Gavin gets a guided tour.

The Gold Rush Bandits make a habit of robbing trains in northeast Oregon.

Guided tours are available for kids.

Max gets ready to spot the train.

The bright blue stripe and fresh silver look great!

Elgin High School students created these steel panes dividing one table car.

Elgin Depot boarding side

Robbers escape with outlaw.

Photo by car host Joe Kresse

Rondowa - the confluence of the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers.

Welcome aboard!

A train ride puts a smile on passengers of all ages.

Ken and Shirley are among the couples working as car hosts. They also serve on the board of directors and assist with many aspects of train and depot operations.

Winding beside the Grande Ronde River.