Jan 9 - 10 - GA
Heart Of Gerorgia RR / Cater Parrott Railnet
Saturday - Preston to Cordele, approx. 100 RT, Sunday - Willacoochee to Valdosta, approx. 90 RT. Cost $155.00 weekend. SERO Event. Contact: Will Thompson
Jan 9 - 10 - TX posted 12/21
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Jan 23 - 24 - TX posted 12/21
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Jan 31 - CA
Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad
Breakfast run to Latrobe and Motorcar Operators West board meeting. The MOW board meeting will fallow our return to Folsom. Cost is $35.00 and $6.00 at the door for breakfast. Registration and check to EC John Haverty
Feb 20 - CA
Fillmore & Western Railway
Fillmore - 51 miles. Meet the train in Santa Paula for lunch. Run fee is $82.50 includes one lunch. Limit 24 cars. No passenger trailers or home-built cars. Wayne Parsons EC,
Feb 20 - 21 - TX posted 12/21
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. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $50.00. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 27 - 28 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Mar 5 - 6 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Mar 12 - 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc.
Mar 19 - 20 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Mar 26 - OK
A-OK Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum, is hosting a trip out of Harrah. Total miles for the day will be 92 between Midwest City, OK and Shawnee, OK. Cost $40 per unit.EC Drake Rice.
Mar 26 - 27 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Apr 1 - PA
Allentown & Auburn RR
An afternoon of motorcar running between Kutztown and Topton (aprox 10 miles R/T). Number of repetitions to be determined on that day. Cost: $25.00 This is a NCRA sponsored event. EC John (Boomer) Schmidt
Apr 2 - PA
West Chester Railroad
Second NCRA excursion on this railroad. We will make multiple trips from West Chester to Glen Mills, a distance of 7.7 miles. Our route will follow Chester Creek and pass a number of historic railroad stations. Cost for the day is $30 per car. There will be a 25 car limit. EC Jamie Haislip
Apr 3 - PA
Colebrookdale RR (former Eastern Berks)
Travel from Boyertown to Pottstown, RT of about 17 miles. Multiple trips will be made. This is a very scenic country railroad. NARCOA rules will be observed. 25 car limit. $30 per car. coordinator Gary Shrey
Apr 3 - TN Full. Waiting List Started
Hiwassee River RR- TVRM (Hiwassee Loop)
Ride through the Hiwassee River Gorge and around the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR. Etowah to Copperhill. 86 miles Round Trip. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $95. Bill Delmar EC
Apr 9 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa 26 mile run to St Helena for lunch & return. Run fee $100, limit 25 cars, no hirails. EC Carl Shellhorn
Apr 9 - 10 - PA Full. Waiting List Started
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Overnight trip out of Jim Thorpe -160-180 miles. Applications will be sent by e-mail. $370 includes overnight accommodations and meal. Gary Shrey
Apr 9 - 10 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run. Wildflowers and wildlife. Saturday, Llano to Scobee Spur. 54 Miles RT. Sunday, McDade to Giddings. 44 Miles RT. Fee: $50 for both days.EC Leland Stewart
Apr 10 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Rio Vista Junction. Motorcar Operators West will run to Bird's Landing in the morning and return for a vintage trolley ride at 11:00 and then go out to Canon in the afternoon. $65 fee. EC Dave Balestreri
Apr 15 - 17 - FL
Florida Central / Florida Northern Railroads
Friday from Eustis to Umatilla and return, then 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.
Apr 16 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
"Spring Photo Run". Enjoy the beautiful green hills of the AMC. Two runs from Ione to Martel and back. Total 40 miles. $45 run fee. EC Tom Correa
Apr 23 - CA Full. Waiting List Started
Santa Cruz & Big Trees/Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay RR's
PRO and MOW will together sponsor an excursion from Felton to Bonny Doon and return with a lunch stop in Santa Cruz. Fee $125. 25 car limit. EC's are Steve Paluso, Carl Shellhorn, Bill Schertle, and Dave McClain.
