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Eric Valentine, a well known professional photographer from La Grande, will be our guest photography expert on the October 5 excursion. He will be on hand to offer tips for taking great photos, answer questions and inspire passengers to make exceptional photos of and from the train. With fall colors at their peak, this trip is a great one for taking photos of the gorgeous scenery surrounding the train. But it gets even better! The train will stop at the bridge at Rondowa, let the passengers off the train, then back up and do a drive-by, so you, the passengers,…
Read MoreThe Eagle Cap Excursion Train has a busy schedule under way through September and October, with plenty of opportunities for passengers to enjoy the beautiful and ever-changing fall colors along the route. Departing from the Elgin Depot Saturdays, September 14, 21, and 28, and October 5, 12, and 19, fall trips are our most popular. Some trips have guest experts on railroad history, photography or wildlife. The train travels beside the Grande Ronde River downstream to its confluence with the Wallowa River, then follows that Wild & Scenic river a few miles upstream. A brief stop at Vincent (Howard Creek) allows…
Read MoreSummer is almost over and families are looking for one last fun activity with which to build lasting memories. The Eagle Cap Excursion Train has a bonus planned for fans of Western history and trains during their August 31st train ride. The Gold Rush Bandits will rob the excursion train in a remote area near Elgin. The robbery takes place while the train is passing through a section along the Grande Ronde River. Passengers can expect lots of excitement and laughs as horseback-riding robbers stop the train and climb on board. The Bandits are a seasoned group of outlaws who are…
Read MoreElgin, Oregon__The Eagle Cap Excursion Train has announced their July 20 train ride will give a taste of the annual Swiss-Bavarian event known as Oregon’s Alpenfest. The cultural festival takes place at Wallowa Lake, Joseph and Enterprise, September 26-29. A Taste of Alpenfest train ride departs from the Elgin Depot July 20 at 10 a.m. Excursion Train planners are working with the organizers of Alpenfest to incorporate Alpenfest food, entertainment and ambiance into the July trip. Surrounded by high ridges and fragrant pine trees, the setting is ideal for thoughts of Heidi and her home in the Swiss Alps. Wear your…
Read MoreELGIN, OREGON__Rumor has it, the train robbers are at it again, planning a heist on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train during its next trip, Saturday, June 15; just in time for Father’s Day. A notorious gang of bandits associated with the Elgin Stampeders robs the train near Elgin about this time every year, leaving passengers in stitches and outlaws on the loose. The robbery takes place while the train is passing through a remote section of the Grande Ronde River. Passengers can expect lots of laughs as horseback-riding robbers stop the train and climb on board. Expertly performed by experienced…
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