Jan 4 - 5 - CA
Skunk line, California Western RR
Motorcar Operators West starts the New Year right with an overnight trip from Willits to Fort Bragg. Fee$165. EC Glen Ford + Dave Balestreri. Narcoa insured excursion through the reconstructed tunnel.
Jan 11 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to Ellijay and McCaysville (subject to change due to track work) - Approx 56 miles round trip. Supper stop in McCaysville. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. EC Carl Hymen
Feb 1 - 2 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings – approx. 40 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to RPI. EC Leland Stewart EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Feb 8 - 9 - TX
Border Pacific Railroad (former Missouri Pacific)
Railroad Partners, Inc. 60 RT miles between Penitas and Rio Grande City each day. Track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River. Sturdy shoes and long pants required. No shorts or tennis shoes. Mentoring by permission. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $50. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 22 - 23 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings – approx. 40 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to RPI. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Mar 1 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO is sponsored run at Sunol. Cost $45. EC Steve Paluso.
Mar 1 - 2 - GA
Heart of Georgia/Hog West Railroad
Saturday Preston to Cordele RT 100 miles. Sunday Richland to Chattahoochee River. RT 56 miles. $125.00 SERO Affiliate Will Thompson
Mar 8 - OK
Stillwater Central RR
Heart of the Heartlands Museum trip from Stillwater to Pawnee and return. Two round trips. Each trip is approximately 41.5 miles RT. EC Drake Rice
Mar 8 - 9 - GA/TN FULL - waiting list
Georgia Northeastern RR & Tennessee Valley RR
First Narcoa excursion on these combined railroads. Travel through the 'eye' of the famous L & N Hook and Eye loop. Only two loops in the US. Reflectorized vest required. $200 to Atlanta Railcar Transportation c/o Bobby Moreman
Mar 15 - CA
Santa Cruz Big Trees Pacific Railroad
PRO run. Cost $95. EC Steve Paluso.
Mar 22 - 23 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings – approx. 40 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Mar 29 - 30 - OK
Farmrail RR
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of Clinton. Approx total mileage for both days 190 . EC Drake Rice
Mar 29 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run – Llano through Kingsland to Scobey Spur - appox 54 mi. RT. Second evening run planned, Fee $40 . Hy-rails welcome. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
April 5 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars - Connersville to Metamora. Approx 48 RT miles. Fee $55.00. EC Andy Sargent.
Apr 6 - IN
Indiana Transportation Museum
Great Lakes Railcars - Noblesville to Tipton appx 30 RT Miles. Fee $35.00. EC Andy Sargent.
Apr 6 - TN FULL - waiting list
Tennessee Valley RR
Ride the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR. Etowah to Copperhil. 94 miles Round Trip. Cost $95. SERO affiliate. Contact: Bill Delmar EC, Will Thompson EC.
Apr 6 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Rio Vista Junction. We will run to Bird's Landing in the morning and return for a trolley ride at 11:00 and then go to Meridian in the afternoon. $65 fee payable to MOW, EC Dave Balestreri
Apr 12 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville – Approx 26 miles RT. Supper stop in McCaysville. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. No car. Call or email if you plan on coming. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Apr 12 - 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings - approx. 40 miles RT. Actual location to be determined by EC prior to run.Cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Apr 12 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
History Run sponsored by PRO. This event will be hosted by one of our local historians. Cost $35. Tom Correa, EC in training
Apr 13 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
PRO run followed by a welding class given by Master Welder Carl Shellhorn. Second run if time permits. Fee $40. Contact Tom Correa for more information.
Apr 19 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
Motorcar Operators West will run 36 RT miles between Napa and St. Helena. 25 car limit. No mentoring, no hyrails. Fee $72. Send check and MOW registration form to EC Glen Ford
Apr 26 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride at Boone. RT approx 20 miles. Cost $20. Current membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ( $25) is a requirement. EC Carl Schneider
Apr 26 - 27 - NY
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Saturday, Olean, NY - Driftwood, PA & return. Approx 120 mile RT. Sunday, Olean, NY - Falconer, NY & return. Approx 100 mile RT. 30 car limit. ECs for this NEREX excursion are Rob Piligian & Al Elliott.
Apr 26 - 27 - WA
Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad
Two day PRO motorcar excursion out of Wilbur. Saturday - RT to Medical Lake. Sunday - RT to Coulee City. Approximately 195 total miles. 30 car limit. Excursion fee is $220. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Apr 26 - 27 - GA
Heart of Georgia Railroad
Mileage 130. Leave from Pitts, GA each day. Must wear a reflectorized safety vest or shirt. SAT, Pitts to Alamo (RT), SUN Pitts to Plains (RT) Cost for both days $175. Check to Bobby Moreman.
