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INFORMATION

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STEAM TRAINSA Trip Back in Time That’s Fun for the Whole Family

ON THE HISTORIC NARROW-GAUGE

SUMPTER VALLEY RAILROAD

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Trains Run on Select Weekends and Holidays - Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September -

Information and Reservations atsumptervalleyrailroad.org

Contact the Sumpter Depot at 541-894-2268

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Call 541-894-2268 for information and reservations. Or online at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Featured Special Events

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fleet of historic freight and passenger equipment perform many photo stops throughout the day.

The Photographer’s Weekend is an annual post-season event for photographers and 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

Flea Market weekends on the Sumpter Valley are a great time for everyone. Extra trains are offered on these weekends as well as extra days for each of the three large Flea

- 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 employ period firearms and costumes for their horseback mounted robberies.

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Markets held every summer in the historic gold-mining town of Sumpter, Oregon.

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- Christmas Trains - Visit with Santa at the Sumpter depot, warm up with free cocoa, coffee, or cider, go shopping at the Sumpter Christmas Bazaar, and much more! And an evening Christmas Light Train as well.

Check our Online Calendar for More Special Events and Information

Trains operate on select weekends and major holidays from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of

September. The grey column is the number of round trips from McEwen per day. Dates in BOLD use the Flea

Market Weekend Schedule. Calendar is subject to change without notice. Online calendar, information,

and reservations at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Calendar for 2017

- Friday Afternoon Trains

- Flea Market Weekend

- Train Robberies

- Train Robberies

- Friday Afternoon Trains

- Flea Market Weekend

- Afternoon Train (1:00 PM)

- Moonlight Special (7:00 PM)

- Regular Schedule

- Train Robberies

- Regular Weekend

- Train Robberies

- Friday Afternoon Trains

- Train Robberies

- Eclipse Express: Take the train to see a rare total eclipse pass directly overhead with an unrestricted view. (9:00 AM)

- Friday Afternoon Trains

- Flea Market Weekend

- Train Robberies

- Train Robberies

- Fall Colors Train

- Photographer’s Weekend (Special Fares and Schedule)

- Halloween Express (12:00 Noon)

- Christmas Trains

- Christmas Light Train, 3:45 PM

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May 27, 28

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June 30

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July 22, 23

July 29, 30

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August 18

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August 21

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September 9, 10

September 23, 24

October 13

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October 28, 29

December 9, 10

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2017 ScheduleRegular Weekend Schedule- Most Operating Weekends Use This Schedule -

DEPARTURE TIME FROM TO

10:00 AM McEwen Sumpter

11:45 Sumpter McEwen

1:00 PM McEwen Sumpter

3:00 PM (One Way Only) Sumpter McEwen

Reservations can be made via the website at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org. PLEASE NOTE that all dates, events, and prices are subject to change or cancellation. All times are Pacific.

Flea Market Weekend Schedule- Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day Weekends -

DEPARTURE TIME FROM TO

10:00 AM McEwen Sumpter

11:30 AM Sumpter McEwen

12:30 PM McEwen Sumpter

2:00 PM Sumpter McEwen

3:00 PM McEwen Sumpter

4:30 PM (One Way Only) Sumpter McEwen

PLEASE NOTE that certain trains and special events will not be scheduled with departures on the Regular Weekend or Flea Market Weekend schedules.

Excursion Prices

Adult Ticket

Senior and Military Senior is 62 and Older

Child Ticket (5-15)

Family Pass2 Adults and 2 Children (5-15)

Round Trip One-Way

$21.00

$18.00

$12.00

$57.00

$16.00

$12.50

$8.00

$47.00

Children under age 5 are issued a complimentary ticket.

PLEASE NOTE that most special event trains such as the Starlight Express, Photographer’s Weekend, and Christmas Trains have different excursion prices.

Passes and Programs

The McEwen Depot of the Sumpter Valley Railroad is located 23 miles southwest of Baker City on Oregon Highway 7. Sumpter Station is located on the Austin Street access road of the Dredge State Heritage Area in Sumpter, and is approximately 6 miles from McEwen. Plan on 40 minutes to reach McEwen from Baker City.

Day Pass: All day, regular trains only. $30.00

Season Pass: All regular weekend trains. $125.00

Locomotive Cab Pass: One way trip in the locomotive cab, includes return ticket. Also comes with one-year SVRR membership.

Adult Cab Pass (18 and Older) $45.00

Child Cab Pass (5-17) $30.00

Locomotive and Train Rentals: Prices vary and many packages and options are available, please visit us at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org for full information.

Group Rates (Groups of 12 or more purchased tickets) 10%

Building to Preserve Local History

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- PETS and SAFETY -

Well behaved pets are welcome with a restraint for their safety, and can ride the train on a leash or lap. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds and shop area. for your safety, please do not climb on or around equipment.Please do not walk on the rails or in between tracks. Look both ways for trains before crossing tracks.

Railway stretched over 80 miles to Prairie City and was a vital part of the settlement and development of the Eastern Oregon region it served. However, business declined in the 1930’s and by 1947 most of the railway had been abandoned.

In 1971, a small group of dedicated volunteers set out to save what was left of this beloved icon of Eastern Oregon. For over forty years the Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration, Inc. has been dedicated to rebuilding this remnant of the past for the enjoyment and education of future generations. Since the first excursion train pulled out of McEwen station in 1976, an almost all volunteer staff has rebuilt over six miles of rail line, fully restored two original steam locomotives, refurbished numerous pieces of rolling stock, and constructed all the facilities it takes to run a railroad.

Today this rich history comes to life aboard the vintage trains as you travel through the heart of gold and timber country in the scenic Sumpter Valley. Running on the reconstructed “gold rush extension” between McEwen and the historic mining town of Sumpter, it’s a guarantee that the whole family will enjoy this relaxing trip back in time without having to leave the comfort of the present. Round trips range between two and two and a half hours with layovers at either end. One-way trips take about forty-five minutes.

The colorful history of the Sumpter Valley Railway begins in 1890, when construction of the narrow-gauge steam-powered line began in Baker City. Built mainly to haul timber, the tracks reached McEwen in 1892, and on to the gold mining town of Sumpter in 1896. At its height the original Sumpter Valley

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Become a Volunteer Today

Have you ever wanted to volunteer on a real steam-powered railroad? The Sumpter Valley Railroad is welcoming new volunteers who want to help preserve history. Active volunteers need to be 18 or older, but we try and provide a welcoming and educational environment for all ages. Ask us how you can join today!