ELGIN, SUMPTER — A chance to see Eastern Oregon landscapes from the windows of a train continues this summer with the Eagle Cap Excursion Train and Sumpter Valley Railroad.

Here’s a look at the special events coming up with each organization.

Eagle Cap Excursion Train

Although some rides are selling out, there are still plenty of opportunities to hop aboard the Eagle Cap Excursion Train at the Elgin Depot for a ride along the Grande Ronde River. Reserve seats at www.eaglecaptrainrides.com or call 541-437-3652.

The Excursion Train takes a break in August due to wildfire risk, but now is the time to plan ahead for fall, when the train starts up on Sept. 3 with a train robbery by the High Country Outlaws. That train leaves Elgin at 10 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. A boxed lunch is included. Cost is $75 adults, $70 seniors and $35 for ages 3-16.

Other rides are scheduled for September and October, which leads into the season for fall color in Eastern Oregon.

Sept. 10 and 17 are the Two Rivers excursion, which follows the Grande Ronde River to Rondowa and up the Wallowa River. The train leaves Elgin at 10 a.m. and returns by about 1:30 p.m. Cost is $75 adults, $70 seniors and $35 for ages 3-16.

A special Alpen Train is set for Sept. 21 in conjunction with Oregon’s Alpenfest, which happens in Joseph Sept. 29- Oct. 2. This train will feature Bavarian food, guests hosts in lederhosen and dirndl dresses and live accordion music. Cost is $80 adults, $75 seniors and $40 for ages 3-16.

The next train is also new — Squatch America is coming on board the Bigfoot Train on Oct. 1. Scot and Hannah Violette will bring their expertise about Sasquatch along on the ride, with Scot talking about his research and answering questions. This train follows the Two Rivers route. Fares are $75 adults, $70 seniors and $35 for ages 3-16.

A Two Rivers Bonus Ride is set for Oct. 8, and the season ends Oct. 22 with the Bounty Train, including a meal by Ten Depot Street featuring ingredients from local farms, gardens, orchards and ranches.

Sumpter Valley Railroad

Operating from McEwen Station and Sumpter Station, the SVRR has a full schedule for August and September, then special fall foliage trains in October. For a detailed schedule and to reserve tickets, visit sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Next month will feature full runs between the two stations on Aug. 6 and 7 and Aug. 20 and 21. Fares are $25 adults, $22 for seniors/military and $16 for ages 3-17.

On Aug. 6, round-trip trains leave McEwen at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Or catch the train at Sumpter at 11:45 a.m. Aug. 7 offers only two trains: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from McEwen.

The High Country Outlaws will liven up the runs Aug. 20-21 as they take over the train for a staged robbery. Trains run at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., both days from McEwen.

September brings back short runs from Sumpter on Sept. 3 and 4, in conjunction with the town’s Labor Day weekend flea market. On Saturday, trains leave from Sumpter at 12:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday follows that schedule, plus an earlier ride at 11 a.m.

The evening of Saturday, Sept. 3, is the Wine and Cheese Train sponsored by Copper Belt Winery and The Cheese Fairy. This train, for ages 21 and older, leaves McEwen at 6 p.m. The fare is $60.

The next weekend features two special themed trains. The Full Moon ride is on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., with fares of $25 adults and $16 for ages 3-17. The Hot Dog and Marshmallows Train on Sept. 11 leaves McEwen at noon. Fares are $28 adults, $25 seniors/military and $17 ages 3-17.

The High Country Outlaws return on Sept. 24 and 25.

October’s fall foliage trains are happening Oct. 21-23, and Christmas trains are set for Dec. 10.

Trains depart from the Elgin Depot, 300 Depot St.

Reserve seats at www.eaglecaptrainrides.com or call 541-437-3652.

Trains depart from two stations:

McEwen, 12259 Huckleberry Loop

Sumpter, 211 Austin Junction

Make reservations at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org or call 541-894-2268.