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ALL ABOARD FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME!

OUR HISTORIC TRAINS RUN ON SELECT WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

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Welcome to the official homepage of the Sumpter Valley Railroad!

When planning a summer visit to northeast Oregon, be sure to add the Sumpter Valley Railroad to your travel itinerary. History comes to life aboard the vintage trains as you travel through the heart of gold country in the scenic Sumpter Valley. Running between McEwen and the historic mining town of Sumpter, it’s a guarantee that the whole family will enjoy this relaxing trip back in time without having to leave the comfort of the present.

The Sumpter Valley Railroad is open on select weekends and major holidays, Memorial Day Weekend through the last weekend in September. CLICK HERE for our 2016 calendar. Round trips usually take just over two hours, including a layover in either McEwen or Sumpter. CLICK HERE to see the 2016 schedules and fares for both Regular and Holiday Weekends. There are also many special events throughout the season, ranging from train robberies to photo specials. CLICK HERE for event dates, and to read a brief description of each special. 

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS


You can easily make reservations for any train by contacting us at reservations@sumptervalleyrailroad.org. Please include your full name, your E-Mail, and the following information:
  • The date that you will be visiting.
  • The train that you would like to ride, Train Number and Departure Time.
  • Whether you will be traveling Round Trip or One-Way.
  • Number of passengers and their ages.
We will respond to your reservation request as quickly as we can, though it often takes a few days for a confirmation. If you would prefer to make your reservation via phone, please call the Sumpter Station at 541-894-2268.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Gold Rush Bandits
Train Robberies
September 24 and 25, 2016

It's the last regular weekend of the 2016 season, so bring the whole family for a trip back in time to the Wild West! The Gold Rush Bandits are a historic horseback mounted shooting group that uses vintage firearms to recreate the famous train robberies of the nineteenth century, including a successful attempt on the Sumpter Valley Railway during its historic heyday.

All round trip trains will be robbed, but  if you are only riding one-way and want to have a robbery on your train, please ride out of McEwen. On September 24 and 25, the trains will run on a Regular Weekend Schedule with round trips from McEwen depot at 10:00 AM and 1:15 PM. There will also be a round trip from Sumpter at 12:00/Noon and a one-way only from Sumpter to McEwen at 3:15 PM. 

These trains tend to be quite busy, but reservations can easily be made by filling out the reservation section to your left, or by contacting us via email at reservations@sumptervalleyrailroad.org
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