Apr 23 - 24 - MA
Mass Coastal/Cape Cod Central RR
Approx 185 miles RT. 100 miles virgin rail. 35 car limit. EC Gordan Wallick. The fee for weekend package $230. This is a NON-mentoring excursion.
Apr 23 - 24 - GA
Heart of Georgia Railroad
132 RT miles RT each day from Pitts, Ga. $175 both days. EC and affiliate Bobby Moreman.
Apr 23 - 24 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT each day or McDade to Giddings - approx. 42 miles RT each day. This is a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart
Apr 23 - 24 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum two day trip on the Farmrail System out of Clinton. Total miles for two days approximately 205. Cost $70. EC Drake Rice.
Apr 23 - 24 - WA
Palouse River & Coulee City RR
Pacific Railcar Operators. Set on in Colfax. Saturday - RT to Thornton. Sunday - RT to Hooper. Approximately 214 total miles. 30 car limit. Excursion fee$150. EC Will Krasselt . ECIT is Mike Phelps.
Apr 30 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride from Boone to Wolf. 11 miles RT . Three trips during the day and a night run. Cost $30 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25) which is a railroad requirement. EC Carl Schneider,
Apr 30 - OH
Ohio Terminal RR
Two 20 mile round trip excursions. Lunch and Ohio Valley Railcars meeting between trips. 30 car limit.EC Jaime Samuel.
Apr 30 - TX
Heart of Texas Railroad
Run from Brady to Lometa, approximately 117 RT miles. Fee $100. Advanced registration required. EC Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Jerry Light.
Apr 30 - PA
Everett RR
Annual excursion . Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg 55-60 total miles. Roaring Spring station lunch stop. $45. EC Gary Shrey.
May 1 - WV/MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
The annual excursion. Set-on will be at the engine house in Ridgeley, WV. We will travel to Frostburg and turn on the turntable. 34 Total miles. Set-off by 3 PM. $40. EC Gary Shrey.
May 6 - 8 - MS
Mississippi Delta Railroad
Friday set on Clarksdale (Hopson Plantation) Evening run to downtown Clarksdale and back, 7 miles RT. Saturday Clarksdale to Swan Lake, 52 miles RT. Sunday Clarksdale to Lula, 46 miles RT. Mentoring by permission. Cost, $125 per car. SERO affiliate. EC Chris Thompson
May 7 - OH
Toledo Train Day
Motorcar operators are invited to display and operate their motorcars. Space for 10 cars. No fee event, NARCOA insurance required. Contact Phil Linne.
May 7 - 8 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
May 14 - 15 - MN
St. Croix Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride Rush City. Cost is $60 per car. EC Don Schoeb
May 21 - IN
French Lick Scenic Railway
Great Lakes Railcars 50 mile round trip from Jasper to French Lick. Fee $70. For details contact EC Andy Sargent
May 21 - 22 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
May 21 - 22 - NY/PA
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Saturday, Olean, NY - Sterling Run, PA & return, approx 120 mile RT. Sunday, Olean, NY - Wellsville, NY & return, approx 76 mile RT. Fee $175. 25 car limit. This is a non-mentoring excursion. NEREX EC Rob Piligian.
May 25- 31 CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
South Fork. - Rocky Mountain Division event. 21 miles from South Fork to Wasson & return. Sweeps and spark arrestors required. Mentoring welcomed. Admission to workers is free, E.C. Jon Keeling with John Spiro assisting.
