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Eagle Cap Excursion Train, Elgin, OR
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Eagle Cap Excursion Train

Eagle Cap Excursion Train is a tour in Elgin, OR, part of the Eastern Oregon guide. Cost: $50 or more. Seasonal excursions, primarily spring through fall.

300 Depot Street · Elgin, OR

Why you should go…

The Eagle Cap Excursion Train departs from the Elgin Depot and runs on a roadless stretch of track between Elgin and Minam, following the Grande Ronde River and the Wild and Scenic Wallowa River through the Wallowa Mountains. Trips are operated by the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority, include stops such as the Kimmel siding, and some feature onboard meals or entertainment. The depot has a ticket counter, gift shop, and historical exhibits.

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