Sumpter Valley Engineer's Gallery

05/08/2026

Apricots are growing behind the old house, and the shrubs are blooming nicely.

05/01/2026

Old equipment.

04/16/2026

Selling tickets now.

04/11/2026

50 year anniversary is a big deal.

Folks, get your cameras ready!
You heard the whisperings at Winterail as Caden slapped a sticker on your back and now we’re here with the tea.

We have confirmed a photo charter with Lerro Photography during the 50th Anniversary and tickets are on sale NOW!

Two full days of picturesque “Kodak Moments” including early morning steam ups, a night shoot, and excursions with photo run-bys in between.

If you’ve dreamed of getting the perfect picture of a historic steam locomotive in one of Oregon’s prettiest valleys, here’s your opportunity. We will be running a mix of passenger and freight trains throughout the railroad, including our own #3 Heisler, wood-fired steam locomotive.

Tuesday June 16 will start in the early morning and end with a night shoot at the water tower.

Wednesday June 17 will also start early and conclude in the evening with eastern Oregon’s beautiful Elkhorn Mountain Range at golden hour.

Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly. More details can be found on our website by clicking “BOOK NOW” or use the link below

Sumpter Valley RR Photo Charter:
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Photo by Lerro Photography

04/11/2026

Flying animals in my yard.

03/21/2026

It lands on the field road at the end.

03/17/2026

Everything seems to be early.

Asparagus is already big enough to pick at Brogan. Quite a bit early this year.

05/30/2022

Sharing irises in my yard, instead of picking them to put at the cemetery. It is far too windy and rainy for me to leave the house today.

01/23/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjhHDRJALO4 is the link to my YouTube channel video. Please share.

Locomotives have tires and wheels, too. Sometimes they get worn out and need to be changed. Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration had some tires to change seve...

08/24/2020

Chukars are a beautiful bird in Eastern Oregon, and the mascot of Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario Oregon. I have taken pictures of them, and added products to my zazzle sale site, like the cards shown. If you want to get this photo on other products, contact me, and I can arrange that.

Chukar at Brogan Oregon, 2017.

06/11/2020

https://www.zazzle.com/store/cindychris takes you to my sales page that includes Father's Day gifts. Click on the link for accessories if you need a tie for dad.