Apr 29 - WA
Pend Oreille Valley Authority RR
PRO motorcar excursion out of Newport. Run to Metaline Falls and return. Approximately 124 miles. 30 car limit. Run fee $80. Contact is EC Will Krasselt
May 2 - 4 - MS
Mississippi Delta Railroad
Friday: Supper Run Clarksdale to Hopson 6 RTM. Saturday: Clarksdale (south) to Swan Lake 60 RTM. Sunday.: Clarksdale (north) to Jonestown 66 RTM. $150. for all three days. SERO affiliate. Will Thompson EC, Chris Thompson EC in Training
May 3 - PA
Everett RR
Set-on in Hollidaysburg. Run 50-60 miles. 45 car limit. Price $50. Gary Shrey. NCRA excursion.
May 4 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Bellefonte to Tyrone and return. $55 to Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887 - Larry Maynard
May 5 - 6 - AZ
Southwest Tour - Grand Canyon Railway
Motorcar Operators West overnight 126 mile round trip excursion. $450 excursion fee. Contact Dan Berg.
May 8 - AZ
Copper Basin Railway
Hayden to Florence Jct. 100 miles RT. Cost $80. EC Doug Stivers. Checks payable to PRO.
MAY 10 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville – Approx 26 miles RT. Supper stop in McCaysville. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. No car. Call or email if you plan on coming. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
May 16 - 18 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride. Approx. 200 miles. Cost $25 per car. EC in training is William Bingman. Contact Carl Schneider
May 16 - 17 - NV
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators - Fee $100. EC Steve Paluso.
May 17 - IN
Indiana Railway Museum
Great Lakes Railcars is hosting a 1 day, 50 mile round trip from Jasper to French Lick. Fee $70. EC Andy Sargent.
May 17 - PA
Allegheny Valley Railroad
New Kensington to The Famous “Strip” district in Pittsburgh 48 mile round trip , Lunch in Pittsburgh, Scenic along the Allegheny river. Track excellent to industrial. Hy- Rails ok Over the ankle hard soled shoes and safety vests. EC John Gonder.
May 17 - 18 - MA /RI
Mass Coastal RR, Old Colony & Newport RR
Saturday, Mass Coastal, Cape Cod, MA, approx 90 miles RT. Sunday, Newport Secondary, Newport, RI, approx 30 miles RT, includes Sunday lunch and train ride. 40 car limit. EC's for this NEREX excursion are Gordan Wallick and the NEREX Team. Fee $205. This is a NON-mentoring excursion.
May 17 - 18 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings - approx. 40 miles RT. Actual location to be determined by EC prior to run.Cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl.
May 23 - 26 - NY
Saratoga and North Creek RR
Out of North Creek, NY. Date changed due to conllict with Mother's Day.. Great trip with added mileage up to the mine and full length of the line, night run planned. Craig W. Hartman, E.C.
May 24 - 25 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
PRO, in conjunction with Amador Central Railroad, will hold their 8th Annual Rail Fair Memorial Day Weekend. Fee is $45. Two runs on Saturday and one run on Sunday. Hobo camp available for overnighters. Contact Tom Correa for more information.
May 24 - 25 - CA
Amador Central Railroad Rail Fair
PRO annual Rail Fair. Fee $45. Three runs on Saturday and one run on Sunday. Hobo camp available for overnighters. Contact Tom Correa for more information.
May 24 - IN
Carthage, Knightstown & Shirley RR
About a 10 mile round trip. Fee $27 per car. Set on begins at noon. Contact Dave Verzi.
