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Engineer for a Day
on the
Sumpter Valley Railroad
This is your opportunity to have your hand on the
throttle and learn to operate a vintage steam locomotive! The
Sumpter Valley Railroad’s Engineer for a Day program allows you to
actually operate one of two historic narrow gauge steam locomotives
under the supervision of a qualified Sumpter Valley engine crew.
Participants will learn how to maintain and operate a locomotive,
take on water and switch in the McEwen yards, make up a freight
train and head out onto the main line. The Engineer for a Day
program makes for a full and unique experience you won’t be able to
find anywhere else! And remember, it also makes a great gift for
that special someone who though they’d done everything.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The Engineer for a Day program is available on
Friday’s where applicable from the end of May through the end of
September. If demand warrants, extra days will be added where
available. The days added will generally be Thursdays, though there
is the opportunity for occasional Mondays or weekends at either the
very start or end of regular season.
Mikado Number 19
All Day with Freight Train
$750 $900
One Person Two People
Heisler Number 3
All Day with Freight Train
$845 $995
One Person Two People
Heisler locomotive availability subject to fire
restrictions.
To confirm an Engineer for a Day 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 one week 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.
• A qualified second person may be a family member or friend, and
can share time in the Engineer’s seat with the two person package.
• Up to two people are welcome to participate per
locomotive per day.
• A certificate, one year membership, and family pass will be given
upon completion of the program.
• Prior to your arrival at McEwen, you will be sent a packet of
pertinent information containing a welcome, summary of the Engineer
for a Day program, release form, list of recommended items to bring,
a set of Sumpter Valley Railroad Rules and Safety books, a helpful
study list, activity schedule, and a list of local lodgings and
restaurants.
• Gift certificates are also available, contact us for more
information.
CONTACT US
• Due to winter schedules, we ask that you contact us through one of
the channels listed below and please allow up to a week for
response…
For more information or to inquire about or make reservations,
please contact Taylor Rush at 503-394-4387. You can also E-Mail our
depot staff at svrydepotstaff@eoni.com, or E-Mail
Taylor Rush directly at backtalkingtaylor@yahoo.com
Sumpter Valley Railroad
The Northwest’s Premier Narrow Gauge Railroad
Sumpter Valley Railroad • P.O. Box 389 • Baker City, OR 97814
Contact Us
Sumpter Valley Railroad
P.O. Box 389, Baker City, OR 97814-0389
(541) 894-2268
or Toll Free (866) 894-2268 (June – September)
Fax:
(541)
894-2331
E-mail:
svrydepotstaff@eoni.com
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