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Fall Season Highlights
Our spring and summer ends with a short ride along the Grande Ronde river Wednesday, July 27. There are seats available for this ride, so be sure to make your reservations by 3 p.m., Tuesday. For the past several years, we have taken the month of August off the schedule for the train. This allows…
Read More2022 Schedule and Trip Descriptions Announced
We are excited to announce the 2022 season schedule and are looking forward to a fun and successful season for all! It has been an interesting two years and we know you are as anxious to get out and enjoy travel and recreation as the rest of us. Come ride the train! To view the…
Read MoreBackcountry Howard Creek Bridge Gets Repairs
We had such high hopes for a busy and successful 2020 season! But COVID-19 stepped in and everything changed. To protect the health of our volunteers, crew and passengers, we decided not to run the train at all. The Friends of the Joseph Branch board of directors was determined to make the best of the…
Read MoreFather’s Day is Coming! What do you have planned?
Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, the Gold Rush Bandits will saddle their horses and dress in their Western best, ready for to rob the train!
Read More2019 Train Rides Announced
We are thrilled to announce our exciting 2019 season! The schedule is full of fun opportunities to enjoy a train ride along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers of Northeast Oregon on the historic “Joseph Branch” railroad.
Read MoreWhat are your doing for Father’s Day?
Here are the descriptions of this weekend’s rides. Don’t delay – get your tickets before it is too late! Saturday, June 16 / Spring Train Robbery There are bandits out there in the hills, and they are looking for an excuse to flag down the train and climb on board. It’s hard to tell who is…
Read MoreExcursion Train to Feature Wineries and Other Artisan Producers
The 2017 season of the Eagle Cap Excursion Train launched Sunday, May 14, with the annual Mother’s Day Brunch. Now we settle in for an active season that includes sixteen trips. Ed Spaulding, volunteer engineer and President of the Friends of the Joseph Branch, the non-profit organization that manages the excursion train, expects a busy…
Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train
Sunday, May 14, is Mother’s Day, and the traditional opening day for the Eagle Cap Excursion Train’s 2017 season. The Mother’s Day Brunch is always a popular trip, as passengers find it a great way to celebrate the holiday while enjoying the beautiful spring scenery along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. The Mother’s Day…
Read MoreThe 2017 Schedule
The Eagle Cap Excursion Train thanks everyone who helped make the 2016 season a great success! During the off-season, we put together the schedule and trip descriptions for 2017, maintained equipment and made improvements. We announced the 2017 schedule in January and look forward to serving our passengers. Take a look at the fun trips…
Read MoreFriends of the Joseph Branch Plan Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Joseph Branch, the non-profit organization that operates the excursion train business, upgrades the cars and manages the depot, takes place in the fall, at the Elgin Depot. Details of the meeting are announced here. It generally begins at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The…
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