News Blog
Our beautiful and mild spring is getting us itching to start the excursion season. The hillsides are greening up, birds have arrived early and it is looking like this will be an amazing season. Don’t delay in booking the ride of your choice – some rides sell out early! Dick Burch, our First Responder volunteer in charge of ensuring you have a safe and comfortable ride, spent his career managing emergencies for Federal government agencies. He provided some information about our rivers that might be of interest to many of you, concerning the Wild & Scenic Rivers on which we…
Read MoreMany of us enjoy having our dog along when traveling, but their presence can sometimes add a challenge to participating in activities that don’t permit pets. If you are traveling with a dog or cat and need a place to leave it in good hands while riding the train, here are two dog sitters who might fit your needs. Please contact them in advance to learn their policies. You will need the dog’s proof of vaccination. Blue Mountain K9s – A Pawsitive Approach to TrainingMichele Sandgren541-786-3956Her fee is just $20. Her facility is 3 miles out of Elgin. Countryside Kennels62616…
Read MoreWe have updated and printed the tabloid newspaper we hand out on the train and in the depot. It highlights the history of the Joseph Branch (now known as Wallowa Union Railroad), describes the equipment we use for the passenger train, provides a mile-by-mile guide to landmarks along the railroad and includes advertising for some of our important business partners. Take a look, learn more about the railroad and be sure to stop by and thank our partners for their support. When you do, you’ll find lots of fun activities, great food, and items to take home as a reminder…
Read MoreWow! Summer is flying by and we are having a great season. We only have three rides left until our late summer break. There are seats available for the rides on July 22, July 26, and August 2. Then we take a break through the rest of August and get going again September 2. So, if a ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train is on your bucket list for this summer, click on “Ride the Train” on the main menu, then “Trip Descriptions” on the drop-down, to see what is coming up. Then go to “Book Online” and follow…
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