Jan 3 - 4 - FL
St Marys Railroad
Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. work days traveling about 25 – 30 miles per day. Cost $30 per car. EC Jay Boggs
Jan 18 - CA posted 12/12
Napa Valley Wine Train
First Excursion of the year - PRO's Napa Valley Excursion from Napa to St. Helena and return, 32 miles RT. Fee is $75 per car. EC's Glenn Boatman (925)-289-6423, Carl Shellhorn (707) 695-9722. Details HERE.
Mar 1 - 2 - TX posted 01/07
Border Pacific Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. 60 RT miles between Penitas and Rio Grande City each day. Track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River. Trip fee - $50. Details HERE EC, Leland Stewart 210-863-5397
Mar 22 – 23 - OR posted 02/04
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators. Saturday a short run. Sunday 13-mile RT Scenic run on the Molalla Branch from Canby to Liberal and return. Multiple RT are planned each day. Max 15-car each day. Cost $55 per day. EC’s Guy Howard, Dave Klein. Details HERE.
Mar 22 - PA posted 03/07
Allentown & Auburn Railroad
Test & Tune your car on this scenic line. (approx. 10-mile R/T). Multiple trips will be made between Kutztown and Topton. (NCRA) $35 per car. Details HERE..EC: Gary Smith 973-479-6071
Mar 23 - DE posted 03/07
Wilmington & Western Railroad
Test & Tune your car on this scenic line. (approx. 10-mile R/T). Multiple trips will be made of various lengths between Hockessin and Landenberg. (NCRA) $35 per car. Details HERE. EC: Gary Smith 973-479-6071
Mar 29 - CA posted 01/07
Niles Canyon Railway
MOW supports Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. offering rides to the public and an excursion. No charge for cars providing seats. All others, fee is $70/car. 55 miles RT to Verona Road, rain or shine. EC's Rick Smith 707-631-5778, Mike Mitchell 530-379-6651. Details HERE
Mar 29 - TX posted 01/07
Austin and Western RR Bluebonnet Run
Save the Date
Elgin to Giddings - approx. 60 miles RT. Seton in McDade. Contact EC Prior to run. Watch for update. Leland Stewart 210-863-5397.
Mar 30 - TX posted 01/07
Capitol Metro Transportation Bluebonnet Run
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40 Details HERE EC Frank Glatzl 512-484-4102
Apr 5 - PA posted 03/01
Everett RR
Runs are 55- 60 miles. Set-on at Hollidaysburg. Travel south to Claysburg and return then south to Roaring Spring. We will continue south to Martinsburg then back to Hollidaysburg 45-car limit. Details HERE Cost $60 per car. Gary Shrey EC 717-227-9628 H 717-586-3101 C
Apr 11 - 13 - AL posted 02/10 Full - Wait List Started
Alabama Southern RR
Friday, Set on. Saturday run from Tuscaloosa to Warrior sub to Reform. 75(RTM) Sunday, Tuscaloosa to Peterson. 34(RTM) Fee $160 per car. 20 car limit. No mentoring. Details HERE. EC’s Andy Harper & Jonathan Blair.
Apr 12 - IN posted 01/22
French Lick Scenic Railway
Great Lakes Railcars 50 mile round trip from French Lick to Jasper. Fee $70. For details contact EC Andy Sargent at 812-525-4856 . Registration info will be sent upon request. Registration material must be completed and returned to EC by April 5th, no exceptions. Seat Belts required!!
Apr 12 - 13 - CA posted 02/10
Bay Area Electric Railroad Association
Motorcar Operators West Annual Spring Event at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City. $80 per car includes lunch for 2. Approx. 42 RT miles. ECs are Rick Smith 707-631-5778 and Dave Balestreri 916-531-7536. For Details HERE.
Apr 13 - IN posted 01/22
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Connersville to Metamora along the historic Whitewater canal. Appx 40 RT miles. Trip fee $55. EC Andy Sargent 812-525-4856. Registration info will be sent upon request and must be completed and mailed in by April 5th.
April - 26 - NH posted 03/14
New Hampshire Central Railroad
Groveton to Whitefield & return, Saturday, April 26. Approx 64 RT miles. 30 car limit. Fee for this excursion is $95. EC for this NEREX excursion is Jesse Mazzie. Details HERE .
Apr 26 - WI posted 03/05
East Troy Railroad Museum
Great Lakes Railcars. From East Troy to Mukwonago (about 7 miles, 60 miles total). GLR and ETRM rules apply. Run fee $50. 10 car minimum. Mentoring by permission only. Details - EC David Otte 920-246-2103.
Apr. 26 - IA posted 01/27
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone, IA. We will be ride the line once on Friday evening and three times on Saturday plus a night run Saturday night. Cost is $30. EC Carl Schneider Details HERE
Apr 26 - 27- OK posted 02/10
Arkansas-Oklahoma RR
The Oklahoma Railway Museum will host an 86-mile round trip from Wilburton to Howe. Trip fee is $70. for one or both days. Details HERE. Excursion Coordinator Tom Harrington. Home: 918-683-8751; cell 623-476-6694.
