Eagle Cap Excursion Train
Elgin, Oregon
June 7th, 2008

-

This is our train - pulled by an old Santa Fe GP7.
We are looking west and slightly south.

-

This is another train - or some spare rolling stock.
Looking up the track, east and slightly north.

-

The other side view of our train.

-

The track follows the Grand Ronde RIver.

-

As we travel further east, the river enters a canyon.

-

The hills around the river get steeper and steeper.

-

At times you can see wildlife on the hillside. Deer, Elk, Moose, Bear.

-

It amazes me how they can cling to the hillside.

-

The ride is quite scenic. It would be better on a clear day.

-

This line was preserved by the counties of Union and Wallowa.
The railroad is called the Wallowa Union.

-

This river is excellent for canoeing and rafting.

-

Looking up the canyon wall that is trainside.

-

Wife, Donna, seems to be having a good time, scenery or not.
-
The End.