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 weekends and major holidays, Memorial Day Weekend through the last weekend in September. Please CLICK HERE to see our 2014 Calendar. Round trips take just over two hours, including a layover in either McEwen or Sumpter. CLICK HERE to see the 2014 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. 

CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of the 2014 brochure.

You can easily make reservations for any train by filling out the Reservation Request below. Please include your name and E-Mail, then in the Comment section please provide 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.

If you would prefer to make your reservation via phone, please call us toll-free at 866-894-2268, or 541-894-2268 from Canada.

• Schedules and Fares
  
• 2014 Calendar
• Special Events

The snow is melting, spring is almost here, and the 2014 season is not far behind! That’s means it is almost time for our annual Safety Weekend, which will be held on May 3 and 4 this year. If you intend on volunteering on site, or working the train crews, you need to attend this weekend. There will be a review of the rules for safe operations, discussion of train handling rules and technique, fire safety training, hands-on demonstrations, work projects, and much more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both Saturday and Sunday, with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. and training beginning at 9:00 a.m. Plans call for number 19 to be under steam as well for crews to practice not only train handling, but also, signals, coupling, and braking. Please RSVP for the weekend, or let us know if you have any questions or comments, at info@sumptervalleyrailroad.org. You can also contact Taylor Rush at 541-979-8884.