May 28 - 29 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
"Rail Fair". This is an annual non NARCOA event giving rides to the public. We need volunteers to give rides. This is our big event that helps us to maintain the AMC. EC Tom Correa
May 28 - 30 - MN / ND
Minnesota Northern / Dakota Northern Railroads
The First Iowa Division ride. Mileage for this ride roughly 290 miles. The first MNN ride begins at Thief River Falls, MN., the DN ride starts at Grafton, ND, and the second MNN ride will be out of Crookston, MN. Cost is $150 per car. EC Don Schoeb
May 28 - 30 – ID Full. Waiting List Started
Eastern Idaho Railroad
Motorcar Operators West. Saturday -Twin Falls Branch from Burley to Twin Falls to Buhl and return to Burley, Sunday - Burley to Declo to Minidoka and return to Burley. Monday North Side Branch from Burley to Rupert to Jerome and return. 278 miles. 25 motorcar limit. Cost $310. Dan Berg
May 31 - Jun 2 - CO posted 03/04
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 3 day trip between Silverton and the Animas Valley north of Durango in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. 160 miles round trip. Excursion fee is $315. No mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Jun 3 - 5 - CO/NM
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 3 day trip between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO over Cumbres Pass and along the scenic Toltec Gorge. 155 miles round trip. Excursion fee for all 3 days is $325. No Mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Jun 3 - 5 - MI Full. Waiting List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting a motor excursion in the northwestern corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula covering approximately 238 miles. Excursion fee is $525 and includes 2 nights lodging & breakfast. 30 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jun 4 - 5 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Up to 120 miles round trip between Greenville and Winfield. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $80 covers one or both days. Advance registration required. EC's Myron Malone, Greg Michelin
Jun 4 - 5 - NC Full. Waiting List Started
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Rail-B-Que/Overnight run w/ stay in Dillsboro, NC trackside hotel. 102 rt miles $175. (does not include hotel) Tom Falicon EC/
Jun 4 - 5 - TX posted 03/04
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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Jun 4 - 5 - ID
Former Camas Prairie Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators 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 Bountiful Grain & Craig Mountain RR. 30 car limit. Excursion fee is $220. Contact is EC Will Krasselt. ECIT Mike Phelps.
Jun 6 - 12 - MT Full. Waiting List Started
2016 Montana Tour
The excursion will cover approximately 425 miles over three subdivisions Montana Rail Link and Central Montana Rail Inc. Mail run fee check of $535 made out to PRO to EC Bill Taylor.
Jun 12 - OH/MI posted 03/18 Full. Waiting List Started
Ann Arbor Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars hosting a 1-day, 82 mile round trip between Toledo, OH and Ann Arbor,MI on the Ann Arbor Railroad. Excursion fee is $135 per car and covers trip fee, insurance, gratuities, and other excursion costs. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jun 17 - 19 - ME
Central Maine & Quebec Railroad
Friday, Former Maine Central Lower Road, Brunswick - Gardiner & return, approx 52 miles RT. Saturday, Brunswick - Rockland. Overnight at Rockland, return Sunday, approx 120 mile RT. WW&F museum sidetrip Saturday. Fee for 3 day package $385, includes overnight accommodation in Rockland. 40 car limit. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton.
Jun 18 - OR posted 03/24
Albany & Eastern Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators. Run will be from set-on at Lebanon round trip to Sweet Home on former Oregon Electric track, Approximately 28 miles. $120/car. EC Bill Bain, , 541-961-0600. Details HERE.
Jun 18 - OH
Youngstown & Southeastern RR
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion from Rogers to North Lima and return. Approximately 26 miles round trip with two trips planed. Excursion fee $65. EC Jeff Levengood
Jun 18 - 27- BC & WA
Vancouver Island, Canada & Washington State Tour
Motorcar Operators West invites you to join us on five mountain railroads all with high scenic value on Vancouver Island and in Washington state. We will cover 435 miles and spend a free day in Victoria. Fee $999. EC Dave Balestreri.
