Fall Splendor Excursion

Join us for a scenic excursion along the Tillamook Coast and behold the changing of the season first-hand! As the cool, crisp air carries the coming of the season, you'll enjoy panoramic views of towering trees, picturesque sections of the Nehalem Bay coastline and the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest's Coast Range mountains—all from the comfort of a vintage passenger car. During your journey, narrative by one of our docents give passengers the opportunity to learn about the history of the railroad and the natural world the train is traveling through.

This excursion is perfect for families and couples of all ages as well as photographers and nature lovers alike! The train departs from our Rockaway Beach station and for a 45 minutes journey each direction. Upon arrival at the halfway point of the journey in Wheeler, passengers will have a 45-minute layover in the quaint town with views of the mighty Nehalem River and towering mountains. Shopping and food options are available in Wheeler during the layover (subject to the hours of the businesses in Wheeler).

Motive power will vary weekend by weekend. Below is a list of the days where our historic McCloud River Railroad #25 steam locomotive will be pulling the train along with the days that our vintage diesel locomotives will pull the train.

Steam Locomotive Dates:
October 2-November 1

Diesel Locomotive Dates:
November 6-15

Note: We reserve the right to substitute motive power at any time with or without notice.

Seating Options

Indoor Cars

Coach Car - Cushioned seats with windows at each seat that can slide open.

Table Car - Two seat and four seat tables with chairs. Fully enclosed with windows that can slide open.

50s Table Car - Two seat and four seat tables with chairs. Fully enclosed with large fixed picture windows. This car is only added on days when standard table and coach seating is close to selling out.

Outdoor Cars

Covered Open Car - Open air car equipped with bench seats and a roof.

Open Top Car - Open air car equipped with bench seats and no roof.

Caboose Rental

This exclusive experience aboard the Oregon Coastal Excursion allows you and your party to rent our entire caboose! The caboose comfortably holds a maximum of 10 people. The price of the charter includes as many people as you wish to bring up to 10 people. A caboose rental gives your group their own private space where you can enjoy the scenic coastal views and the on board narration without the hustle and bustle of other passengers walking through the car.
Note: The Caboose for Caboose Rentals is not ADA accessible and does not have a restroom. Caboose Rentals may not be booked less than 24 hours ahead of the departure time. The caboose is isolated from the rest of the train, so Caboose Rental groups will not have access to the rest of the train while moving.

Locomotive Cab Ride
Get up close and personal with the historic steam locomotive or vintage diesel locomotive pulling the train by taking a ride in the locomotive cab with the engine crew! This is an unparalleled view that shows what it takes to operate the historic locomotives that pull our excursion trains! See the days that each type of motive power is running to determine your preference.