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Category Archives: Events
Fall Season Ready to Roll
We have some fun themes this fall, ranging from Shakespeare to Bavarian to Bigfoot and local farm bounty! All trips feature beautiful autumn scenery and tasty lunches. Check out the descriptions and book your tickets right away. The Train Robbery … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpenfest, Bigfoot, Elgin Opera House, Elgin train, scenic train, Shakespeare
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Fall Season Highlights
Our spring and summer ends with a short ride along the Grande Ronde river Wednesday, July 27. There are seats available for this ride, so be sure to make your reservations by 3 p.m., Tuesday. For the past several years, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpenfest, Bigfoot, Eagle Cap Excursion Train, scenic train, train ride, train robbery
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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
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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A Train Ride For a Packed Family Schedule!
We know you are trying to pack a lot of family fun into a short vacation, and the kids want to do it all! That’s why we designed two shorter trips we hope will fit your busy schedule. Our mid-summer … Continue reading
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2016 Season Starts with Mother’s Day Brunch
If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day, you may find the answer in our scenic northeast corner of Oregon. Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, is opening day for the Eagle Cap Excursion Train’s 2016 season. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunch, Eagle Cap Excursion Train, Eagle cap train, Mother's Day, scenic, sightseeing
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Railroad History Train & Fall Depot Open House
Fall weather and shorter days are adding colorful highlights to the Grande Ronde and Wallowa River canyons, making a trip on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train even more scenic. This Saturday, learn about the history of the Joseph Branch and … Continue reading
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Unique Train Ride Includes Hatchery Tour
The Eagle Cap Excursion Train is offering an unusual train ride Saturday, August 29. The train operates on a remote stretch of track between Elgin and Wallowa, Oregon, in the state’s scenic northeast corner. As was typical when railroads were … Continue reading