Medford, Talent & Lakecreek 1970s – 1980s Era Dinner Excursion Set – Foam Nest

Description

The Medford, Talent & Lakecreek Railroad, while primarily a freight railroad, did operate a number of dinner excursion trains to various landmarks and destinations, including Crater Lake, the Oregon coast, and the northern California Lava Beds. The Medford, Talent & Lakecreek Railroad was established in 1918 to serve the communities throughout Oregon’s Rogue Valley, helping move commodities to the Southern Pacific® interchanges. The success of the modest shortline revolved around serving various agricultural, timber, and manufacturing industries.