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More information on this railway is found at: “Willamette Bridge Railway” on the Pacific Coast Narrow Gauge site, “Oregon Electric Railway” on the Oregon Encyclopedia site, among others.
Willamette Bridge Railway Co., Portland Oregon
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Willamette Bridge Railway, incorporated in 1887, was a narrow gauge rail system that connected east and west sides of Portland across the Steele Bridge built in 1888 over the Willamette River. It was the first electric line in Portland, initially operating horse-drawn streetcars .
Willamette Bridge Railway, incorporated in 1887, was a narrow gauge rail system that connected east and west sides of Portland across the Steele Bridge built in 1888 over the Willamette River. It was the first electric line in Portland, initially operating horse-drawn streetcars . More information on this railway is found at: "Willamette Bridge Railway" on the Pacific Coast Narrow Gauge site, "member login
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