All Aboard!
Whether you are a rail fan, a nature and wildlife enthusiast, or a vacationer looking for a unique and relaxed way to see the spectacular beauty of Northeast Oregon, a ride on the Eagle Cap Excursion Train is sure to please!
The Eagle Cap Excursion Train is a scenic train that operates on a 63 mile long railroad, linking the communities of Elgin, Wallowa, Enterprise and Joseph in Northeast Oregon. Along the way, the track passes through spectacular roadless areas as it follows the Wild & Scenic Grande Ronde River down stream, then turns up the Wallowa River and across the beautiful Wallowa Valley to the base of the towering Wallowa Mountains. The track, historically known as the Joseph Branch, is owned by the governments of Wallowa and Union Counties and operated by the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority, which also operates rail freight service on the track.
The Eagle Cap Train excursions are staffed by the professional train crew of the Wallowa Union Railroad and volunteers from an organization called the Friends of the Joseph Branch.
Find out more of the background and development of the train by exploring the pages under the About menu links, and plan your specific excursion by visiting the pages under the All Aboard menu links. And don't miss the video and photos!
*Coming in February, the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority and the Minam Motel will be joining together again to offer you the 2008 Fish Train. Click here for the schedule.