Apr 28 - PA posted 02/20
East Broad Top Narrow Gauge
Rockhill Furnace PA, Running the railroad several times including new track toward Saltillo as available. Shop tour. Very Historic site.Appalachian Rail Excursions. $65per/car Details HERE. John Gonder/Jamie Haislip Ecs
May 3 - 4 - PA posted 12/20
Reading and Northern RR
Save the Date
We have received permission to hold a 2-day excursion. Saturday Nesquehoning to Middleport and return. Sunday Nesquehoning to Seidel and return. RT miles over 200 for the weekend. We will ride through the Lehigh Gorge. To be placed on the notification list, e-mail GaryShrey
May 5 - 7 - WA - OR posted 03/17
Mt Hood RR, Chehalis Centralia RR and Mt Rainier Scenic RR
Pacific Railcar Operators Northwest Trio of Railroads. Each is a one day excursion approximately 42 miles RT each. Trip fee is $135 each. Sign up for one, or run all three for $405. Send checks made out to PRO to EC Rich Wilkins.
May 9 - 10 - OH posted 03/18 Cancelled
Toledo Train Day
Toledo Train day rides for the public. NARCOA insurance in effect. Friday evening May 9 and during the day on Saturday, May 10. Fee is $20. Contact Phil Linne. Details HERE.
May 9 - 11 - WA posted 02/21
Washington Eastern Railroad
Set on in Wilbur WA Friday May 9 RT to Almira night excursion. RT to Medical Lake Saturday May 10. RT to Coulee City Sunday May 11th . Approxy 226 miles. PRO excursion see website for details, min 21 cars, no car limit . Fee $170 EC Mike Phelps, Contact ECIT Kaedin Schorzman
May 17 - 18 - CO posted 01/17 Full - Wait List Started
Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad (LaVeta Pass Route)
Rocky Mountain Division excursion out of Alamosa. Saturday, May 17 mandatory round trip test run to Antonito; Sunday, May 18 round trip over LaVeta Pass. Total mileage for both days 182. Cost $150. EC Richard Reiff. Details HERE. 25 car limit.
May 17 - 18 - IN / MI posted 03/25 Full - Wait List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., excursion from South Milford, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 173 rail miles. Excursion fee is $375. Details HERE. To register, contact ECIT Brad Mangan at (309) 265-3513
May 19 - 20 - NM posted 01/29
Santa Fe Southern Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division excursion out of Lamy,. Monday, May 19 late morning set on, followed by RT run to south end of Santa Fe. Tuesday May 20 morning round trip run, set off by noon. Total mileage for both days 68. Cost $65. EC Richard Reiff. Details HERE.
May 20 - 21 - NV posted 03/02
Nevada Northern Railway
Motorcar Operators West, Ely NV, Approx 85 miles, $100. Details HERE. John Martin EC 661 331-7916 Richard Hawkins ECIT 208-709-4178
May 21 - AZ posted 02/18
Apache Railroad,
Motor Operators West, Details HERE Holbrook Az,38.7 miles one way, $100. 20 car limit because of parking.
May 23 - 26 - ID posted 03/02
Eastern Idaho Railroad
Motorcar operators West, Idaho Falls, 226 miles in 3 days,$320. Details HERE. John Martin EC 661-331-7916 Richard Hawkins ECIT 208-709-4178.
May 23 - 24 - ND posted 01/10
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Lamoure, ND. We will ride the line both directions from Lamoure. Total mileage is approximately 160 miles. Cost is $70. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
May 25 - 26 - SD posted 01/10
Dakota Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Britton, SD. We will ride the line from Britton to near Aberdeen and also to Geneseo, Jct, ND. Total mileage is approximately 230 miles. Cost is $70. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
May 27 - SD posted 01/10
Sisseton & Milbank Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at Milbank, SD. We will ride the line from Milbank to Sisseton and return. Total mileage is approximately 70 miles. Cost is $35.EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
Jun 13 - 22 - CO/NM posted 01/19
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
Rocky Mountain Division 408 mile narrow gauge tour. 1 set-on day then 3 operating days on the D&SNG, 2 day break followed by 1 set-on day and 3 operating days on the C&TS. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car for both railroads. EC Richard Reiff. (719-289-6971), Details HERE.
Jun 14 -15 - OK posted 02/26
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum 64-mile RT from Harrah to Midwest City, back to Shawnee and Harrah on Saturday and a 92-mile RT from McAlester to Red Oak on Sunday . Fee $70. for one or both days. Details HERE. EC: Tom Harrington ; Home: 918-683-8751; cell 623-476-6694.
Jun 14 - 15 - MN posted 02/04
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion at Luverne, MN. We will ride the line from Luverne to Agate Junction and return 3 times. Total mileage will be approximately 195 miles. Cost is $50. EC is Gary Pyle.. