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Fall 2024
In This Issue
Carlines to the Columbia – Richard Thompson ….………..…………1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………………...…… 2
Willamette Shore Trolley Sets Records – Richard Thompson. 11
Battery Car 514 Will Make a Soft Opening – Rowe/Harold …. 13
Notes from the Carbarn – Pete Manuele ……..……….…....….... 15
Notes from the Shop – Pete Manuele …………………….…...….... 16
A Powerland Halloween – Mark Kavanagh ………..…..…...….... 17
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Summer 2024
In This Issue
The Mystery of “Old Number 3” – Richard Thompson …………1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………..…...…… 2
Training on a Type 1 LRV – Mark Kavanagh ……...…......….. 16
Willamette Shore Upgraded – Dave Rowe ………..........……. 17
Ticket Office & Gift Store Facelift – John Nagy ……….…….... 19
New Merch in Our Gift Shop – Suzi Jones ……………….…….... 19
Interpretive Exhibit Work Begins – Suzi Jones ….…..…….... 19
Hopmere Station Pathway – Gene Fabryka/John Nagy …... 20
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Spring 2024
In This Issue
OE Substations & Depots Had Good Bones–Mark Kavanagh..1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……..................…… 2
An Ice Storm Accident on WST – Dave Rowe ………..……..….. 15
Museum Orientation Day – Mark Kavanagh …….……......……. 16
TriMet Opens New Max Station – Mark Kavanagh ………….... 16
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Winter 2024
In This Issue
Transit Was Portland’s Pride in 1894 – Oregonian ………..……1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………..…...…… 2 Trolley Cars Spread into the Country – Richard Thompson.. 7 From the Carbarn – Pete Manuele ……………......…………….…. 11 From the Shop – Pete Manuele ……………….………………….…. 12 Battery Car 514 Emerges – Dave Rowe ………………………... 13
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Fall 2023
In This Issue
The Modern Tempe Streetcar – Mark Kavanagh ……...…….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………..…...…… 2
A Bit of Arizona Trolley History – Mark Kavanagh …......….. 4
From the Carbarn – Pete Manuele………......……………….….…. 7
Steam-Up Was a Huge Success – Mark Kavanagh…….……... 9
Powerland Halloween is Coming Up – Joe Tracy ……………... 10
Overhead Wire Work Continues – Greg Bonn ………………… 10
Review: The Blackpool Standards – Richard Thompson ….. 11
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Summer 2023
In This Issue
Portland’s First “Standard” Streetcars – Richard Thompson..1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ………………..…...…… 2
Two Days to Separate 1271 for Transport – Greg Bonn …. 10
Museum Operations Update – Mark Kavanagh ….……..….…. 13
ERA Portland Convention – Mark Kavanagh …………….….…... 14
Father’s Day Promotion – Mark Kavanagh ….…………...……... 14
WST Begins 2023 Season – David Rowe …………………….....… 14
VT 514 Software Installed – Kevin Reilly ……...………...….…... 15
From the Carbarn – Pete Manuele …………….……………....……... 15
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Spring 2023
In This Issue
Kootenays Streetcar – Mark Kavanagh ………………….….…….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society …………………...…… 2
Notes from the Shop – Pete Manuele ………………..….........….. 7
Winter Activities in the Gift Shop – Greg Bonn & Suzi Jones. 8
Battery Car Nearing Completion – Dave Rowe ……………….... 9
Sorting and Filing in the Museum Library – Greg Bonn …... 10
Ask Not What the Trolley Can Do ......... – Mark Kavanagh 10
Help Needed at Oregon Ag Fest – Gene Fabryka …………... 11
2023 Schedule of Events – Mark Kavanagh ……….………….... 11
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Winter 2023
In This Issue
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow – Richard Thompson …1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ….…………..…...…… 2
Willamette Wizards Academy Wrap-Up – Mark Kavanagh . 11
Work at the Museum – Greg Bonn ………….…….....……..….…. 13
Get a Tax Credit Instead of a Tax Deduction – John Nagy .14
Qualified Charity Deductions – Gene Fabryka ………..……... 14
We're Committed to Project-Specific
Donations–John Nagy.15
Battery Project Milestone – Dave Rowe …….…………...……... 15
Review: San Diego Trolleys – Richard Thompson …….……... 16
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Fall 2022
In This Issue
The Great Streetcar “Tie Up” of 1906 – Richard Thompson .1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society . ……………..…...…… 2
Museum Gets Rail Donation – John Nagy ..….....….…………... 13
Museum Track Improvements – John Nagy ….....……..….…. 14
Vintage Trolley/Battery Project Progress – David Rowe .… 15
Book Review: San Francisco’s F-Line – Richard Thompson. 16
Donation Request Form ……………...……………………………..……. 17
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Summer 2022
In This Issue
Boise Streetcar & Interurban History – Mark Kavanagh ….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………..…...…… 2
Boise Streetcar Remnants – Mark Kavanagh .....….…………... 7
Gift Shop Updates: Hopmere & WSL – Suzi Jones …..….…. 10
Clearing Brush Along the Line – Gene Fabryka …………….… 13
Calling All Volunteers! – Mark Kavanagh …………….………….. 13
