Sumpter Depot & Gift Shop

Samantha Jacks

2023-11

Fun adventure, everything was orchestrated well. The cowboys were a hoot! Would love to come back on a longer ride next time. The train robbers handed out candy during the "robbery." Thanks for the good show. Their mustaches were awesome.

Mariah Cannon

2023-11

Amazing day 10/20 on the Foliage Train. These guys are all volunteers & it is such an amazing program. Volunteers/Conductors are friendly and knowledgeable and the colors in the Sumpter Valley are to die for right now!

Mandy Nielsengreen

2024-01

Such nice people! Reminder emails and texts were sent. Next time I’ll do the longer ride.

Twila Gallaher

2023-11

Very fun ride on a stream train. Original building in a town started in 1865 adds to the experience. Beautiful fall foliage.

Shanna Hamilton

2024-01

VERY friendly staff and great customer service.For the overall train ride, we were underwhelmed for the Christmas Train (evening ride at 6pm). We were hoping for lights or more festive sites on the ride as it was at night but the lights in the car were on so you couldn't really see outside and there were only Christmas lights at the station. Santa did come give the kids a bell at the end of the ride, there were cookies/warm drinks at the station before/after. FYI - There are 2 open window cars and 2 heated, closed cars, so get there early and bring warm clothes.

Erika Johns

2019-05

Wonderful! The steam engine was amazing, the volunteers very friendly and helpful, and the town was lovely. Had such a great time that we're already planning a return trip very soon to explore both the town and the area's many walking trails.

Karisa

2024-01

I was really hoping this was going to be a magical Christmas experience for my kids, but it's just an hour train ride in an open train car. There's no speakers for Christmas music or the reading of the polar Express. When we got there the cookie try was empty and the hot cocoa area was packed. You get what you pay for, it this was only $50 bucks.

Shari Wheeler

2022-05

I really want to give this more stars, but it's just not 5 stars. It was an okay experience.The train ride is $25 round trip. However, I was expecting more on the ride. There was zero talking by the employees. It would have been 100% better if there was a pa system throughout the train ride explaining the history. For example there were 5 super old graves along the mine tailings. Who were they? Were they miners? There were tailings everywhere. How much gold came out of there in the day? There was so much I wanted to know!The little Depot was alright. The gal running it, Kim, (I think was her name)she was wonderful and very accommodating.The little layover in Sumpter was cool. There was a corn dog stand that had one of the best corn dogs ever!

La Verra Syrie

2023-06

Took grandkids. First train ride for them. The robbery was fantastic. Would do it again.

Clancy Anderson

2022-05

This was a nice stop on the Elkhorn Scenic Byway. The train ride is nice, but we were left in the dark about the history. The volunteers were very nice, but they should have training in the history and use the PA system to spread that information.

Kevin Walker

2024-01

We loved the photos and history. The rail line dates back to the 1880's and some of the passenger cars are almost as old. Very nostalgic.

Andrew Haakenson

2021-05

Given the depot is in the middle of nowhere (i.e. Sumpter), it was a surprisingly good time. The steam train is a hundred years old and kept alive through volunteer labor. On our trip, our train was attacked by bandits after the gold on the train which was defended by sheriffs in costume. Our four-year-old loved it. There's a limited shop on both ends and everyone was respectful of Covid. I don't know if the bathrooms are wheelchair-accessible but the train itself is. I can totally recommend.

Chad Snyders

2022-05

Take the train. Tip the rail hands. They donate their time for our friends and family to enjoy a part of great history. Amazing crew and people there in Sumpter, OR.

Karen Wagner

2023-09

This was amazing to do with our 2 year old and 7 month old! The train ride was short enough that the kids stayed interested the whole time and getting off to walk around the dredge was a wonderful leg stretch, as well as exploration for the fam. My son slept with his train for 2 nights after the experience! We'll be coming back for one of the holiday trains for sure.

NL Kitzmiller

2023-09

It was Savannah’s first time on a train and she loved it.

Nan Dahlquist

2023-10

We had a great time and enjoyed the Train robbery. The actors were interactive and worked hard to engage the children on board. If you have a chance, go to the Dredge area and watch the show before or after you are in the show.

Ernest Coburn

2021-05

It's such a neat operation, the people that work there are friendly. Loved the trip on the train

Shirley Lara

2023-10

The agents were full of fabulous historical information about the Sumpter gold rush days. The dredge is a must see. The train Ride with the old west actors in their period costumes and a real life train robbery is unforgettable fun

Charline Simmons

2024-01

It was fun but I feel like so much more could be done with this to make it magical for Christmas.

Debra Voss

2022-05

The train ride was a blast I would do it again. And everyone is so nice I love it their

April Milliken

2023-11

We had an amazing time on this historic train ride! Highly recommend this trip!

Sheryl Kropp

2023-11

We went on the Fall Follage Steam Train. We had an amazing time! Everyone was so friendly and we would highly recommend it!

Derek Wright

2023-06

Sincerely unhappy with the train ride. We had signed up for the train ride without the robbery since we have a 2yo and 5yo, yet they ended up doing the train robbery without notifying us. They said they made an announcement, but we showed up 20 minutes early and heard no such thing. We even walked by 2 or 3 "conductors" and they certainly could have said something. My son and daughter were terrified when the robbery was happening, and even them walking up and down the aisle was distracting and nerve wracking. We wanted to get off immediately, and was very disheartened by the whole experience. You basically drive the road into Sumpter and see the same stuff you would on the train.

Mike Williams

2020-05

This is our second time and once again we totally enjoy it. We like the open cars. Our conductor, Jace was a plus for us. We'll probably go again, we like steam trains.

Taylor Pemberton

2023-08

Staff was great! It was a lot of fun for our kids. They loved the train and horse. Time time with the family.

Chris Christensen

2023-06

What a fantastic family adventure! All of the performers were excellent and my kids loved the shootout! Thank you!

James Mundell

2023-05

Sumpter valley Railroad was a wonderful experience! Very family friendly and I would highly recommend it. They have tours on both steam and diesel engines. The steam engine costs a little more but gives you the real feeling of the old west adventure.

Benjamin Krieske

2023-05

My family has had a cabin in Sumpter for over 50 years and I will never get tired of the people and unique history this place has to offer. Very strongly recommend a visit, but not in winter unless you REALLY like snow!

Callie Meyet

2022-05

We love the Sumpter Railroad, amazing volunteers to keep a part of history alive and well. Great day trip and activity for our little ones. We've done the Halloween and Christmas rides, hoping to add a summer ride with bandits!

Pam S

2019-05

First time being here. I loved it, quaint little town. Did the train ride out of McEwen and had a blast.While there in Sumpter watched an outhouse race.Walked around the town and enjoyed how many rode quads around town.Had a blast checking out the old dredge.An amazing place to visit and worth the trip.