-Heisler Adventure-
You're the engineer for an exciting journey over the mainline of the Sumpter Valley Railroad. You'll be at the controls of a vintage narrow-gauge steam locomotive for 12 scenic miles under the guidance of a trained engine crew for the ultimate hands on approach to railroading!
The Heisler Adventure program is available on Fridays and after scheduled passenger runs on most regular operation weekends, major holidays are excluded unless otherwise noted, Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license or other proof of identity. For the current schedule of available days visit Locomotive Rentals. If demand warrants, extra days will be added when available.
Sumpter Valley Railway Heisler Number 3
Number 3, Round Trip $545.00
The Heisler Locomotive Works built number 3 for the W.H. Eccles Lumber Company in 1915. This wood burning geared locomotive weighs in at 42 tons and was principally used for hauling timber on the hastily built logging lines that radiated from the Sumpter Valley mainline. Operated out of Austin, Oregon until the mid 1920's, number 3 was later transferred to a company holding in Idaho, where she operated for several years before being set aside as a back-up boiler for a large sawmill. She was returned to Oregon and restored to service by the Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration Inc. in 1976. Number 3 is currently one of the only regularly operated wood burning locomotives in North America.
To participate in the Heilser Adventure program…
- To confirm an Heisler Adventure reservation, the Sumpter Valley Railroad requires a down payment of half of the program cost. This down may be paid by a check, or with either a Visa or MasterCard. There is no penalty for paying the price in full. Payment is refundable if the reservation is cancelled within ten days of the scheduled date. Please contact us if you have any questions pertaining to payment.
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license.
- Gift certificates are also available, contact us for more information.
For more information or to inquire about or make reservations, please contact Taylor Rush at 541-979-8884 or Email him at reservations@svry.com. You can also E-Mail our depot staff at info@svry.com. Due to winter schedules, we ask that you contact us through one of the channels listed above and please allow up to a week for response.