Book Review: Rails in the Road – Richard Thompson …... 14
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Spring 2022
In This Issue
Bill Binns, 1925-2022 – Richard Thompson ………………………..…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society ……………………..……2
The Long Career of OE No. 65 – Dan Haneckow ……..……....5
Linemen Were Unsung Heroes – Janice Becker ……......……..6
Resuming Operation After Covid – John Nagy ….....…………….8
Hollywood’s Trains & Trolleys – Richard Thompson …………..9
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Winter 2022
In This Issue
Streetcars & Interurbans of Walla Walla – Mark Kavanagh 1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society........................... 2
Remembering Robert Franklin – John Nagy...... ...................9
Trolley 514 Project Update – David Rowe ..........................10
Our Ceaseless Director Retires – Richard Thompson ..........11
Book Review: Seattle’s Streetcar Era – Richard Thompson 12
Book Review: St. Johns Streetcars – Wayne Jones .,,,,,,,,,,12
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Fall 2021
In This Issue
The Last Streetcar Down the Hill – John Hudson ………………1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society……………………………2
A Tribute to 506 – Portland Commerce Magazine……...……..6
This is What Started it All – Bill Hayes…....…………………….…..7
Old 506 Finds New Life – Oregon Journal …………………….…..8
Trolley 506 Today – Mark Kavanagh…....….…………………..…..8
506 Artifacts on Display – Richard Thompson……………….…..9
Museum Readied for Halloween Event – John Nagy………..10
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Summer 2021
In This Issue
The Lewiston-Clarkston Transit Comp...– Mark Kavanagh .. 1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News ................ 2 Powerland Projects Resume – John Nagy ........................... 7 Willamette Shore Trolley Reopens – David Harold ............... 9 Book Review – Richard Thompson ...................................... 9 Trolley 514 Progress – Dave Rowe ................................... 10
Donation Request ........................................................... 11
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Spring 2021
In This Issue
PWhat Else is in that Historic Photograph? – John Nagy ……1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………2
Pandemic Pursuits – Richard Thompson …………………………….5
Powerland is for the Birds – Gene Fabryka ……………….………..7
Vintage Trolley Motors Have Arrived – Dave Rowe ……...……..7
Donation Request ……………..……………………………………......….……8
Lisbon Tram Model …...…….…….…………………………………..……....9 |
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Winter 2021
In This Issue
Piedmont – North Portland’s Carbarn – Richard Thompson... 1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News.................. 2 First Holiday Sparkle Event a Success – John Nagy…………. . 7 Willamette Shore Update – Dave Rowe .............................. 9 Work at the Museum – Greg Bonn .................................... 11 Grants Report – Gene Fabryka ......................................... 13 Annual Meeting – Mark Kavanagh ................................... 13 Donation Request ........................................................... 14
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Fall 2020
In This Issue
The Last Word in Streetcars – Richard Thompson ….……….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………2
Willamette Shore Trolley Update – Dave Rowe …………..……...9
Setting Poles for Overhead Wire – John Nagy…................10
Work at the Museum………………………………………....……………..11
Yard Rebuild – Track work – John Nagy ………...………..………12
Annual Meeting – Mark Kavanagh………………….………..……….14
Donation Request ……………..…………………………………..…..……15
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Spring 2020
In This Issue
Portuguese Trams – Richard Thompson ……..…..……………...…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News……………..…2
Willamette Shore Trolley Update – Dave Rowe ………………....12
Donation Request ……………..…………………………………..………..…14
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Summer 2019
In This Issue
Steam Up 2019 – Mark Moore …………….………..…………………….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News……………………2
Willamette Shore Trolley Update – Dave Rowe …………………...3
Deconstructing 1058 – Gene Fabryka…………………….…………….4 Japan Railway Museums – Part 2 Mark Kavanagh……...……….6 Donation Request ……………..…………………………………..……….....…9
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Spring 2019
In This Issue
Sunnyside Streetcars - Richard Thompson ……………………….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………2
Portland’s Trolley Guy – Richard Thompson……………………....5
Willamette Shore Trolley Progress – Dave Rowe……………….4
Museum Director’s Report for Winter – Greg Bonn..............8
John Ballentine - Biographical Sketch ………………………………….9
Powerland 2019 Calendar of Events…………………………..……10
Donation Request ……………..…………………………………...…………11
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Winter 2018
In This Issue
Update on Brussels Challenge - John Nagy…………………….…1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………2
Willamette Shore Trolley Battery Power – Dave Rowe........3