May 24 - 26 – WA & ID
PCC RR Colfax & St. Maries River RR
Memorial Day Weekend PRO motorcar excursion. First set on is Colfax WA. Saturday - RT to Thornton. Sunday - RT to Hooper. Monday - set on in St. Maries ID then RT to Plummer. Approximately 254 total miles. 30 car limit. Excursion fee is $240. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
May 24 - 26 - MN
Minnesota Northern / Dakota Northern Railroad
The First Iowa Division Memorial Day excursion. Mileage 336. EC for this ride is Don Schoeb
May 25 - CA
Placerville and Sacramento Valley RR
Latrobe Breakfast Run. 30 RT miles. $35.00 and $5.00 at the door for breakfast. Contact John Haverty
May 25 - IN
Indiana Eastern Railroad
About an 85 mile round trip. Fee $112 per day. Set on begins at 7:30 a.m. Travel south from Richmond, IN to near Fernald, Ohio. Contact Dave Verzi. (Combined fee for both May 24 & 25 is $135
May 31 - OK
Stillwater Central RR
Heart of the Heartlands Museum trip from Stillwater to Pawnee and return. Two round trips. Each trip is approximately 41.5 miles RT. Fee $20. EC Drake Rice
May 31 - Jun 1 - WA/OR
Palouse River & Coulee City RailRoad
Set on Walla Walla, WA thru. Milton-Freewater to Weston OR, to Dayton WA & To Wallula WA.194 miles
$145 per car. PRO Sponsored. EC Bill Andrews
Jun 2 - 5 - CO
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 3 ft Narrow Gauge
Set-on in Silverton Monday afternoon, Ride from Silverton to Rockwood and return on Tuesday, Silverton to Railroad Park wye on Wednesday, Silverton to Rockwood, return and setoff on Thursday. 192 miles. No Mentoring. Fee $330 per car. 20 car limit. Sign up ends May 1.C&TS run immediately follows. EC Philip Walters
Jun 5 - 8 - MI
Great Lakes Central Railroad Full. Waiting list Started
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. hosting 238 miles between Cadillac, Petoskey, & Traverse City, MI. Excursion fee $500.Mike Ford
Jun 6 - 9 - NM/CO
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 3ft. narrow gauge
Set-on in Chama, NM Friday, late afternoon. Ride from Chama to Big Horn and back on Saturday, Chama to Antonito on Sunday (overnight in Antonito), and back to Chama on Monday. 218 miles. No Mentoring. Fee $350 per car. 20 Car limit. Sign up ends May 1. A D&S run immediately precedes this. EC Philip Walters
Jun 7 - 8 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains RR Full. Waiting list Started
Overnight run with two delicious Rail-B-Que trackside cooked meals included. Andrews to Dillsboro, spend the night in Dillsboro at a track side hotel, then return to Andrews the next day. 102 total track miles. Cost $175.00 For additional info: Email EC and affiliate Tom Falicon
Jun 7 - 14 - MT FULL - waiting list
PRO Montana Three Rivers Tour
Mission Mountain Railroad at Eureka. Then on Montana Rail Link at Missoula. Then to MRL at Whitehall. Tour end on the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific on Saturday Total mileage approx 325. Fee $595. EC Bill Taylor. 25 car limit.
Jun 8 - OK
A-OK Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of Harrah to Midwest City back to Shawnee and return to Harrah. Approximately 68 miles round trip. Fee $25.00. EC Drake Rice
Jun 11-13 - CO
San Luis & Rio Grande RR
The First Iowa Division ride at Alamosa . Mileage approx. 300. Cost $250. EC Len Jones
Jun 13 - 14 - WA
Dayton Depot
Non NARCOA Event - West Coast Railroaders Group fundraiser ride in Dayton. Rides to the public sold to raise money. We will go to Prescott, WA on Friday and give several short rides on Saturday. Insurance provided by the museum. 20 car limit. Estimated mileage for both days 65.
Jun 13 - 15 - DE
Delaware Coast Line / Wilmington & Western RR
NCRA Delaware speeder riding. Friday afternoon - DCL’s Milton Branch; Saturday DCL’s Georgetown - Lewes; Sunday Wilmington & Western. Costs: DCL package $40.00/W&W $30.00, Total weekend $70.00, No car Limit. Contact: DCL John Schmidt / W&W Jamie Haislip
Jun 14 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay, – Approx 30 miles each round trip. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. No car limit. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Jun 14 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
RMD announces Creede Branch excursion, South Fork to Wasson & return. Cost $110. Round trip 40 miles. No hi-rails or A cars without turntables. Spark Arrestors required. Mentoring welcomed. Jon Keeling E.C.
Jun 19 - ME
Belfast & Moosehead Lake RR
NCRA excursion. This is the day before the NEREX ME Eastern excursion. 60 miles RT. 35 car limit. Contact: Jamie Haislip.
Jun 20 - 22 - ME FULL - waiting list
Maine Eastern Railroad
Friday, Former Maine Central Lower Road, Brunswick - Augusta. Approx 66 mile RT. Saturday, Brunswick - Rockland. Overnight at Rockland, return to seton on Sunday, approx 120 mile RT. Friday is optional, fees $40 for Friday, $165 for Sat & Sun. .30 car limit. EC Keith Knowlton. Mentoring available Friday only.
