Astoria Riverfront Trolley

The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is a quintessential heritage railroad that preserves the industrial and transit soul of Oregon’s oldest city. Operating the historic “Old 300,” a beautifully restored 1913 streetcar originally built for San Antonio, the trolley runs along three miles of former Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway freight tracks. This line is classified as a heritage railroad because it maintains a “living” connection to Astoria’s past, utilizing the same rails that once moved canned salmon and timber during the city’s commercial peak. Managed by a dedicated non-profit volunteer association, the excursion offers a narrated journey along the scenic Columbia River, crossing historic wooden trestles and passing through the heart of the downtown historic district. By keeping these tracks active and providing educational tours, the trolley serves as a mobile museum, protecting the legacy of rail transport in the Pacific Northwest for just a one-dollar fare.