Jun 18 - 19 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc .ECmLeland Stewart
Jun 18 - 19 - PA
Delaware Lackawanna RR
Join MAMA as we ride the DL, the Carbondale and time permitting, the Laurel Trolley line. Cost is $250, and rides should cover approx. 150 miles. EC Craig W. Hartman
Jun 19 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators. Run will be from set-on at Garibaldi to the former Naval Air Station Tillamook, then back through Garibaldi to Salmonberry and the end of track and return to Garibaldi. Approximately 100 miles. $160/car. EC Bill Bain
Jun 22 - 23 - CO
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
Colorado Tour, Leadville, 1st segment of Colorado Tour, Rocky Mountain Division, 40 miles over two days. Cost $70. EC Jerry Geiger
Jun 24 - 26 AL/MS Full. Waiting List Started
Alabama Southern Railroad
Set on Friday. Saturday - Tuscaloosa, ALto Columbus, MS - approx 100 miles RT. Sunday - Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, AL - approx 30 miles RT. Cost $150, 22 car limit. Mentoring by permission. EC Chris Thompson EC's in training Jonathan Blair / Chris Ashworth. SERO Affiliate.
Jun 24 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
South Fork Co. In conjunction with excursions held on the L,C&S at Leadville, and LaVeta to Alamosa, the Rocky Mountain Division will host 2 runs on June 24 on 21 miles of track between South Fork and Wasson. Cost $115. Spark arrestors and sweeps required. Mentoring welcomed. Jon Keeling EC, John Spiro assisting.
Jun 25 - 27 - CO Full. Waiting List Started
San Luis & Rio Grande and San Luis Central Railroads
Rocky Mountain Division Colorado event, based out of Alamosa in the San Luis Valley. Mileage over two railroads is 220. Cost $250 for the two days of operation. EC Richard Reiff. 25 car limit.
Jun 25 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
Free "Thank you Run" for RRCHS Members. EC Tom Correa
Jun 25 - 26 posted 02/05
West Virginia Central Railroad
Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC , Two day excursion from Elkins to Spruce/Big Cut on Saturday then Elkins to Tygart JCT on Sunday. Aprox 170 Rt miles experienced operators and permanently installed radios required.
Fee $170 / 35 car limit, John Gonder
Jun 30 - Jul 3 OR
Coos Bay Rail Link
PRO Excursion , Coos Bay. 235 RT miles. Vaughn to Coos Bay. Coos Bay to Coquille. Two overnights in Coos Bay. Return to Vaughn. 30 car limit. $430 per car includes Friday night dinners. No hy rails. No smoking/electronic cigarettes. EC Bill Andrews
Jul 2 - 3 MN
St Croix Valley Railroad
Saturday from Rush City to Harris for dinner, 15 miles. Sunday, Rush City to North Branch, then Hinckley and return, 70 miles. One or both days $60. 25 car limit. North Central Railcars, Ltd. EC David Otte
Jul 5 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a “Rail and Sail” motor car excursion. The trip will cover approximately 52 miles and includes a 1-3/4 hour Duluth Harbor Tour. The excursion fee is $135 and includes the Harbor Tour and lunch for 2. 25 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford
Jul 7 - ND posted 01/01
Northern Plains Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion between Fordville and Munich. Participants will travel approximately 120 miles. Excursion fee is $150 and includes lunch for 2 in Munich. 25 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford
Jul 8 - 10 - NE posted 04/29
Nebraska Northwestern Railroad
The First Iowa Division non-NARCOA insured ride in Chadron in conjunction with the annual Fur Trader's Day celebration. Mileage is 10 miles round trip and we'll run this twice plus the public rides. EC Dave Voeltz.
Jul 9 - 10 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Jul 9 - ID posted 05/27
Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway
Public rides to help raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Potlatch Depot. There will be no fees for the operators. Total miles for the day will be about 100. EC Will Krasselt. ECIT is Mike Phelps.
Jul 9 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO ride for the public.
Jul 9 - 11 - NY Full. Waiting List Started
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Saturday - Monday, overnight Sunday, approx 244 RT miles. 30 car limit. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton. Three day package fee $428. Sunday night accomodation included. 30 car limit.