2018 Annual Meeting- Election Results – Mark Kavanagh..4
OERM Onsite Caretaker - John Nagy…...............................5
2018 Hops & Vines - John, Mark & Mark ................ ………….6
Wish list – John Nagy………………………………………………..…………7
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Fall 2018
In This Issue
Brussels Trams Grant Update - John Nagy……………………...………1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………..……. 2
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ew Members…………………………………………………………........……2
WST gets a second generator – Dave Rowe..…………………...…3
New openings at OERHS – John Nagy……………………………….…4
Japan Railway Museums – Mark Kavanagh……………………..…..5
Donation Request…………………….......................................…...9
Annual Banquet – Mark Kavanagh……………………………..………..10
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Summer 2018
In This Issue
Challenge Grant for Brussels Trams - John Nagy……………………1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News………………. 2
New Members………..............…………………………………………………2
The Classic Streetcars of New Orleans – Wayne Jones..…....3
Save the Date –Annual Meeting………………………………………….…9
Donation Request……………...........................................…...10
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Spring 2018
In This Issue
The Trolleys that Built Portland - Richard Thompson…………… 1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News……..…..……. 2
Updates to the Point of Sale System - Bryan White……..……10
Museum Director’s Report – Greg Bonn..............................10
Willamette Shore Trolley Update - Dave Rowe………...………12
Donation Request………...............................................…...14
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Fall 2017
In This Issue
Great Oregon Solar Eclipse Campout Gene Fabryka & John Nagy
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News………...…. 2
The Return of Blackpool #48 Mark Kavanagh …….………………4
Museum Report, Fall 2017 Kenneth Peters...………………………7
WST News Jan Zweerts……………………………..……………………….7
Willamette Shore Trolley Update David Harold……………….….7
Returning Brussels # 34 Greg Bonn……………………………………8 Donation Request……………………………………………………...…...10
2017 Annual Meeting and Banquet…………………..……….…..11 |
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Summer 2017
In This Issue
Great Oregon Solar Eclipse Campout Gene Fabryka ….......... 1
Volunteering At the Museum John Nagy………...……………………..1 Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………..……. 2 Save the Dates…………………......…………………………………..…………4 Museum Report, Spring 2017 Greg Bonn…..……..…………………5 Track st the Nuseum Gets a Lift Greg Bonn…………...……………..5 WST News Jan Zweerts……………………………..………....……………….7 Willamette Shore Trolley Happenings David Harold……………..7 WST Progress Dave Rowe………………………………………….....………8
A Day in Crich Mark Kavanagh…………………………………...………….9 Brooks Operations Ken Peters……………………….…………………...10
Donation Request………………………………………………...……...…...10
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Spring 2017
In This Issue
Oregon Electric #21 has Arrived …….....................….…………. 1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News…………………. 2 Save the Dates……………………………………………………..….....………4 What’s New in the Gift Shop Carolyn Vernon………….....……….4 WST News Jan Zweerts……………………………..………………..……….5
Donations and Bequests Making a Difference………….…………5 PCC’s in Kenosha Mark Kavanagh…………….…………….………..….6 OERHS Member Kevin Reilly……………………………………..……….....8 Donation Request……………………………………………………....……...10
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Winter 2017
In This Issue
The Milan Car has Arrived John Nagy……………………................ 1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News………….……. 2
Pictures of the delivery of the Milan Car……………..………………3
Museum Director’s Report Fall/Winter 2016 Greg Bonn……….5
Restoration and Maintenance of WST Dave Rowe……………….6
WST Operations David Harold…………………………………………..….6
Seattle Transit Updates Roy Bonn…………………………………….....7
OE #21 Project Update John Nagy………………………………………8
Donation Request………………………………………………...………….....9
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Fall 2016
In this issue:
Bring Home Locomotive #21 - John Nagy, Don Evans..........1
Oregon Railway Historical Society News..............................2
Powerland Operations - Kenneth Peters.............................2
Thanks to Recent Donors .................................................4
Museum Director’s Report - Greg Bonn...............................5
MAX Light Rail Destination Sign Conversion - Steve Morgan .6
Restoration & Maintenance WST - Dave Rowe.....................8
OERHS Annual Meeting & Banquet.....................................8
Dallas, Transit Mecca of Texas, Part 3 - Mark Kavanagh.......9
OERHS Wish List and Project Donations - John Nagy..........12 |
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Summer 2016
Portland Streetcars - Louis Bowerman.............................1
Oregon Railway Historical Society News...........................2
Selling Tickets and Gift Shop - David Harold.....................2
New Members and New Motormen .................................2
