2013 Special Events
Gold Rush Bandits Train Robberies
Bring the whole family for a trip back to the Wild West! The Gold Rush Bandits are a historic shooting group that employs period firearms and costumes for their horseback mounted robberies. Its fun for all ages. The 2013 Train Robbery dates will be as follows...
- June 1, 2, 15, and 16
- July 27 and 28
- August 10, 11, 24, and 25
- September 7, 8, 21, and 22
Father's Day Train
Make this Father's Day a great time to be a dad and spend an afternoon with the family. Fathers ride for free with the purchase of a CHILD ticket or FAMILY PASS.
Schedule for June 16 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 also a train robbery day.
- Sunday June 16, 2013
Schedule for June 16 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 also a train robbery day.
Beer and Brats Evening Dinner Train
In conjunction with the Bull Ridge Brew Pub of Baker City, the Sumpter Valley Railroad is happy to offer its first ever Beer and Brats evening dinner train. This is a family friendly event, though if you plan to enjoy a beer or two, please remember to bring your ID. Your ticket includes a round trip on the train, dinner, and a free drink.
The train will depart the McEwen depot at 5:00 PM and return from Sumpter just after 7:00 PM.
- Adult: $25.00
- Child (4-16): $15.00
- Family Pass
- (2 Adults and 2 Children): $70.00
The train will depart the McEwen depot at 5:00 PM and return from Sumpter just after 7:00 PM.
Parents' Day
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 28 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.
- Sunday July 28, 2013
Schedule for July 28 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.
Meteor Express
As darkness falls, passengers are treated to a twilight trip up valley for a complimentary cake and coffee dessert at the Sumpter station. The return trip under the stars features the added bonus of the apex of the Perseid Meteor showers, one of the most spectacular events on the annual cosmic calendar. The train will arrive back at the McEwen depot shortly after 10:00 PM.
The Meteor Express will depart from the McEwen depot at 8:00 PM and arrive back at the station shortly after 10:00 PM.
- Saturday August 10, 2012
The Meteor Express will depart from the McEwen depot at 8:00 PM and arrive back at the station shortly after 10:00 PM.
Grandparent's Day
The Sumpter Valley Railroad's FAMILY PASS just got better! This Grandparent's Day you can add two grandparents to your round trip or one-way FAMILY PASS for free. In addition, all SENIOR (65 or older) round trip tickets are available for the price of a one-way ticket fare.
Schedule for September 8 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.
- Sunday September 8, 2013
Schedule for September 8 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.
Fall Foliage and Photographers Weekend
The Fall Foliage and Photographers Weekend is an annual post-season event for photographers and fans of history alike. It's a full day of fun with trains operating over the entire line both Saturday and Sunday. Beautiful fall colors, two vintage steam locomotives, and a fleet of historic freight and passenger equipment perform numerous photo stops throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch included, reservations required.
Trains depart the McEwen depot each day at 7:00 AM.
- Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13, 2013
Trains depart the McEwen depot each day at 7:00 AM.
Christmas Trains
Take a steam powered trip back in time through a winter wonderland. Christmas Trains on the Sumpter Valley are fun for the whole family, and are just a small part of the winter activities and events to be found in Baker County. Reservations are highly recommended, and can be made via the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 800-523-1235.
Trains will be on a regular weekend schedule with round trip departures from McEwen at 10:00 AM and 1:15 PM, and a round trip from Sumpter at 12:00, Noon.
Trains will be on a regular weekend schedule with round trip departures from McEwen at 10:00 AM and 1:15 PM, and a round trip from Sumpter at 12:00, Noon.