Jul 10 - MB
Keewatin Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion between Sherritt Jct. and Pukatawagan. Participants will travel approximately 198 miles. Excursion fee is $125 (USD or CDN). There is a 25 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford
Jul 12 - SK
Torch River Rail
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion between Choiceland and Nipawin,. We will run the route twice for a total of 104 miles, including a 1,907’ long trestle. Excursion fee is $125 (US or CDN). 25 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford
Jul 13 - SK
Northern Lights Rail
North Central Railcars, Ltd. 70 mile round trip between Birch Hills and Melfort on Northern Lights Rail. This is Saskatchewan’s newest shortline railroad. Excursion fee of $60 (USD or CDN) cover the excursion fee, gratuities, and other miscellaneous excursion expenses. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 14 - 15 - SK
Big Sky Rail
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion between Macrorie and Eatonia. Participants will cover approximately 240 miles. Excursion fee of $450 (USD) or $500 (CD) also includes bus transportation and overnight lodging in Kindersley. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 18 - 19 - SK
Great Sandhills Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. trip between Cantuar and Burstall. Participants will travel approximately 260 miles. Excursion fee is $400 (USD) or $450 (CD) and includes lunch for 2, bus transportation and overnight accommodations in Medicine Hat, AB. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 22 - 24 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride in Centerville. Cost $40 per car. Mileage 65 miles and we will have abbreviated rides on Friday night and Sunday morning. EC Frosty Farrell. Contact Carl Schneider
Jul 23 - 24 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Jul 23 - 24 - PA
North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads – Annual Central PA Weekend
Central PA Excursions 86 mile ride over the North Shore Railroad on Saturday, and 50 miles on the Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. The Central PA Chapter of the NRHS will be our hosts at a picnic at the White Deer Station Saturday night. Registration fee $95. Larry Maynard
Jul 30 - 31 - PA Full. Waiting List Started
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars presents “Meadville Summer”. Set on Friday night. Saturday: Meadville to Corry, then return, about 90 miles. Motorcars remain on the track overnight. Sunday: Meadville to Oil City and return; 70 miles. $145 per car. 30 car limit. EC Brian Davis.
Aug 5 - 7 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
First Iowa Division rides to make money for the VFW in Centerville. Free for those giiving rides to the public. Rides on Friday night and Sunday morning. VFW insurance Saturday, NARCOA insurance Friday and Sunday. EC Frosty Farrell.
Aug 6 - 7 - MA Full... Waiting List Started
Providence & Worcester Railroad
Saturday & Sunday, approx 180 RT miles. EC for this NEREX excursion is Keith Knowlton. The fee for this weekend package is $200. There will be a 40 car limit for this excursion. This is a non-mentoring excursion.
Aug 6 - 7 WV Registration Closed
South Branch Valley Railroad
30th Anniversary running of the SBV. 102 RT miles. Saturday , Romney to Petersburg and return, Dinner on the train Sat. Eve. Sunday, Romney to Greenspring and return. $95per/car. EC John Gonder Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC
Aug 13 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
Nashville to Willacoochee, turn head to Valdosta and return to Nashville. Cost is $50.00 paid at set-on time Saturday. 90 rt miles give or take. EC Frank Ahouse
Aug 13 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Central PA Excursions will host a ride from Bellefonte to either Tyrone or Mill Hall and return if the main line is available. If not, we will ride the Bellefonte Secondary. The exact itinerary will be set by the railroad that day due to train traffic. Lots of welded rail. Registration fee - $60. Larry Maynard
Aug 13 - 14 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Aug 14 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Central PA Excursions will host a ride on the 50 miles RT of the Lycoming Valley Railroad from Williamsport, PA to Jersey Shore, PA and back and from Williamsport to Montgomery, PA and back. Registration fee - $60.00. Larry Maynard
Aug 18 - 21 - OR
Coos Bay Railink
PRO Excursion, 3 day 235 miles round trip Vaughn to Coquille and back. 30 car limit. $430 per car includes Friday night welcome dinner. No hyrails. No smoking/electronic cigarettes. EC Guy Howard.
