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Non-Profit Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Joseph Branch held their required non-profit organization annual meeting Saturday, December 4, at the Elgin Depot. Attending members of the organization shared memories of the season and joined conversations on continuing a bright and successful future … Continue reading
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Eagle Cap Excursion Train Adds Rides to Fall Schedule
During a meeting of the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority Tuesday evening, members of the Friends of the Joseph Branch board of directors discussed recent track repairs and the status of the rest of the season. The lengthy conversation between the … Continue reading
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2021 Schedule News
Cab rides are new in 2020 season. Only one per scheduled train ride. Reservations are required. Continue reading
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Tagged 2021 Schedule, cab rides, engine rides, Oregon train, ride in the engine, scenic train rides, train in Elgin
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Excursion Train Canceled 2020 Season
ELGIN, OREGON__A message from the President of the Friends of the Joseph Branch: The Friends of the Joseph Branch Board of Directors watched the status of the COVID-19 virus pandemic closely and recently made the decision to not run the … Continue reading
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Backcountry 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 … Continue reading
We are planning the 2020 season!
We enjoyed many great trips in 2019, beginning Mother’s Day and continuing through October 19, including train robberies, a ride honoring Veterans, and the popular Bigfoot Train. Our volunteer car hosts and crew had fun meeting passengers from around the … Continue reading
Father’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! Continue reading
2019 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. Continue reading
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Tagged Bigfoot, dinner train, Mother's Day, scenic train rides, season schedule, Wine & Chocolates
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What 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 … Continue reading
Excursion 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan cheese, chocolates, Wine, Wine & Cheese, Wine & Chocolates
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