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The 2024 season is off to a great start, with every ride at capacity. Now is the time to plan your train ride and book your seats online for July through October. Ride in comfort in one of our three air conditioned passenger cars. Choose from two cars with tables and chairs, or the coach seating in the center car. After the safety speech by Conductor Max, you may explore the train, moving throughout the passenger cars, taking photos from the vestibules, or enjoying the fresh air and viewing from the baggage car. Our trained volunteer car hosts will answer…
Read MoreOur beautiful and mild spring is getting us itching to start the excursion season. The hillsides are greening up, birds have arrived early and it is looking like this will be an amazing season. Don’t delay in booking the ride of your choice – some rides sell out early! Dick Burch, our First Responder volunteer in charge of ensuring you have a safe and comfortable ride, spent his career managing emergencies for Federal government agencies. He provided some information about our rivers that might be of interest to many of you, concerning the Wild & Scenic Rivers on which we…
Read MoreMany of us enjoy having our dog along when traveling, but their presence can sometimes add a challenge to participating in activities that don’t permit pets. If you are traveling with a dog or cat and need a place to leave it in good hands while riding the train, here are two dog sitters who might fit your needs. Please contact them in advance to learn their policies. You will need the dog’s proof of vaccination. Blue Mountain K9s – A Pawsitive Approach to TrainingMichele Sandgren541-786-3956Her fee is just $20. Her facility is 3 miles out of Elgin. Countryside Kennels62616…
Read MoreDuring 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 and fine work at a discounted rate. Volunteers with the Friends of the Joseph Branch will assist with prepping and painting the silver portions of the cars. In addition, Mike Hillecke will acid wash the cars and engines. The project is being coordinated by the…
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