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 the Sumpter Valley Railroad was originally 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-the original owner-built quite a strong steam railroad that managed to survive while other "local" 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 and locals know it's spring when they hear the train whistle....... The Sumpter Valley Railroad rumbles through the Valley every season 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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Ride the train in the summer
and you never know just when it might get robbed by Desperados on horseback! See Calendar |
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! Don't forget the Christmas Special during the holidays! 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 McKewen Station, or at the depot in downtown Sumpter Oregon. The Sumpter Valley Railroad operates weekends throughout the summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend! For more information visit the SVRY website: www.svry.com |
Photographers! Professional and Amateur....jump on board the Sumpter Valley Railroad every October
for the popular Sumpter Fall Foilage Tour. For one price, you can ride the train throughout the Historic Sumpter Valley and stop at key photographic sites from McEwen Depot to the Sumpter Depot. Lunch is even included in the price, so don't miss out on this opportunity for some breathtaking photos on this exclusive tour that you won't soon forget! For more information, contact our friends down at the Sumpter Valley Railroad Depot. Since you're already here, check out some of our favorite train photos below! |
