Sumpter Valley Railroad, McEwen Station - Oregon
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N 44° 42.186 W 118° 07.172
11T E 411309 N 4950578
The Sumpter Valley Railroad operates over five miles of track between McEwen and Sumpter stations.
Waymark Code: WM2WEY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2007
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The original Sumpter Valley Railroad began operations in 1890 from Baker City, Oregon and reached McEwen in 1891. The railroad reached Sumpter in 1896 and reached Prairie City in 1910. The railraod was a narrow gauge logging railroad which continued operations until 1947 when it closed down and all equipment and rails were sold off.
On January 4, 1971 the Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration was incorporated as a non-profit operating a tourist railroad. In the fall of 1971 the railroad obtained a 1915 Heisler engine that had operated on the Sumpter Valley Railroad and by 1976 the engine had been restored and a half mile of track had been laid. Also in 1976 the railroad acquired two additional original Sumpter Valley Railroad engines. Today the railroad operates weekends over five miles of track between McEwen and Sumpter from Memorial Day to the end of September. A few of the weekends offer mock Train Robberies. In addition to the regular weekend season there are also a few special weekends for Fall Foliage and Christmas.
Engine Type: Steam
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Approximate Adult Fare: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 9.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 5 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 05/26/2007 To: 09/30/2007
Frequency of departures: 2 hours
Key Attractions:
Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge and dredging features
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.