This summer, 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. Take a look:
The Sumpter Valley Railroad is a steam-powered narrow-gauge heritage railway located in Eastern Oregon.
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A variety of different excursions take place throughout the year, including special Wild West-themed train robberies.
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The whole family will love this thrilling trip back in time.
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The excitement begins with the Gold Rush Bandits, a historic shooting group, taking over your train.
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Watch as the bandits climb aboard, take the conductor hostage, and then ransack the train for gold.
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You’ll get a front row seat to all of the heart-pumping action.
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The horseback mounted bandits use period firearms (props, of course) and other authentic details to make the experience as realistic as possible.
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These thrilling train robberies take place on select dates in June, July, August, and September. Check the official website for details.
Facebook/Sumpter Valley Railroad 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 their Facebook page.
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To see the train robbery in action, check out this YouTube video from Douglas Van Bossuyt:
Have you taken a ride aboard the Sumpter Valley Railroad before? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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