Posts by janetd
Train Robbery Expected This Saturday!
Riders on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train, June 20, should hide their valuables and have their cameras ready, as the train winds its way along the Grande Ronde River in northeast Oregon. The Saturday before Father’s Day is a favorite for bandits to come out of the forest on horseback, flag down the train and…
Read MoreElgin Depot Open House
The Friends of the Joseph Branch invite you to an open house at the Elgin Depot, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour the train with an engineer. Tour the depot, stop in the gift shop and talk to our agent about this season’s schedule. Enjoy the historical photos and railroad artifacts. The depot…
Read MoreTrain Featured on Grant’s Getaways
The Eagle Cap Excursion Train was recently featured on Grant’s Getaways, a television show hosted by Grant McOmie and produced for Travel Oregon and KGW TV. We were very pleased to welcome Portland television host Grant McOmie on the train Saturday, September 27, to tape a segment for his television show, Grant’s Getaways. Grant’s wife, Chris, videographer Jeff Kastner and…
Read MoreFall Season Gets Under Way Saturday
Our fall season starts this Saturday, September 13, on what promises to be a beautiful autumn day. Passengers have the pleasure of being the first to ride the train since painting the exterior was completed over the last few days. The results of all of the efforts and contributions to the project are just amazing!…
Read MoreExcursion Train Gets New Paint!
During the recess between summer and fall seasons, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train will receive a long-awaited paint job. The stripes on the passenger cars, currently a dingy black, will be painted bright blue with yellow accents to match the engines and the silver will be freshened. Crisp Colors of La Grande is doing the masking…
Read MoreUnique Train Ride & Hatchery Tour!
Saturday, August 2, the attention turns to steelhead and fall Chinook, when a train ride from Minam delivers passengers to Lookingglass Creek for a guided tour of the Lookingglass Fish Hatchery. This train ride departs from Minam, taking passengers down the Wild & Scenic Wallowa River, an acclaimed steelhead fishing river, then up the Grande…
Read MoreExcursion Train Offers Two More Rides in July
There are two more choices for experiencing the Eagle Cap Excursion Train this month. On Saturday, July 19, an afternoon trip provides a taste of train travel and beautiful scenery, but leaves plenty of time to pack more adventure or relaxation into the day. Riders can board the train at Minam at 1:30 p.m. The…
Read MoreI Love America Train – July 5
ALERT! Here is a new announcement concerning this Saturday’s train: The I Love America Train runs this Saturday, July 5, and the Friends of the Joseph Branch think that is a great opportunity to say “Thank you!” So, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train is offering, for this trip only, United States veterans and active military…
Read MoreTrain Robbers Expected During Next Ride
June 27 – There is still time to get tickets for this trip. Call Alegre Travel today! A few seats may be available at boarding, as well. 800.323.7330 Train robbers will strike the Eagle Cap Excursion Train Saturday, June 28. Passengers are warned to leave their valuables at home but bring their camera and a…
Read MoreFamily Fun Day, June 14
After a very successful Mother’s Day Brunch, we are preparing for our next train ride on Saturday, June 14. Family Fun Day was created to appeal to families and younger passengers by offering a shorter train ride and lower fares. Tickets for this trip range from $20 to $50, depending on passenger age. Choose the…
Read More