Spring is upon us! The hills are green and wildflowers are starting to show their faces everywhere. That means it’s time to reserve your seats for the Eagle Cap Excursion Train’s traditional Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 11. Urban Vine Catering of Island City, is creating a delicious brunch for passengers, served during the four-hour…

Start planning your ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train! We are pleased to make the 2025 season schedule available for bookings online. Check out the schedule and trip descriptions in the dropdown menu under “Ride the Train”, then follow the leads to Book Online. Our volunteer crew and car hosts are looking forward to…

Wow! The 2024 season just flew by, and we are happy to report it was another amazing season! The board directors of the Friends of the Joseph Branch want to send a heartfelt “Thank you!” to all who made it possible: We were able to make a healthy contribution to the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority…

The 2024 season is off to a great start, with every ride at capacity. Now is the time to plan your train ride and book your seats online for July through October. Ride in comfort in one of our three air conditioned passenger cars. Choose from two cars with tables and chairs, or the coach…

Many 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…

We 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…

Wow! 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,…