ELGIN, SUMPTER — The hot days of summer caused cancellations for both the Eagle Cap Excursion Train and Sumpter Valley Railroad, but both organizations are making plans for special fall rides.

Excursion Train

The Excursion Train leaves from the Elgin Depot, 300 Depot St. Tickets are available at www.eaglecaptrainrides.com. Here’s a look at the rest of the season:

• Minam Bonus: Sept. 14, 10 a.m. This longer ride follows the Grande Ronde River from Elgin to Rondowa, then travels up the Wallowa River to Minam. A lunch (served picnic style at Minam), snack and beverage is included. The train returns to Elgin at 4 p.m. $100 adults, $95 seniors, $50 ages 3-16.
• Two Rivers Logging History Train: Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Hear stories about loggers, railroaders, mill towns and the history of the Joseph branch railroad. The guest speaker is Jack Johnson, who was the last agent on the line. A boxed lunch is included. $85 adults, $80 seniors, $40 ages 3-16.
• Fall Foliage: Sept. 21, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. Enjoy the fall colors as the train follows Grande Ronde River to Rondowa, then continues a few miles up the Wallowa River before reversing direction for the return to Elgin around 1:30 p.m. $85 adults, $80 seniors, $40 ages 3-16.
• End of Season Bounty: Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Enjoy the waning fall colors and a hot meal featuring stew with locally sourced beef (vegetarian/vegan option available), vegetables and fruit. The train returns to Elgin around 1:30 p.m. $85 adults, $80 seniors, $40 ages 3-16.

Sumpter Valley

The Sumpter Valley Railroad leaves McEwen Station, 23 miles from Baker City on Highway 7. The round-trip travels six miles to Sumpter, then reverses course to return to McEwen.

On some weekends, the train offers short runs from Sumpter to the river and back.

The plan is to use the steam engine, although that may change depending on the fire danger, in which case the diesel engine will lead the train.

Reservations can be made at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

• Round trips: Sept. 14 and Sept. 15, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $28 adults, $25 seniors/military, $19 ages 3-17.
• Train Robbery: Sept. 28 and Sept. 29, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enjoy a staged robbery courtesy of the High Country Outlaws. $22 adults, $18 seniors/military, $15 ages 3-17.
• Fall Foliage: Oct. 18, 19, 20 with two trains each day, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $28 adults, $25 seniors/military, $19 ages 3-17.
• Halloween Trains: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. Four short runs will be offered each day from Sumpter, where cookies and cider will be served at the depot. There will also be a costume contest. $19 adults, $16 seniors/military, $13 ages 3-17.
• Christmas Trains: These trains are on the schedule for Dec. 13-15, but depend on the availability of a full crew for ice and snow removal, said Kim Svaty, spokesperson for the SVRR.