregon’s holiday train rides are beloved, but one excursion is getting a little extra attention this offseason.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2026/06/oregon-railroad-wins-very-specific-award-for-its-holiday-train-ride.html

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