On the grounds of WAPI are several other museums which also lease space on the property. Each year the WAPI holds the annual Steam-up, mentioned further on this page. The grounds are also open year round. Please visit the WAPI website for the most up to date information at: http://antiquepowerland.com!

WAPI Information
Museum Hours & Rules
Annual STEAM-UP

NOTE: The OERHS is not responsible for any errors or changes contained on this page. The Oregon Electric Railway Museum is a part of WAPI. However WAPI and the other museum hold their own event which we may or may not be a part of. For details and schedule of events please contact WAPI at 503-393-2424.

Western Antique Powerland Museum
3995 Brooklake Road NE
Brooks, OR 97303
(503) 393-2424

Western Antique power is an Oregon Corporation that has been organized by a group of people dedicated to the preservation of antique farm machinery and related items. Most of the machinery on the ground is owned by private individuals and is on loan to the museum and your cooperation in preserving these items is appreciated. All proceeds from the annual show go to the maintenance of the grounds, taxes, fees and show expenses. All persons working on the grounds are volunteers and receive no wages.

Western Antique Powerland is proud to have the members of the following museums and organizations on its property

Branch 15, Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association
Western Steam Fiends Association, Inc
Two Cylinder Club
Antique Implement Society
Brooks Historical Society (Brooks Depot)
Pacific Northwest Truck Museum
Portland Trail Chapter of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America
Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club
Willow Creek Railroad (miniature RR)
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
Oregon Motorcycle Association, Portland Trial Chapter
Northwest Blacksmith Association
Oregon Tractor Pullers
Oregon Fire Service Museum and Learning Center
Brooks Coach & Wheel Works

Museum Hours

The Museum grounds are open from 10am-6pm April 1- Oct 31 and from 10am-4pm Nov. 1 to March 31. Except for Steam-up days. A nominal fee is charge ($2 per person) to enter the grounds. Other museums on the ground may or may not be open and may require a separate admission fee.

The Truck Museum is open 10am - 4:30pm the first weekend in May to the last weekend in September.

There are other events the occur throughout the year at WAPI call for more details.

Please no alcohol or firearms, and dogs must be on a leash!

Great Oregon Steam-up

Each year WAPI hosts this huge Event. It is always held on the last weekend of July and the first weekend in August.

THE DATES FOR 2006 ARE:

Saturday July 29	Sunday July 30
Saturday August 6	Sunday August 6

See the WAPI Website for details

Events each year include:

A parade of the various equipment on the grounds including steam farm tractors, regular farm equipment, trucks, and antique cars. Most of the items in the parade date from the late 1800's to the early 1900's.
Demonstration of how a sawmill works
Threshing Demos
Tractor pulls (normally the first weekend only)
Kid Tractor Pulls
Flour Milling
Miniature train rides
Trolley Rides (Full size)
Flea Market
Food Vendors
Truck Displays
Many displays are shown from all the member organizations.

Important Info:

Where: Western Antique Powerland Museum. in Brooks Oregon, 1/4 mile west off of Exit 263 on I-5 (about 10 miles north of Salem)

When: Last Weekend of July, First Weekend of August from 8 am - 6 PM

Cost: Admission is $7.00 Adults, children 6-12 are free. Free parking is available. (Note: the admission does not include trolley or miniature train rides)

Other: Overnight parking is available for $5 per night plus admission; Limited Campsites are available at $10 per night plus admission (reservations are required by April 1st).

Phone: (503) 393-2424

Page last updated 07/29/06