Aug 19 - 21 - IN/MI
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting excursion between Ashley, IN and Coldwater, MI. The trip will cover approximately 150 miles. Excursion fee is $275 and includes overnight lodging in Coldwater, MI. There is a 35 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Aug 24 - 25 - ON Full... Waiting List Started
Huron Central Railway
Great Lakes Railcars is hosting motor car excursion over a portion of the Huron Central Railway (ex-CP Webbwood Sub). Total miles will be approximately 282. Excursion fee is $400 (USD) or $450 (CDN) and includes overnight accommodations in Espanola, ON. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Aug 27 - OH
Ashland Railway
Mansfield, Ohio 60 mile round trip with lunch included. 35 car limit. NARCOA insurance required, OVR Affiliate excursion, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Aug 27 - IA
Iowa Northern Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride from Clarksville to Manly. Mileage about 100 miles for the day. Cost $60 per car. EC Carl Schneider
Aug 28 - Sep 2 - ON Full... Waiting List Started
Ontario Northland Railway
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting a trip in beautiful northern Ontario between North Bay and Hearst. Total miles will be approximately 734. Excursion fee of $1,900 (USD) or $2,100 (CDN) includes 5 nights lodging, breakfasts, lunches, and more. There is a 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Aug 30 - Sep 1- CO
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 3 day trip between Silverton and the Animas Valley north of Durango in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. 160 miles round trip. Excursion fee is $315. No mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Sep 2 - 5 - CO/NM
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 3 day trip between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO over Cumbres Pass and along the scenic Toltec Gorge. 180 miles round trip. Excursion fee is $360. No Mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Sep 3 - 4 - 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 2016. EC Craig W. Hartman
Sep 9 - 10 - NH
New Hampshire Central RR / Conway Scenic RR
Friday, New Hampshire Central / Conway Scenic, Hazens, Groveton, North Conway approx 94 miles. Saturday, Conway Scenic, North Conway to Hazens, approx 44 miles. 30 car limit. The $355 fee includes Friday night accomodations. Registrations must be received by August 9th. NEREX EC Dan Peck.
Sep 10 - OH
Willard Trainfest - Ashland Railway
Willard, Ohio Display motorcars with 10 mile round trip. NARCOA insurance required, OVR Affiliate excursion, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Sep 10 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
"End of Summer" NARCOA Run. 40 miles total. $45.00 run fee. EC Tom Correa
Sep 10 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Sep 16 - 19 - CO
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
Fall Color Special, Leadville, Rocky Mountain Division, 80 miles over three days. Cost $100. three days/$55 one day. EC Jerry Geiger
Sep 17-18 - OR
IN&P and WURR
PRO excursion 160 miles round trip Island City to Joseph and back. Limit 25 cars run fee $215. EC Guy Howard
Sep 23 - 25 - IN posted 08/16
US Rail
Kokomo. 133 approximate round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch provided on Sunday. Fee: $225. OVR rules as well as additional railroad rules. No pets. Contact Jaime Samuell.
Sep 24 - 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 will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Sep 30 - Oct 1 - IL
2016 Narcoa Annual Meeting
Sheraton - Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. Meeting is open to all NARCOA Members. Any member wishing to address the Board or add items to the Agenda, or to secure a room at the NARCOA rate must contact President, Bob Knight.
Oct 1 - 2 - AL
Autauga Northern Railroad
Saturday set on and run Prattville to Maplesville (75 RTM) Sunday Prattville to Billingsley (50 RTM) Cost $150 per car - 22-car limit. Mentoring by permission. SERO affliatte. EC Chris Thompson, EC's in training, Jonathan Blair & Chris Ashworth
Oct 1 - 2 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Up to 120 miles round trip between Greenville and Winfield. In conjunction with the Cotton Belt Regional Railroad Symposium at Texas A&M University - Commerce, TX. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $80 covers one or both days. Advance registration required. EC Myron Malone, EC Greg Michelin.
