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Category Archives: Train News
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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2022 Schedule and Trip Descriptions Announced
We are excited to announce the 2022 season schedule and are looking forward to a fun and successful season for all! It has been an interesting two years and we know you are as anxious to get out and enjoy … 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
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
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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