Sumpter Valley Railroad Train Robbed!

The McCarty Gang has been seen in the area of Sumpter yet again. They robbed the train in June, and got away even with the Sheriff and Deputy on board the train. Gunfire rang out in the area of the Dredge State Heritage Area and probably will again.

Wood you help us? The No. 3 Heisler locomotive will be operating the rest of the season, and it is a wood- burning locomotive. Donations of wood are needed to burn for the season, or to put up to dry for next season. Contact Cynthia Christy at 541-519-1115 to arrange to have wood picked up in the Baker City or Sumpter area, or to make arrangements to unload your donation at McEwen. Thanks to everyone for the support of the operation of the railroad. Come ride behind the unique wood burning locomotive.

Robbery dates for 2010 include July 10, 11, and 25, with no robbery the last Sunday of the month. Round trip trains depart McEwen at 10:00 AM and 1:15 PM, and at noon from Sumpter. The train robberies are on the way to the Sumpter Depot, and every round trip will be robbed on the scheduled days. Round trip price for adults is $15. The cab pass special (riding in the cab of the locomotive) that includes a year’s SVRR membership is also still available. Call 1-800-523-1235 or e-mail sumptervalleyinfo@yahoo.com for more information.

Story and photos submtted by Cynthia Christy of the Sumpter Valley Railroad.