Train in Sweet Home (Portland: city hall, house, rating)

[jewel1]

I see train tracks in Sweet Home. I found the name of the train line on the internet, but the company will not respond when I ask if and how often the train actually runs through town. Since I'm interested in finding a home there, do I need to find a house distant enough from the track, or is it an issue there at all?

[skinem]

Just a thought...call city hall and ask how often the train runs. Someone there will have a good idea.

It's a small town...someone there will help you.

[ditchlights]

Originally Posted by jewel1

I see train tracks in Sweet Home. I found the name of the train line on the internet, but the company will not respond when I ask if and how often the train actually runs through town. Since I'm interested in finding a home there, do I need to find a house distant enough from the track, or is it an issue there at all?

Don't quote me on this one, but I believe the line is owned by the Portland and Western. It might see 2-3 switch jobs operating on it a week. It is not a through line. The carrier will not answer a question like that as there is no set schedule attatched to it. It is simply there to serve the small industries in the area. If you are a movie buff, I believe it was along that stretch of track in which they filmed the railroad scenes for Stand By Me.