Draft:Lewis & Clark Explorer

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The Lewis & Clark Explorer was a train line that ran between Portland, Oregon and Astoria, Oregon. The Lewis & Clark explorer began service in March 2003.^[1], and ran until October 2005^[2], when it ceased operation due to a lack of funding. The line was created in time for the Lewis & Clark bicentennial in 2004. Trains departed from the Linnton station in Portland at 7:30 a.m. and left Astoria the same evening at 4:30 p.m.^[3]

Operations

The Lewis & Clark Explorer used Budd Rail Diesel Cars and was operated by Portland & Western Railroad under contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation^[4]

References

^ Hauser, Susan G. (2003-05-25). "TRAVEL ADVISORY; By Rail, on the Trail Of Lewis and Clark". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
^ Tobias, Lori (June 3, 2005). "LEWIS & CLARK TRAIN SOUNDS LAST CALL THIS SUMMER FOR TRAVEL". oregonlive.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
^ "LCBO - Press Release - May 2003". www.lcbo.net. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
^ "LCBO - Lewis & Clark Explorer Train". www.lcbo.net. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[1] Hauser, Susan G. (2003-05-25). "TRAVEL ADVISORY; By Rail, on the Trail Of Lewis and Clark". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[2] Tobias, Lori (June 3, 2005). "LEWIS & CLARK TRAIN SOUNDS LAST CALL THIS SUMMER FOR TRAVEL". oregonlive.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[3] "LCBO - Press Release - May 2003". www.lcbo.net. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[4] "LCBO - Lewis & Clark Explorer Train". www.lcbo.net. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

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