Oct 7 - 9 - SD
Black Hills Central RR
The First Iowa Division ride at Hill City, SD. Cost $80 per car. Mileage is 18 miles per round trip and we'll ride the line several times. EC Dave Voeltz
Oct 8 - 9 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Leland Stewart 210-863-5397
Oct 8 - PA
The Stourbridge Line
Central PA Excursions will host a 48 mile RT ride from Honesdale to Lackawaxen and back. Registration fee - $60.00. Larry Maynard
Oct. 8 - 9 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
The Rocky Mountain Division fall color run from South Fork to Wasson Wye, near Creede. 21 miles of track. Free for Rocky Mountain Division members in good standing. All others $110 for the 2 days. Sweeps and Spark Arrestors will be required, mentoring welcomed. E.C. Jon Keeling
Oct 9 - 10 - NY posted 06/26
Lehigh Railway/Owego & Harford Railway
Sunday & Monday, approx 150 RT miles. EC for this NEREX excursion is Rob Piligian. Fee $150, Monday lunch included. 25 car limit. This is a non-mentoring excursion.
Oct. 10- SD
Dakota Southern Railway Corporation (DSRC)
The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride between Murdo and Kadoka following the Black Hills ride over the weekend. Mileage for this ride will be 60 - 80 miles depending on progress. Cost is $30 per car. EC is Dave Voeltz.
Oct 15 - IN / OH
Indiana Eastern RR
Saturday - Richmond, IN to Fernald, OH, about 80 round trip miles, lunch included. Ohio Valley Railcars, OVR Rules, RR requires safety vests. 25 car limit. Fee $120. Contact Dave Verzi
Oct 15 - OK
A-OK Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum trip McAlester to Red Oak. 92 miles round trip. Fee is 40.00per unit. EC Drake Rice.
Oct 15 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
"History Run". This is a non NARCOA run. We need volunteers to give rides. EC Tom Correa
Oct 15 - 16 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart
Oct 15 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
The First Iowa Division ridein Columbia Mileage for this ride 37 and we'll ride this twice. Cost $50 per car. ECFrosty Farrell. Contact Carl Schneider.
Oct 15 - 16 WV
West Virginia Central Railroad
Fall Festival of Leaves, Elkins to Spruce and the Big Cut on Saturday, cars remain on track overnight then Elkins to Tygart Junction on Sunday. Aprox. 170 RT miles. $170 p/car 35 car limit. Vests and hard soled over the ankle shoes. Permanently attached radio required. No portables. EC John Gonder
Oct 16 - MO
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride in St. Rober. Mileage for this ride 40 and we'll ride this twice. Cost $40 per car. ECFrosty Farrell. Contact Carl Schneider.
Oct 16 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars-Connersville To Metamora IN Approx. 48 RT Miles Fee $55 EC Stan Conyer.
Oct 16 - 19 - AZ Closed - No Waiting List
Grand Canyon Railway
Motorcar Operators West 126-mile round trip tour explores the railway, the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim and its attractions. Excursion Fee $770 includes railroad, two nights Kachina Lodge, National Park fees. EC Dan Berg
Oct 21- AZ
Copper Basin Railway
MOW and PRO are co-sponsoring the CBRY Excursion. Hayden, Arizona to Florence and return 100 round trip miles. $100 per motorcar. EC Dan Berg
Oct 21 - 22 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
St. Marys, GA. Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. is planning the fall operation. Friday evening short ride, Saturday, complete railroad, approximately 30 mi. $50. Caboose ride available. Jay Boggs, Keith Mackey coordinators.
