The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

What The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad does

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit heritage railroad founded in 2003 and headquartered in Garibaldi, Oregon, operating interpreted excursion train rides along the Tillamook Coast. The organization runs approximately 30 miles of leased track within a ~48-mile right-of-way leased from the Port of Tillamook Bay (in effect through December 31, 2026), departing from depots in Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, and Wheeler. Its core technology consists of vintage and historic motive power — notably the 100-year-old McCloud River Railroad #25 steam locomotive and a fleet of vintage diesel locomotives — supplemented by the Kepner Memorial Collection of over a dozen preserved steam locomotives housed at OCSR shops in Garibaldi and Tillamook.

The product portfolio centers on scheduled excursions including the signature Oregon Coastal Excursion (Garibaldi-Rockaway Beach), Moonlight (21+ evening), Wheeler Limited (new 2026), Fall Splendor, Spring Splendor, Spring Break, Fourth of July Fireworks, and the Garibaldi Days Parade Shuttle. Add-on offerings include locomotive cab rides ($110-$477), caboose rentals ($408-$954), full passenger car and full train charters, school field trips, and photography/media charters. Wheelchair accessibility is in place at Garibaldi with grant-funded expansion to Rockaway Beach and Wheeler underway. The organization employs 1-10 staff and operates with heavy volunteer reliance for daily operations.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional ticket sales priced from $24 to $110 per person (with premium cab and caboose experiences up to $954), supplemented by season passes, gift cards, and tax-deductible donations processed via PayPal. Distribution runs through an embedded FareHarbor booking system on the company website, phone reservations, and on-site depot sales. Group bookings (20+ parties) receive a 10% discount, and the railroad actively markets photography charters, school field trips, and private event charters. In 2024 OCSR served 55,000+ riders, contributing an estimated $6 million in broader economic impact to Tillamook County through direct ridership and indirect spending at partner businesses in Wheeler, Garibaldi, and Rockaway Beach. Strategic partnerships include the Port of Tillamook Bay (infrastructure access), Salmonberry Trail Foundation (rail-with-trail collaboration), and local beverage and food suppliers (Pelican Brewing, Nehalem Bay Winery, Freight Beer, Twins Ranch Cafe) for the Moonlight Excursion.

Name

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Legal name

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Website

https://oregoncoastscenic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a 501(c)(3) non-profit heritage railroad operating scheduled steam and diesel excursion train rides along the Tillamook Coast from depots in Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, and Wheeler for general public tourists, groups, and private event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Railway Excursions

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (487110), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tourist/Scenic/Heritage Passenger Rail Operators (TLAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tourist/Heritage Regional Rail (Commuter-Adjacent) Services (THAIACAJ)

Headquarters

HQ city

Garibaldi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Excursion Train Tickets: Revenue from selling tickets for scheduled train excursions including Oregon Coastal Excursion, Moonlight Excursion, Wheeler Limited, Fall Splendor, Spring Splendor, and special events. Prices range from $24-$110 per person depending on excursion type and seating option.
2. Caboose and Car Charters: Private caboose rentals ($450 for regular excursions, varies for special events) and full passenger car charters for groups of 40-90 people, providing exclusive private car access.
3. Locomotive Cab Rides: Premium experiences riding in the cab with the engineer on steam or diesel locomotives. Diesel cab rides from $110-$265; Steam cab rides from $159-$477 depending on excursion.
4. Food and Beverage Service: Moonlight Excursion generates additional revenue through onboard alcoholic beverages (Pelican Brewing, Freight Beer, Nehalem Bay Winery) and food items from Twins Ranch Cafe, with ticket packages combining ride and refreshments.
5. Season Passes and Gift Cards: Season passes offering unlimited rides on selected excursions, 10% merchandise discount, and advanced notice of special events. Gift cards available for purchase.
6. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the railroad accepts tax-deductible donations via PayPal and other means to support operations and restoration projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad operates interpretive scenic train excursions along the Tillamook Coast on tracks leased from the Port of Tillamook Bay, using historic steam and vintage diesel locomotives. The organization sells scheduled public excursions, premium cab and caboose experiences, group and private charters, educational school programs, season passes, and gift cards, while preserving and displaying rare logging railroad equipment. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, it supplements ticket revenue with tax-deductible donations to support restoration and operations.

