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| The Sumpter Valley Railroad first steamed into the Sumpter Valley back in 1896 bringing with it civilization and growth for a Gold Mining Boom Town. Although originally, the Sumpter Valley Railroad was on the hunt for Oregon Timber from the surrounding mountains, it didn't take long for the railroad to begin supporting this small town in the throws of a booming gold rush. Mr. Eccles built a strong steam railroad that survived when other side rail lines in the great Northwest were being gobbled up by the nation's railroad tycoons........ The Historic Steam Train still rumbles through the Sumpter Valley every summer thanks to a group of volunteers who travel from points all over the West to Sumpter to keep the steam train running! learn more.... |
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southwest of Baker City Oregon, on U.S. Highway 7, operates this historic narrow gauge steam train on weekends throughout the summer traveling over 6 miles roundtrip through the historic Sumpter Valley! Sumpter visitors will enjoy a breathtaking ride through the Sumpter Valley as this historic steam train brings them through 1600 acres of dredge tailings to another historic icon in the Sumpter Valley ~ The Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge. Tickets for the Sumpter Valley Railroad may be purchased online, at the McKewan Station, or at the depot in downtown Sumpter Oregon. The Sumpter Valley Railroad operates this historic narrow gauge steam train on weekends throughout the summer in Sumpter, Oregon! And.....did you know that the train still gets robbed? That's right folks! Local desperados on horseback rob the Sumpter steam train looking for Sumpter gold! For more information visit the SVRY website: www.svry.com |
Professional and Amateur....jump on board the Sumpter Valley Railroad every October for the popular Sumpter Fall Foilage Tour. For one price, you will ride the train throughout the Sumpter Valley and even stop at key photographic sites from McEwen Depot to the Sumpter Depot. Lunch is included in the price so don't miss out on this opportunity for some breathtaking photos on this exclusive Sumpter Steam Train Tour. For more information, contact our friends at the Sumpter Valley Railroad Depot.
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