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What a great season! It’s hard to believe we only have two more train rides before our 2025 season comes to an end! All of the credit goes to our amazing passengers, volunteers, track crew and board members. We are sold out for the next two rides, with the exception of an engine ride on the Minam Bonus, October 25. We are still getting lots of inquiries, but if a ride doesn’t show up as having tickets available on the calendar within the online booking service, that means it is sold out. For both of these last trips, there is…
Read MoreThe excursion train’s spring/summer season ended with the ride July 19. We take the hottest weeks of summer off and are preparing for a very busy fall season. The fun starts with a train robbery by the High Country Outlaws, Saturday, August 30. The ride is selling fast, so don’t delay in booking your seats if you are hoping to be on that ride! After that, we will run every Saturday through September and October, plus one Wednesday. The last ride of the year is a Minam Bonus – our longest ride, going down the Grande Ronde River to Rondowa,…
Read MoreSpring is upon us! The hills are green and wildflowers are starting to show their faces everywhere. That means it’s time to reserve your seats for the Eagle Cap Excursion Train’s traditional Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 11. Urban Vine Catering of Island City, is creating a delicious brunch for passengers, served during the four-hour scenic trip. The ride departs from the Elgin Depot at 10 a.m. and follows the banks of the Grande Ronde River to Rondowa, where the river is joined by the Wallowa River. The train then reverses direction for the trip back to Elgin. There are…
Read MoreStart planning your ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train! We are pleased to make the 2025 season schedule available for bookings online. Check out the schedule and trip descriptions in the dropdown menu under “Ride the Train”, then follow the leads to Book Online. Our volunteer crew and car hosts are looking forward to serving you during another fun and successful season.
Read MoreWow! The 2024 season just flew by, and we are happy to report it was another amazing season! The board directors of the Friends of the Joseph Branch want to send a heartfelt “Thank you!” to all who made it possible: We were able to make a healthy contribution to the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority for maintenance of the track. Keep an eye on this website for news about the 2025 train schedule and consider giving a gift certificate for a ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train to the rail fan on your list!
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