Jun 21 - 22 - PA
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars will run on the WNYP RR’s west end out of Meadville, PA. Saturday Meadville, PA to Corry, PA and return, totaling about 110 miles. Sunday Meadville to Oil City and return, 60 miles. $125 per car. 30 car limit. EC Brian Davis.
Jun 21 - 22 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings - approx. 40 miles RT. Actual location to be determined by EC prior to run.Cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl.
Jun 21 - 22 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride out of Redwood Falls. EC Dave Voeltz.
Jun 27 - 29 - CO
Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad
Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Division, 80 miles over three days. Cost $100 EC: Jerry Geiger,
Jun 28 - 29 - NJ
New York Susquehanna & Western Rwy Southern Division
The Mid Atlantic Motorcar Association 130 mile RT run. Approx 130 mies. Cost $175. ECs Craig Hartman, Chris Vitz. 35 car limit. Non-mentoring run. The NYS&W requires that ALL operators pass a Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee (NORAC) guidelines training class and test.
Jun 30 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 52 mile round trip between Two Harbors and Duluth, MN. Excursion Fee is $90 and includes lunch for 2. To Register, contact E.C. Michael P. Ford. E.C. in Training is Dave Otte.
Jul 4 - 5 - SK Full - Waiting list Started
Big Sky Rail, Ltd.
North Central Railcars hosting a 2-day, 208 mile trip between Macrorie - Beechy and Macrorie – Elrose. Excurison Fee $200.Mike Ford, E.C.
Jul 4 - 5 - OR
Oregon Pacific Railroad
The OPR is hosting a Non-NARCOA Speeders, Fireworks & Night Run on the East Portland Branch in Portland. Kevin Novak.
Jul 4 - 6 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Greenville to Winfield approx 120 miles RT. Friday is a clean up run, mileage shorter. Sat & Sun Full Distance runs. Mentoring on Friday only. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $80.00 for one or more days. Hosted by Railroad Partners, Inc. EC: Myron Malone
Jul 7 - 11 - SK Full - Waiting list Started
Great Western Rwy, Fife Lake Rwy, Red Coat Road and Rail
North Central Railcars, Ltd. hosting a 5-day, 600 mile trip (1-set-on) in southwest Saskatchewan. Excursion Fee $650 (includes 2 nights lodging). Mike Ford, E.C.
July 11 - 13 - NY
Delaware & Ulster RR
Camp out and run this old line in Arkville. A great time for all as we night run and day run this line in the beautiful Catskills. Dinner Train Excursion as well. ECs Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz.
Jul 11 - 13 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride between Centerville and Albia. Mileage 190. Cost $35 . EC Frosty Farrell,
Jul 12 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
McDade to Giddings - approx.. 44 miles RT. 2 runs during the day. Total mileage, 88mi. Contact EC Prior to run. Mentoring allowed. Fee $40 per car. EC: Leland Stewart.
Jul 12 - 13 - ID
Washington and Idaho Railway
Two days of public rides to raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Potlatch Depot. There will be no fees for the operators. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Jul 14 - 15 - SK
Great Sandhills Railway Full. Waiting list Started
North Central Railcars, Ltd. hosting a 2-day, 260 mile trip between Cantuar and Burstall. Excursion fee $225. Mike Ford, E.C.
Jul 19 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. There is no car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Jul 19 - 21 - NY
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Saturday-Monday, overnight Sunday, approx 250 RT miles. 30 car limit. EC for this NEREX excursion is Keith Knowlton. The fee for this three day package is $260, plus $128 Sunday night accomodation.
Jul 19 - 20 - SD
Dakota Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride at Britton. Mileage 260. Cost $80. EC Dave Voeltz.
Jul 19 - 20 - WV
West Virginia Central RR Full. Waiting list Started
Trip over Cheat Mountain. 170 plus miles Mountain railroading. Picnic lunch at Spruce for additional cost. NARCOA compliant Radio required. $160 per/car 35 car limit. John Gonder
Jul 25 - 26 - CO
Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad
Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Division, 50 miles over three days. Cost $75 EC: Jerry Geiger,
Jul 26 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade to Giddings - approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC Frank Glatzl
Jul 26 - 27- PA
North Shore Railroad and Shamokin Valley Railroads
July 26 –North Shore Railroad - Northumberland to Berwick and return. July 27 – Shamokin Valley Railroads - Sunbury to Shamokin and return. $90 to Central PA Excursions Larry Maynard
Jul 27 - QE
Quebec Central Railway
Charny to Vallee-Junction and return. 65 miles - $50 CA Louis-Francois Garceau EC
Jul 27 - 28 - CO
San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad
The Rocky Mountain Division run at Alamosa. Mileage approximately 155-180. Cost $175. EC Jon Keeling. EC in training Richard Reiff.
