Due 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…

People looking for a pleasant way to spend a summer evening will want to know about Dinner & Music on the Train, a special sunset train ride beside the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. The Eagle Cap Excursion Train departs from the Elgin Depot Saturday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m., for this rare opportunity to see the river landscape at dusk. Passengers will be treated to acoustic fiddle and bluegrass tunes, performed by Carla Arnold, Erin Morgan and Mike Evans. The meal, prepared by Ten Depot Street Restaurant of La Grande, is served as the train winds in and out…

Riders on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train, June 20, should hide their valuables and have their cameras ready, as the train winds its way along the Grande Ronde River in northeast Oregon. The Saturday before Father’s Day is a favorite for bandits to come out of the forest on horseback, flag down the train and climb on board. Passengers can expect plenty of bad behavior, as the nefarious rascals make demands and brandish the weapons of their trade. There is no reason for fear, however. These bandits are just out to steal a few laughs and have a good time.…