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Southern Oregon train ride is trip through the Cascades — and time
Southern Oregon train ride is trip through the Cascades — and time
Southern Oregon train ride is trip through the Cascades — and time

Published on: 07/31/2026

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Passengers aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight move to the upper-level sightseer car if they want to look at the scenery through expanded windows and even skylights.Todd Kepple, who has been a volunteer interpretive guide on the Coast Starlight route from Klamath Falls to Eugene for more than 25 years, informs passengers about the region's geology and history.Amtrak passengers get a sunset view of Mount McLoughlin over Upper Klamath Lake.Amtrak's Eugene Depot is in the heart of historic downtown Eugene surrounded by hotels, fine dining, shopping and performing artsAmtrak's Eugene Depot is in the heart of historic downtown Eugene surrounded by hotels, fine dining, shopping and performing artsDocent Todd Kepple conducts a trivia quiz with passengers on the Amtrak train from Eugene to Klamath Falls on June 20, 2026.Volunteer guides Jean Turgesen and husband Todd Kepple presented passengers on the Amtrak train from Klamath Falls to Eugene with fun regional facts on June 20, 2026.Todd Kepple conducting a geology class on the Amtrak train from Klamath Falls to Eugene on June 20, 2026.Todd Kepple shows a piece of mountain mahogany wood, offered as a prize in his Oregon trivia contest.Todd Kepple on the Amtrak train from Eugene to Klamath Falls on June 20, 2026 conducting a trivia quiz and handed out prizes like a replica of the Golden Spike.Passengers ride the Coast Starlight train while on vacation or visiting family.Todd Kepple said riding the Coast Starlight Train “is a beautiful way to get out of town, travel safely and enjoy some time away for the day.The Coast Starlight Train has a traditional Dining Car serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a lower-level cafe with casual meals, snacks and drinks.The Amtrak train from Eugene to Klamath Falls on June 20, 2026.Retired railroad employee Greg Casassa working with docent Todd Kepple holds a cup of water with a chunk of mountain mahogany wood that has sunk, demonstrating the density of the tree's wood.Amtrak passengers get a sunset view of Mount McLoughlin over Upper Klamath Lake.The Amtrak Train Station in Klamath Falls, Oregon is within walking distance from downtown Klamath Falls and close to museums, parks and restaurants.The Amtrak Train Station in Klamath Falls, Oregon is within walking distance from downtown Klamath Falls and close to museums, parks and restaurants.An historic photo of the Klamath Falls train station, which now serves Amtrak, shows both motor vehicles and horse-drawn passenger busses.

Passengers aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, the famous long-distance train between Seattle and Los Angeles, head to the upper-level sightseer car for expansive views of the scenery. Through wide windows and skylights, they can watch the ocean, mountains and forests go by.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2026/07/why-passengers-on-this-scenic-oregon-train-ride-are-putting-down-their-phones-and-talking-to-strangers.html

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