Jul 29 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
South Fork Co. RMD announces Creede Branch excursion,South Fork Colo.to Wasson & return. Round trip 40 miles. Cost $110. No Hi-rails or A-cars without turntables. Spark arrestors required. Mentoring welcomed. EC Jon Keeling. EC in training Richard Reiff.
Aug 1 - 3 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
First Iowa Division rides to the public fund raiser for restoring the Centerville Depot. The VFW August 2nd ride is not a NARCOA ride nor is it sanctioned by the First Iowa Division. The Friday night and Sunday morning rides will be covered by NARCOA insurance. The VFW is covering the insurance on Saturday. EC: Frosty Farrell
Aug 9 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. There is no car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Aug 9 - WV
South Branch Valley Railroad
102 miles round trip from Petersburg to Greensprings and return. Will pass Potomac Eagle Scenic Train and go through the “TROUGH”. Contact John Gonder. Fee is $65per/car Can be run with Western MD the following day by contacting Gary Shrey or Northern Central Railcar Assn.
Aug 10 - WV/MD
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
From Ridgeley, WV, to Frostburg, MD and return. Approx 34 round trip miles. Very scenic trip up the mountain, turn cars on a turntable at the top. 40 car limit. Price $40 per car. Gary Shrey
Aug 15 - 17 - OR
Coos Bay RailLink FULL - waiting list
PRO Coos Bay Rail tour. Noti, (west of Eugene approx. 12 miles) to Coos Bay 8/15, Coos Bay to Coquille and return 8/16, Coos Bay to Noti 8/17. Total mileage approx 250. Fee $395. EC Bill Bain, P.O. Box 1047, Newport, OR 97365. Checks payable to PRO. 30 car limit.
Aug 16 - IA
Iowa Northern Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride between Oelwein and Dewar,. This is in conjunction with Oelwein Railroad Days. Mileage is 40. EC Carl Schneider)
Aug 16 - 17 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
Madison / Nashville. Saturday - Shady Dale to Madison. 46 miles RT Sunday - Willacoochee to Valdosta. 96 miles RT. This is a SERO affiliate run. Cost $100 for both days. EC William Thompson, EC in training Frank Ahouse.
Aug 17 - 20 - CO
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 3 ft Narrow Gauge
Set-on in Silverton Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon Ride from Silverton to Cascade and return, Ride from Silverton to Rockwood and return on Monday, Silverton to Railroad Park wye on Tuesday, Silverton to Rockwood, return and setoff on Wednesday. 230 miles. No Mentoring. Fee $380 per car. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Aug 21 - 24 - NM/CO
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 3 ft Narrow Gauge
General meeting in Antonito, CO at 5:00pm Thursday, Aug. 21, followed by set-on. Ride from Antonito to Osier and back on Friday, Antonito to Cumbres Pass and back on Saturday, and Antonito to Osier and back on Sunday. Total approx. 248 miles. 20 car limit. No mentoring. Deadline for signing up is July 15. EC Jim McKeel
Aug 22- 24 -IN/MI FULL - waiting list
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. hosting 2-day, 150 mile trip between Ashley, In and Coldwater, MI. Excursion Fee $275 (includes 1 night lodging). Mike Ford, E.C.
Aug 30 - 31 - PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
Mid Atlantic Motorcar Association will be guests of Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton with up to a dozen of our cars representing NARCOA and you about our hobby and operating on their yard tracks at their Railfest 2014. EC's Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz
Aug 29 - Sep 1 - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride between Hill City and Keystone. Cost $80. EC Dave Voeltz
Sep 6 - 7 - NV
Virginia & Truckee RR
Motorcars Operators West excursion from Carson City to Virginia City during the World Famous Camel Races on the mountainous and historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad. One round trip each day. $110 dollars for both days. EC Dave Balestreri and John Haverty.
Sep 6 - 7 - ME/NH
Conway Scenic RR & Maine Central Mountain Division
Saturday & Sunday, approx 180 RT miles. 30 car limit. EC Gordan Wallick along with the NEREX Team. The fees for this one day optional excursion are Sat Mtn Div, $40, Sun CSRR, $125.
