Experience The Thrill Of A Wild West Robbery Aboard This One-Of-A-Kind Oregon Train Ride
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Take a walk on the wild side with a thrilling ride aboard the Sumpter Valley Railroad. This historic steam-powered train offers special Wild West-themed train robbery excursions on select dates throughout the season. This one-of-a-kind experience is truly something the whole family will enjoy. Tie up your horse, dust off your hat, and let’s get ready for the Sumpter Valley Railroad train robbery.
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To see the train robbery in action, check out this YouTube video from Douglas Van Bossuyt:
Sumpter Valley Railroad is located at 211 Austin St., Sumpter, OR 97877. For more information, check out the Sumpter Valley Railroad Facebook page.
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More scenic Oregon train rides
Are there any scenic train rides in Oregon?
As luck would have it, Oregon has many vintage trains still in operation. As a thriving Gold Rush state, the railroad played an important part in its history. Here are a few scenic train rides in Oregon:
- Eagle Cap Railroad, Elgin, OR: What would an Oregon train ride be without a little reenactment of a Wild West train robbery? Not only does the Eagle Cap Railroad have an exciting robbery train ride, but you can enjoy a beautiful fall colors ride, a special photography train ride outing, and even a Mother's Day brunch.
- Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad: Enjoy the beautiful Oregon landscape while being treated to a gourmet meal on this lovely dinner train. It is a nice long three-hour trip so you'll have plenty of time to take in the sights. On this Oregon coastal excursion, you'll travel past the beautiful Tillamook Bay with views of Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach.
- Willamette Shore Trolley, Lake Oswego, OR: This vintage trolley ride may not be a full-fledged train ride, but it does have its charm. Explore the Willamette River region and travel through dark tunnels in this charming vintage trolley that is a replica of Portland’s Council Crest cars from the early 1900s.
- Santiam Excursion Trains, Lebanon, OR: With many seasonal events to choose from such as Mother's Day brunches, a Cheadle Lake fireworks display ride, a fall colors train ride, beer-tasting events, and many others, there is always something fun and exciting to enjoy while riding this historic train.
Learn more about these historic train rides in Oregon, and discover a few more, in this featured article about some of the best train excursions you can take in Oregon. If you are looking for more fun things to do during your stay, how about an Oregon trolley tour?