Landscaping and Parking Improvements - David Harold.....5
Tri-Met’s New Advertising Graphics - Louis Bowerman......4
Position Changes at WST - John Nagy............................5
Training and Operations News - Jan Zweerts.................5
New OERHS Website - Mark Kavanagh...........................5
Restoration & Maintenance - Dave Rowe.......................6
Civil War Comes to Powerland - John Nagy...................7
Spring Work at the Museum - Greg Bonn....................8
Dallas, Transit Mecca of Texas, Part 2 - Mark Kavanagh...9
OERHS Wish List and Project Donations - John Nagy......9 |
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Winter 2016
Slabtown Streetcars - Richard Thompson........................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News..............2
Info for New Members - John Nagy.................................2
Winter Work at the Museum - Greg Bonn.......................4
600% Growth in Two Years - John Nagy.........................6
Pacific Northwest Transit Update - Roy Bonn..................8
OERHS Receives Donations of Furnishings - John Nagy..8
Dallas, Transit Mecca of Texas - Mark Kavanagh.............9
Recent Books on Transit................................................14
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Fall 2015
Bringing Belgium to Brooks - John Nagy...........................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News...............2
Annual Meeting and Banquet - John Nagy........................2
New MAX Orange Line to Milwaukie - Lou Bowerman........6
A Transit Fan Field Trip - Wayne Jones..............................8
Willamette Shore Trolley Updates - Dave Rowe...............10
Pacific Northwest Transit Update - Roy Bonn...................10
Spotlight on Members: John Nagy...................................11 |
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Winter 2015
A New Streetcar Era - Roy Bonn........................................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News................2
Milan Car Update - John Nagy...........................................2
Streetcars in Tucson, Arizona - Mark Kavanagh................5
Bill Binns’ 90th Birthday ...................................................7
Museum Directors Report - Greg Bonn..............................8
Portland & Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn..................9
MAX Orange Line - Lou Bowerman..................................10
Spotlight on Members: Jack Norton................................11 |
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Spring 2014
Trolleys Through the Timber - Richard Thompson..............1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News................2
Interpretative Center Update Greg Bonn..........................2
Red Trolleys in the Sun Mark Kavanagh............................5
MAX Yellow Line Lou Bowerman .......................................6
Seattle Transit Update Roy Bonn......................................7
Tucson Sun Link Update Roy Bonn....................................9
DC Streetcar Update Roy Bonn........................................10
Pacific Northwest Transit Update Roy Bonn.....................10
Spotlight on Members: Hal Rosene .................................11 |
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Winter 2014
Portland-Milwaukie MAX - Lou Bowerman.........................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News...............2
Interpretative Center Update Greg Bonn.........................2
Winter Work at the Museum Greg Bonn...........................5
Sun Link Streetcar Roy Bonn............................................6
DC Streetcar Roy Bonn.....................................................7
WES rail fan trip Roy Bonn................................................9
United Streetcar Roy Bonn.............................................10
Pacific Northwest Transit Update Roy Bonn....................10
Spotlight on Members: Dave Rowe.................................11
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Fall 2013
TriMet Moving Vintage Trolleys to St. Louis.......................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News................2
New archived newsletters from 1989 - Richard Thompson..2
2013 OERHS Annual Meeting and Banquet........................3
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn............................4
Portland & Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn....................6
Update on Milan Car Acquisition - John Nagy.....................7
Dresden Rail Transportation - Mark Kavanagh...................8
Spotlight on Members: Gage Geist...................................11
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Summer 2013
Portland’s First Streetcars - Richard Thompson.................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News...............2
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn...........................2
Dresden Traction - Mark Kavanagh
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Tampa’s Streetcar System - Wayne Jones .......................8