Sep 6 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT each day orMcDade to Giddings - approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart , (EC) Frank Glatzl
Sep 12 - 13 - MI
Coopersville & Marne Railway
Great Lakes Railcars night run to Marne on September 12 and two trips to Grand Rapids, estimated 56 miles, Saturday. $50 per car, 25 car limit. Checks payable to Great Lakes Railcars to Richard Dunton,
Sep 13 - VA
Fort Eustis US Army Transportation School RR
Run US Transportation Corps RR loop track on base with other branches. Approximately 25 miles for the day. NCRA excursion. (near Williamsburg) $30.00 Donation to benefit US Army MWR. Jamie Haislip
Sep 13 - OH
Willard Trainfest / Ashland Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars will display at the Willard Trainfest followed by a11 mile excursion on the B&O segment of the Ashland Railway, Willard to Plymouth. Fee is $20 and a request that you display your motorcar at the festival. OVR rule compliance required. EC Phil Linne.
Sep 13 - 14 - MT
Central Montana Rail
PRO will sponsor a “Judith Bridge Dedication” excursion over the operational segments of Central Montana Rail. Set on will be at Denton. Cost $145. 180 miles total. EC Bill Taylor
Sep 13 - Sep 22 - BC/WA
Vancouver Island, BC & Washington Tour
Motorcar Operators West invites you to join us on five railroads with high scenic value on Vancouver Island and the mainland. We will cover 435 miles. Fee $720. EC Dave Balestreri.
Sep 19 - 21- CO
Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad
Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Division, 80 miles over three days. Cost $100 EC: Jerry Geiger.
Sep 26 - 27 - IL
2014 Narcoa Annual Meeting
Sheraton -- Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. Meeting open to all paid NARCOA members. Members wishing to address the board or add items to the agenda, must contact President, Bill Schertle.
Sep 26 - 28 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
Rocky Mountain Division Fall Color excursion. South Fork, CO. 40 mile R.T. along the Rio Grande River. Sweeps & spark arrestors required. Cost $195. Jon Keeling EC, John Spiro, EC assisting.
Sep 27 - MO
Museum of Transportation – St. Louis
Great Lakes Rail Cars is looking for 4 motor cars & operators to give rides to the public as part of the “Go-By-Train” event hosted by the Museum and the NRHS St. Louis Chapter between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. No cost to the operator. NARCOA insured (Members Policy). EC Mike Ford
Sep 27 - CA
Amador Central R.R
Recreational Railroad Coalition Historical Society (RRCHS Fall Fun Run in conjunction with our annual business meeting. Free for Members of RRCHS. Cost for non members, $45.00. Contact Tom Correa for more information.
Sep 27 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade to Giddings - approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart, (EC) Frank Glatzl
Sep 27 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville & Mineral Bluff. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. There is no car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Sep 27 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride. Mileage 88.Cost $45. EC Frosty Farrell, Contact Carl Schneider.
Sep 28 - QE
Quebec Central Railway
Charny to Vallee-Junction and return. 65 miles - $50 CA Louis-Francois Garceau EC
Sep 28 - MO
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base
The First Iowa Division ride. Mileage 80. Cost $35. EC Frosty Farrell, Contact Carl Schneider
Oct 3 - 4 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
SERO Operation - St.Marys and Kingsland Via Kings Bay Spur 28 Miles. Will Operate with Steam Train Saturday. Excursion $50. Caboose Ride $12. Checks to EC Jay Boggs, Assisting Jim Garner, Will Thompson.
Oct 4 - OH
Ashland Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars 60 mile round trip on the former Erie Ry. portion of the Ashland Railway, Ashland to Mansfield. Fee of $80 includes lunch for 2. OVR rule compliance required. EC Phil Linne.
Oct 4 - CA
Niles Canyon Railroad
PRO, is sponsoring a Rides for the Public event.
Oct 4 - 5 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. run in conjunction with the SSW Symposium at Texas A&M University. Up to 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield each day. Mentoring with permission. Hyrails welcome. $80 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone, EC-in-Training Greg Michelin
Oct 4 - 5 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad and Union County Industrial Railroad
Oct 4 - Lycoming Valley Railroad - Williamsport to Jersey Shore and Muncy and return. $55. Oct 5th - Union County Industrial Railroad – New Columbia to Allenwood to Winfield and return. $35. Central PA Excursions, Larry Maynard
Oct 11 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Leland Stewart
Oct 11-12 – ID
Former Camas Prairie Railroad
Two day PRO motorcar excursion out of Lewiston. Saturday will be a 144 mile RT to Riparia on the Great Northwest RR. Sunday will be a 129 mile RT to Kamiah on the BG&CM. 30 car limit. Fee $215. EC Will Krasselt
Oct 11 - 12 MN
Minnesota Prairie Lines
The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride out of Redwood Falls. Mileage 188 miles. Cost is $100 per car. EC Dave Voeltz.
