The former timber railway now carries tourists eager to learn more about the county and connect with Oregon's past.

This year the Eagle Cap Excursion Train and Sumpter Valley Railroad took August off to lessen the risk of sparking a fire.

All aboard for a one-of-a-kind getaway in Oregon’s bright red Cozy Caboose Airbnb. Enjoy vintage train charm, modern comforts, and breathtaking Willamette Valley views.

An Amtrak train headed to Los Angeles from Seattle had been stuck on the tracks near Eugene, Oregon since Sunday after hitting a tree that fell onto the tracks.