Railroad speeders get a unique view of the scenic Oregon Coast on a holiday run | Oregon Field Guide

Once a year, enthusiasts drive vintage railroad speeder cars across the Oregon Coast Range and down the coast, getting to see gorgeous places few people see — all while delivering gifts to kids in need.

There are speeder runs across the Northwest, but this annual run is often cited as the most scenic. It goes across trestles and through tunnels, over bridges and sloughs, and past the Oregon Dunes.

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