Oct 11 - 12 - PA
Delaware Lackawana RR
Mid-Atlantic Motorcar Association run over the route of the Phoebe Snow and on the trolley line. Set on in Scranton. About 130 miles of well maintained track. Cost $220. for two days. ECs Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz.
Oct 11 - 12 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
102 miles leaving from Elkins and return. Experienced operators only. No mentoring, Radios required. EC John Gonder. Fee $160.00 per/car. Download registration form on our website Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC
Oct 17 - 19 - OH
US Rail Jackson Division - City of Greenfield RR
Fri & Sat - Jackson, 90 round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch included. Sunday - Greenfield). City of Greenfield RR. 60 mile round trip, lunch included. Both trips - 25 car limit, no pets, OVR rules. Contact Jaime Samuell or Dave Verzi
Oct 17 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay, - Set-on at 3 PM at Davenport Wood Yard. Supper stop in Ellijay. Price $10 for active Blue Ridge Scenic volunteers and $15 for all others. Price includes both Friday evening and Saturday rides. Carl Hymen.
Oct 18 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Jasper, - Set-on at 8 AM at Davenport Wood Yard. Stop at Talking Rock, GA for Festival. Price $10 for active Blue Ridge Scenic volunteers and $15 for all others. Price includes both Friday evening and Saturday rides. Carl Hymen.
Oct 18 - CA posted
Amador Central Railroad
Fall History rides for the public. One run to Martel and back, 20 miles round trip for the day. Operators are needed to provide seats. No charge if you can provide two or more seats. If you can't provide seats, cost is $45 per car. This is a NARCOA sanctioned event. Please contact Tom Correa, EC ASAP if you can provide seats.
Oct 18 - OK
A-OK Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of McAlester to Red Oak and return. Approximately 92 miles. Cost $40.00. EC Drake Rice.
Oct 18 - 19 - PA & NY Full. Waiting list Started
Lehigh Railway, Owego & Harford Railway
Saturday, Lehigh Railway, Athens, PA, approx 100 RT miles. Sunday, Owego & Harford Railway, Owego, NY, approx 50 RT miles. 25 car limit. This is a non-mentoring excursion. EC for this NEREX excursion is Rob Piligian, along with the NEREX Team. Fee $165.
Oct 25 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run.This is our Fall Excursion. This is a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Oct 25 - 26 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic / Albany & Eastern Railroads
PRO motorcar excursion. Saturday - Seton at Garibaldi on Oregon Coast Scenic. Sunday on the Albany & Eastern setting on at Lebanon. Total mileage for both approx. 110. 30 car limit. Fee $175. Contact EC in training Kevin Novak. Bill Bain EC.
Nov 1 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride at Boone. RT approx 20 miles. Cost $20. Current membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ( $25) is a requirement. EC Carl Schneider.
Nov 1 - PA
Stewartstown RR/Northern Central RR
NCRA's annual Halloween excursion. Stewartstown RR in the morning. Set on for the Northern Central RR afternoon/evening ride will be 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Some night riding on this excursion. One day prices for that day will be $20 for one RR ride or $35 for both RR rides. contact Dean Grote
Nov 1 - 2 - GA Full. Waiting list Started
Hartwell Railroad
Toccoa to Elberton via Hartwell and Bowersville. 110 RT miles each day. $155.00 for both days. Safety vest/shirt required. you may register via email. Bobby Moreman EC/Affiliate.
Nov 7 - 9 - FL
Florida Central / Florida Northern Railroads
Friday from Eustis to Umatilla and return, then a night run to Mt Dora for dinner- total about 30 miles. Saturday, Eutis to Winter Garden and return - about 65 miles. Sunday from Ocala to Candler to Lowell and return - about 50 miles. Cost $175. Keith Mackey, EC. This is a SERO excursion.
