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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. It is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a delicious brunch while viewing the beautiful spring scenery along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. The many shades of green and colorful wild flowers in May make it an especially scenic time of year in the canyons. The Mother’s Day trip features brunch, prepared by Chuckwagon Sisters Catering and served on the…
Read MoreWe are busy planning our 2016 season! See the schedule and trip descriptions under Ride the Train on the main menu. You can book online or talk to an agent by contacting Alegre Travel, train@alegretravel.com or 800.323.7330. Our engines were repainted in 2016, so the exterior of the whole train has been painted over the last year. We thank volunteer engineer and board member David Arnold for all of his hard work coordinating and accomplishing these improvements! This photo was taken by our board president and volunteer engineer Ed Spaulding.
Read MoreFall 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 railroads across the region through exhibits in the depot and on the train from guest historians Harlan and Becci Scott. Trains and railroads played a large role in the settlement of the west and its growth during the twentieth century. When the Joseph Branch opened in 1908, an important connection was made between the main rail line that passed through…
Read MoreThe 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 constructed early in the twentieth century, the track follows the shores of two rivers, the Grande Ronde and the Wallowa, and crosses tributaries along the way. Both of these rivers are known as outstanding fisheries, particularly for steelhead and Chinook. Lookingglass Creek joins the Grande Ronde several miles downstream from the town of Elgin and a few upstream from the…
Read MoreDue to the high risk of fire in our forests and range land and corresponding fire restrictions put in place by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Eagle Cap Excursion Train has cancelled its August 15 train ride. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes our passengers. Unfortunately, the conditions and weather are beyond our control. With the hot weather and extremely dry conditions, the risk is too high for Wallowa Union Railroad. The cost of putting out a fire caused by the train would prohibitive, not to mention the environmental devastation. Agents at Alegre Travel are…
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