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Plan now for the 2019 fall season
We enjoyed several great trips, beginning Mother’s Day and continuing through July, 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 world and across … 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 Gears Up for Fall
ELGIN, OREGON__After taking August off, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train is gearing up for a busy autumn. Kicking off the fall season Saturday, September 2, guest speaker Ginny Mammen will talk with passengers about the history of the Joseph Branch … Continue reading
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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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Celebrate 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 … Continue reading
The 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 … Continue reading
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Friends 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Elgin Depot, Elgin Oregon, Friends of the Joseph Branch
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We were very pleased to see this wonderful article by Annie Charnley Eveland, published by the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin September 25. It is always nice to hear from passengers about the train rides. We take pride in this operation and … Continue reading
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