Nov 7 - 9 - IN
US Rail
Kokomo. 100 approximate round trip miles, Friday evening run, with dinner. Fee: $190.00. OVR rules as well as additional railroad rules. No pets. Contact Jaime Samuell
Nov 8 - TX posted 09/05
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx. 42 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25. RPI members ride free. EC Leland Stewart
Nov 9 - CA posted 09/15
Western Railroad Museum
Motorcar Operators West railcar excursion. Rio Vista Junction. The event includes MOW's annual general meeting and a 12 mile Trolley ride. Fee $60. E C Dave Balestreri.
Nov 15 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - 1st Set-on at Noon at Davenport Wood Yard. 2nd Set-on at 3 PM. Supper stop 2nd trip or bring picnic. Price $5 for active Blue Ridge Scenic volunteers and $10 for all others. Carl Hymen
Nov 15 - 16 - NH
Hobo Railroad
The "Snowflake", Former B&M White Mountain Branch, overnight excursion, Concord, NH, to Lincoln, NH, Saturday, return on Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. 30 car limit. EC Gordan Wallick, along with the NEREX Team.
Nov 15 - 16 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of Clinton two days. Approximately total of 200 miles for trips. Cost $70. EC Drake Rice.
Nov 28 - NJ
NYSW Southern Division
Confirmed trip over the Southern Division of the NYSW. A great way to end the year before putting the car away for the winter, see the NYSW without leaves, a totally different view! Will travel to/from Hawthorne to Pelton, maybe further. Craig W. Hartman, E.C. Sponsored by Mid Atlantic Motorcar
Nov 28 - 30 - OR
Holiday Express
A non NARCOA rides for the public event hosted on the Oregon Pacific RR. This event is limited to experienced operators. Guy Howard
Nov 29 - IN
Indiana Transportation Museum
Annual Christmas ride with Santa, sponsored by Great Lakes Railcars. We will be traveling from Noblesville, IN to Tipton, IN with a stop for lunch. $40.00 per car. EC Andy Sargent
Dec 5 - 7 - OR
Holiday Express
A non NARCOA rides for the public event hosted on the Oregon Pacific RR. This event is limited to experienced operators. Guy Howard
Dec 6 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
Shady Dale to Madison - Twice. One Day Run and One Night Run. 96 RT Miles. SERO Affiliate Event. $65. Will Thompson 229-723-8231
Dec 6 - PA posted 11/17
Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society
The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society (BHRS) is hosting a Non-NARCOA event giving rides to the public during a Christmas Market that will be held alongside their 1 mile of track in Lemont, PA. 5 car limit. Experienced operators only, car must have a cab. There is no fee. Contact Cody Martin for details.
Dec 12 - 14 - OR
Holiday Express
A non NARCOA rides for the public event hosted on the Oregon Pacific RR. This event is limited to experienced operators. Guy Howard.
Dec 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade to Giddings – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Dec 13 - 14 - PA
North Shore Railroad and Union County Industrial Railroad
Dec 13 - Annual Toys for Tots on the North Shore Railroad. Northumberland to Berwick and return. $55.
Dec 14 - Union County Industrial Railroad - New Columbia to Winfield and return. $35. Larry Maynard.
Dec 31 - Jan 1 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains RR
Our New Years run is back! Run the entire line (52 miles) over a two day period regardless of what the weather is! The Sign-up fee of $165 includes a gala New Years Eve dinner party. There is a limit of 30 cars, sorry no mentoring on this run. Tom Falicon, EC
Excursions Held On A Regular Basis
January 01, 2013 - February 01, 2014 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. will host NARCOA motorcar runs from Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to near Giddings, TX – approx 23 miles RT on various dates. Additional information at RPI website. Contact Leland Stewart 10057 Palomino Canyon Converse, TX 78109 210-863-5397 cell
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - PA
Northern Central Railroad
Excursions on the Northern Central Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to York, Pa on various dates. E.C. Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details.
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - GA
Heart Of Georgia–West Railroad
Southeast Railcar Operators, Inc. will be having NARCOA Motor Car runs and workdayson the HOG West Railroad from Richland, Ga. to Omaha, Ga. on various dates. Contact Will Thompson E.C. 229-723-8231 Home or 229-359-5701 Cell Or Larry Crowe, E.C., Home 229-776-5882, Cell 229-326-3736.
June 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - GA
SERO will be having motorcar car runs on the Cater Parrott Rail net from Valdosta to Willacoochee on various dates contact Will Thompson E.C. Home 229-723-8231 or Cell 229-359-5701
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - PA
Stewartstown Railroad
Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to Stewartstown, Pa on various dates. Northern Central Railcar Association E.C. Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details. |