Product overview

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit heritage railroad offering interpreted train rides along the Tillamook Coast. The core product portfolio consists of scheduled excursion train rides featuring historic steam and vintage diesel locomotives, including the Oregon Coastal Excursion, seasonal excursions (Spring Splendor, Fall Splendor, Spring Break), special events (Moonlight Excursion, Fourth of July Fireworks, Wheeler Limited Excursion, Garibaldi Days Shuttle), and charter options (caboose rental, passenger car charter, full train charter, photography charters). Additional offerings include locomotive cab rides, school educational programs, season passes, and gift cards. The railroad also maintains the Kepner Memorial Collection of historic steam locomotives for preservation and public display.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oregon Coastal Excursion – Rockaway Beach & Garibaldi

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ riders served in 2024 with estimated $6 million economic impact to Tillamook County
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port of Tillamook Bay (POTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCSR operates excursion trains under a legally binding lease with POTB, who owns the railroad right-of-way. The lease covers approximately 48 miles of track from Milepost 859.13 to Milepost 810.5 (Enright), with about 30 miles in the segment north of Rockaway depot. Agreement is in effect through December 31, 2026.
• Salmonberry Trail FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCSR is working closely with the non-profit Salmonberry Trail Foundation on a demonstration segment of rail-with-trail in Wheeler, where the railroad provides help with spreading gravel and vegetation control. OCSR is a strong proponent of rail-with-trail model and has offered engineering ideas for safe co-location within the right-of-way.
• Pelican BrewingminorOthersFeatured craft beer provider aboard the Moonlight Excursion, with local beers served on board the 21+ evening train ride.
• Nehalem Bay WineryminorOthersLocal wine provider featured aboard the Moonlight Excursion, with wines available through drink tickets and onboard sales.
• Twins Ranch CafeminorOthersFood provider for the Moonlight Excursion, located across the street from the railroad in Garibaldi. Offers meal options including charcuterie trays, salads, and sandwiches for pre-order and onboard purchase.
• FareHarborcoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking and reservation platform embedded in OCSR website, enabling online ticket sales, calendar management, season passes, and gift card purchases. Handles payment processing for all online transactions.
• Freight BeerminorOthersLocal craft beer brand featured aboard the Moonlight Excursion alongside Pelican Brewing.
• Garibaldi Maritime MuseumminorOthersPartner museum displayed in OCSR link gallery; mutual promotion of Tillamook Coast attractions.
• Portside BistrominorOthersLocal restaurant displayed in OCSR link gallery; mutual promotion of Garibaldi dining options.
• Blue Heron Cheese FactoryminorOthersLocal attraction displayed in OCSR link gallery; mutual promotion of Tillamook County food attractions.
• Beach BakeshopminorOthersLocal bakery displayed in OCSR link gallery; mutual promotion of Garibaldi dining options.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skunk Train (California Western Railroad): California heritage railroad running excursion trains through redwood forests using vintage diesel and steam locomotives. Comparable business model centered on scenic tourist rail experiences with event-driven programming.
• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Colorado/New Mexico heritage steam railroad running scenic narrow-gauge excursions. Closely comparable in vintage steam operations, excursion-only business model, and preservation-oriented nonprofit-like structure.
• Mount Hood Railroad: Oregon-based heritage excursion railroad offering scenic train rides with similar diesel/steam motive power, charter options, and seasonal event programming. Closest geographic and operational peer to OCSR.
• Cass Scenic Railroad: West Virginia heritage railroad operating vintage geared steam locomotives on a former logging line. Highly comparable in preserving logging-era equipment and offering scenic excursion rides with heritage narrative.
• Georgetown Loop Railroad: Colorado heritage narrow-gauge railroad offering scenic excursions with vintage steam power. Comparable in excursion-only operations, seasonal programming, and premium ride add-ons.
• Virginia & Truckee Railroad: Nevada heritage railroad operating vintage equipment for tourist excursions. Comparable in small-scale heritage steam/diesel operations and event-driven charter revenue.
• White Pass & Yukon Route: Alaska-based scenic heritage railroad operating vintage diesel and steam locomotives on a tourist excursion route. Comparable in offering premium excursion products and rail-tourism customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: Large, well-established heritage steam railroad operating full-day scenic excursions with premium seating and charters. Comparable excursion product and customer experience, at materially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad: California heritage railroad running vintage steam trains through redwood forest with event-driven programming. Comparable in excursion-only model and tourism customer base.
• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Tennessee heritage railroad museum operating scheduled excursion trains and themed event rides. Comparable in non-profit/museum structure, vintage equipment operations, and educational programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonCoastScenicRR
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregoncoast_scenicrailroad/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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