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Halloween

Halloween Express — Sumpter Valley Railroad

  • Run by Sumpter Valley Railroad
  • Sumpter Depot — Sumpter, Oregon, United States

Next: Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026

A short Halloween train ride from the Sumpter Depot in eastern Oregon behind an orange diesel with a grinning jack-o'-lantern face.

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Next edition

Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026

Sat Oct 31: 11:00 am, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 pm. Sun Nov 1: 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. About 45 minutes round trip. All times Pacific.

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About this event

The Sumpter Valley Railroad runs its Halloween Express as a short round trip from the Sumpter Depot in Sumpter, Oregon. The railroad describes a playful Halloween ride behind an orange diesel locomotive with a grinning jack-o'-lantern face, with the whistle echoing through the valley and shadows along the tracks as twilight settles in.

The railroad lists the trip as a 6-mile short run of about 45 minutes, suitable for all ages. Fares are set by age group, with free travel for infants, and the railroad says well-behaved pets are welcome on a lap or with a restraint.

What to expect

A round trip of about 45 minutes over 6 miles from the Sumpter Depot, behind an orange diesel locomotive decorated with a jack-o'-lantern face. All ages are welcome. There are no bathrooms on the train.

Practical info

The meeting point is the Sumpter Depot, 211 W. Austin Street, Sumpter, Oregon. Tickets are sold through the railroad's FareHarbor booking page, linked from its website. Fares are set by age group: adults 18-64, children 3-17, seniors 65 and over and military with valid ID, and infants 0-2 travel free. Well-behaved pets are welcome on a lap or with a restraint. There are no bathrooms on the train. The railroad notes that dates, events and prices are subject to cancellation or change, and that all times are Pacific Time.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Halloween Express leave from?▾
From the Sumpter Depot, 211 W. Austin Street, Sumpter, Oregon.
How long is the ride?▾
About 45 minutes round trip over 6 miles.
Who can ride?▾
All ages. Infants aged 0-2 travel free, and the railroad sets separate fares for children, adults, seniors and military.
Can I bring my dog?▾
The railroad says well-behaved pets are welcome on a lap or with a restraint for their safety.
Are there bathrooms on the train?▾
No. There are no bathrooms on the train.
What time zone are the times in?▾
The railroad states that all times are Pacific Time.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: fareharbor.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: sumptervalleyrailroad.org

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