A rail fan trip in Portland - Roy Bonn ...............................10
Spotlight on Members:
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Spring 2013
Willamette Shore Trolley - Back on Track..........................1
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn..........................2
Vintage Trolley History - Richard Thompson.....................3
Pacific NW Transit Update - Roy Bonn..............................8
Spotlight on Members: Charlie Philpot ...........................11
Setting New Poles - Greg Bonn.......................................12
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Winter 2013
The Oregon Electric Railway-Part 4 - Roy Bonn.................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News...............2
WST #514 back on the rails.............................................2
Tom Swift & His Electric Locomotive - Richard Thompson..4
Portland & Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn..................6
Dresden Traction - Mark Kavanagh...................................7
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn.........................10
Spotlight on Members: Rod Cox .....................................11
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Fall 2012
The Oregon Electric Railway-Part 3 - Roy Bonn..................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News................2
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn...........................2
New Compressed Air System in the Shop - Greg Bonn......4
Crewless Trains across Sandy River - Richard Thompson..5
Prague Traction - Mark Kavanagh......................................8
Portland & Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn.................10
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Summer 2012
The Oregon Electric Railway-Part 2 - Roy Bonn.................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News...............2
New Portland Streetcar Exhibit.........................................4
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn..........................5
United Streetcar...............................................................6
Portland Transit Update...................................................7
Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn...................................9
Annual Meeting & Banquet.............................................10
Spotlight on Members: Mark Kavanagh..........................11
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Spring 2012
Portland's MAX moves forward - Lou Bowerman..............1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News.............2
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn.........................4
Portland Transit Update - Roy Bonn................................5
Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn..................................6
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Winter 2012
The Oregon Electric Railway - Roy Bonn.........................1
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society News............2
Interpretive Center Update - Greg Bonn........................2
Portland Transit Update - Roy Bonn...............................5
Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn.................................7
Spotlight on Members: Mike Parker.................................9
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Fall 2010
New Trails Recall Earlier Rails - Lou Bowerman.....1
Murdoc Grant Helps Interpretative Center...........2
WST Update.........................................................2
Annual Meeting....................................................4
Portland Streetcar Lines - Richard Thompson.......4
Portland Transit Update - Roy Bonn.....................5
Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn.......................7
Spotlight on Members - Lou Bowerman................8
OPB Show: Streetcar City....................................9
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Summer 2010
A Portland Rail Excursion - Roy Bonn....................1
New Interpretative Center Progress....................5
Steam Up 2010 - Antique Powerland...................7
Spotlight on Members - Bill Binns.........................8
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Spring 2010
MAX Green Line Opens - Lou Bowerman..............1
New Type-4 Cars.................................................2
A Peek into Portland's Past - Greg Bonn..............6
New Interpretative Center Progress...................7
Portland Transit Update - Roy Bonn....................8
Spotlight on Members - Roy Bonn......................10
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Trolley Coaches in Portland - Roy Bonn...............1
Annual Meeting...................................................2
Seattle Trolley Buses - Steve Morgan..................4
Seattle Transit Update - Roy Bonn......................6
Changes for The Transfer...................................7
Museum Shop Advances - Greg Bonn..................8
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