ALL ABOARD FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME!

WEEKENDS and MAJOR 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 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.

MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS


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.

    Reservation Request

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gold Rush Bandits Train Robbery Weekend
July 26th and 27th, 2014

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Bring the whole family for a trip back to the Wild West when the Gold Rush Bandits rob the passenger trains of the Sumpter Valley Railroad! This is a fun and exciting event with horses, vintage firearms, and lots of action! Warning, it is loud! All round trip trains will have a robbery take place on them, but if you are only going one-way, be sure to ride from the McEwen depot.

Trains are usually quite busy for these weekends, and reservations are recommended. You can call us to make reservations at 541-894-2268, or toll-free at 866-894-2268. You can also easily make reservations by filling out the form to your left.

Parents' Day
Sunday July 27, 2014

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Celebrate Parents' Day by getting a round trip FAMILY PASS for the price of a one-way fare. Or a round trip ADULT ticket for the price of a one-way fare with accompanying child from infant to age 16.

Schedule for July 27 is two round trips out of the McEwen depot at 10:00 AM and 1:15 PM, and a round trip from Sumpter at 12:00, Noon. This is also a train robbery day.
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