Posted in Oregon Nature September 28, 2018 by Catherine Armstrong

This 2 Hour Train Ride Is The Most Relaxing Way To Enjoy Oregon Scenery

It’s fall foliage time, and one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn is from a train. Take the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s Fall Splendor excursion, and don’t forget your camera!

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All aboard for the Fall Splendor excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad! This special trip will take you through some of Oregon's most beautiful fall foliage, and you're not going to want to miss it.

The train runs on Saturday and Sunday through October, and the first two weekends of November as well. Choose from the 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departures.

The train goes from the station in Wheeler to Batterson...

...then back again. The entire trip takes about two hours.

The historic steam locomotives owned by this railroad were built in the early 1900s. Not many steam locomotives run these days, and this is a chance to enjoy a slice of history and the beautiful colors of fall all at once.

The train offers both open-air cars and covered cars in case of inclement weather. You'll travel through fields and forests all along the way, and you'll definitely want to bring your camera along on this trip!

Something else to bring along? Your furry friend! Dogs are welcome on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. To ensure that there's plenty of room for your pup, the railroad asks that you sits in an open-air car for your excursion.

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a non-profit museum organization (501c3) dedicated to keeping the rich history of steam engines alive. Book your trip today!

Check out this video to get an even better idea of what this trip is like. It was posted on YouTube by SteamTrainVideos.com:

For more information, visit Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s website, and follow the railroad’s Facebook page to see some beautiful photos. Does this excursion look like something you’d enjoy?

If you love seeing the splendor of Oregon through photographs, you should join our Oregon Nature Lovers Group on Facebook. You’ll see fellow Oregonians posting their pretty pics, and you can share your own with the group.