Oct 23 - TN Full - Wait list started
Hiwassee River RR - TVRM (Hiwassee Loop)
Enjoy Autumn in the Hiwassee River Gorge and on the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR (former L&N Old Line). Etowah, TN to Copperhill, TN. 86 miles RT. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $125. Bill Delmar EC
Oct 22 - 23 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Oct 29 - 30 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Fall Run. October 29 Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. Seton in Llano. October 30 McDade to Giddings - approx 44 miles RT. Set on in McDade. Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $50 for both days. (EC) Leland Stewart , Frank Glatzl
Nov 5 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride from Boone to Wolf. 11 miles RT . Three trips during the day and a night run. Cost $30 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25) which is a railroad requirement. EC Carl Schneider
Nov 6 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Motorcar Operators West will hold its Annual General Meeting at the WRM in Rio Vista, Ca. on Nov. 6, 2016. After the meeting we will take a 12 mile ride in a vintage electric trolley. At 1:30 there will be a 25 mile round trip motorcar excursion to Canon. E.C. Dave Balestreri.
Nov 5 - 6 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum event on Farmrail out of Clinton, OK. Total mileage approx. 200. $70.00 per unit. EC Drake Rice
Nov 12 - 13 - NH
New England Southern/Hobo Railroads
Former B&M White Mountain Branch, overnight excursion, Concord to Lincoln, Saturday, return on Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. includes overnight accommodation and catered dinner at Lincoln. 30 car limit. Fee for this weekend package is $345. EC Gordan Wallick.
Nov 12 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart
Nov 12 - DE
Delaware Coast Line RR
DELMARVA's First Annual Toys for Tots Ride – Northern Central Railcar Assn (NCRA) hosts (approx 30 RT miles) Georgetown to Lewes, collecting toys along the way. Decorate your car for Christmas! FEE: $35 PLUS at least one new, unwrapped toy. This is a non-mentoring excursion. EC: Boomer John Schmidt
Nov 13 - DE
Wilmington & Western RR
DELMARVA's First Annual Toys for Tots Ride –Northern Central Railcar Assn (NCRA) hosts (approx 25 RT miles) Hockessin to Greenbank, collecting toys along the way. Decorate your car for Christmas! FEE: $35 PLUS at least one new, unwrapped toy. This is a non-mentoring excursion.EC: Jamie Haislip
Nov 19 - PA
Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
New Stanton PA. Toys For Tots Run. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. Come ride and bring joy to needy children. 58 mile ride collecting toys along the way. Decorate your car for Christmas! Freshly redone RR. Great track. Part of fee is a new unwrapped toy. John Gonder.
Dec 3 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
"Christmas Toy Run" and Annual Meeting. 40 miles total. $25 run fee if you bring a toy/toys for the kids in Amador County, $45 if you don't. Annual membership meeting during lunch break. EC Tom Correa
Dec 3 - 4 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart
Dec 3 - PA
North Shore Railroad – Annual Toys for Tots Ride
Central PA Excursions will host an 86 mile ride RT from Northumberland to Berwick and return. As part of the fee for this ride, please bring at least one new, unwrapped toy with you for either a boy or a girl. There will be prizes for the best Christmas theme decorated motorcars. Larry Maynard
Dec 4 - PA
Union County Industrial Railroad
Central PA Excursions will host a 30 miles RT ride from New Columbia to Winfield and back. Registration fee - $35. Larry Maynard
Dec 31 - Jan 1 - GA
Heart of Georgia and Cater Parrott Railroads
New Years Eve Run - Pitts to Vidalia on Saturday approx.: 150 RT miles, Nashville to Valdosta on Sunday approx.: 90 RT miles $170. 25 Car Limit. EC Will Thompson
Dec 31 - Jan 1 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Up to 120 miles round trip between Greenville and Winfield. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $80 covers one or both days. Advance registration required. In case of inclement weather, run may be canceled. Advance registration required. EC Myron Malone, EC Greg Michelin |
