Eagle Cap Excursion Train, Railway excursion in Elgin, United States.
The Eagle Cap Excursion Train operates along a 38-mile track between Elgin and Minam, following the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers through Northeast Oregon.
The railroad, originally called the Joseph Branch, remains under the ownership of Wallowa and Union Counties, maintained by the Friends of the Joseph Branch organization.
The train offers specialized trips focusing on local timber history, with narratives about loggers, mill towns, and railroad development in Northeast Oregon.
The Elgin Depot provides indoor and outdoor waiting areas, restrooms, parking spaces, historical exhibits, and a gift shop for visitors before departure.
During autumn excursions, passengers can observe seasonal colors while traveling through remote areas accessible only by rail along the Grande Ronde River.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 45.56700,-117.91800
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:36
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