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SPRING TRAIN

BUDS & BLOSSOMS
APR - MAY (SUMMER TRAIN FOLLOWS)

Quick Details

  • Parking: We strongly encourage you to pay for parking when making a reservation; this will save you time and make everything easier when arriving
  • Availability: Select Days in April & May (Summer Train follows)
  • Time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:30am
  • Duration: Approx 2.5 – 3.0 hours total
  • Round Trip: Approx 45 minutes each way
  • Layover: Approx 45 – 60 minutes at The Fruit Company
  • “Art In Motion” Edition: Optional one-day activity on April 25, 2025. 11:30am. Cost = $77. Scroll down for more details.
  • Food & Beverages: Sandwiches can be pre-ordered, and snacks are available at the train station. VIP and Premium have access to the Bar in the Lounge car the entire trip. Some food and drinks are also available for purchase during the layover at The Fruit Company. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, drinks, and picnic lunch — but no alcohol.
  • Wine Tasting: Due to limited capacity, wine tasting reservations are recommended for train passengers to visit Mt. Hood Winery during the layover. A VIP reservation can be purchased during the checkout process which will provide expedited service, a keepsake glass, and a coupon for a future visit. Alternatively, another option is to visit the Lounge Car on the train during the layover where beer and wine are also available for purchase.
  • Seating: Seats are assigned by Mt. Hood Railroad according to your ticket type. VIP, Premium, and Parlor have a table that seats 4. If your group has fewer than 4 tickets, you might be seated with someone else to fill the table, so if you want to ensure you don’t share a table, please make sure the number of tickets equals a multiple of 4. Note: Standard seating does not have a table. If you would like to be seated with another group, please book everyone under one reservation — or put the first & last name of the group you want to sit with in the comment section when booking.
  • Babies: Infant in arms available for ages 0-2
  • Wheelchairs: Parlor seating is the only option that can accommodate wheelchairs, so please select that option for pricing. Keep in mind, since this is a historical train, the width of the door is 30 inches. We have a lift, but unfortunately, we are unable to load or store electric wheelchairs. Also, wheelchairs will not fit through the bathroom doors, so please keep that in mind.
  • Assistance with Boarding: If anyone in your party needs a lift to board the train (such as use of walkers), please let us know in the comments when booking your reservation, so we can plan accordingly.
  • Pets: No Pets are allowed. For health and safety, anyone caught sneaking a pet onto the train is subject to a $100 fine, and they will not be allowed to board the train again after the layover in Pine Grove.
  • Cancellation Policy: If you would like cancellation flexibility, we highly recommend purchasing Cancellation+ when booking your reservation.  It allows you to cancel UP TO 24 HOURS before your departure time and receive a full cash refund minus service fees.

Adult (Indiv Ticket)

Ages 13 & older

Art In Motion (Apr 25)

Chairs • Table Seats 4 • Beverage Service • Art Activity

77 p/p

VIP - Adult

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar & Lounge Access • Snack & Bev

67 p/p

Premium

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar Access

57 p/p

Parlor - Adult

Chairs: Table Seats 4

47 p/p

Standard - Adult

Booth: No Table

37 p/p

Child (Indiv Ticket)

Ages 2 - 12

VIP - Child

Booth • Table Seats 4 • Lounge Access • Snacks & Bev

67 p/p

Premium - Child

Booth • Table Seats 4

47 p/p

Parlor - Child

Chairs: Table Seats 4

37 p/p

Standard - Child

Booth: No Table

27 p/p

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ENJOY A HISTORIC, UNIQUE TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE LOWER HOOD RIVER VALLEY

The orchard valley will be transformed into a beautiful canvas of blossoming trees, flowers, vines, and plants. To help plan your perfect day, we recommend arriving around 10:45am to have a leisurely experience and get your tickets at Will Call in the depot. The train will depart promptly at 11:30am and travel along the Hood River and past forest, orchards, and vineyards for approximately 45 minutes. Passengers will deboard for approximately 45-minutes where you can visit The Fruit Company and Mount Hood Winery during the layover. If you have lunch, there are picnic tables outside with mountain views, or you can eat on the train during the return trip of 45 minutes, returning to the depot at 2pm.

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  • VIP Seating

  • Lounge Car

  • Premium Seating

  • Parlor Seating

  • Standard Seating

  • Standard Seating

  • Spring Train

Art in Motion

Join us on our scenic Spring Train for a unique round-trip experience with local artist Jordan Kim with Found & Rewound.   We will be “painting in the parlor car” while enjoying the scenic views out the train windows as spring begins in Hood River.    No experience necessary, just bring your creative side as we roll along the train tracks and create a one-of-a-kind art project.  Table service will be provided with beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase.   The art project will focus on Spring with “mixed media,” and everyone will go home with a beautiful wood panel masterpiece. Tickets include: art instructor, art supplies, sense of community, 45 min layover at The Fruit Company, a masterpiece to take home just in time for Mother’s Day!

Departure Time: 11:30am, Friday, April 25

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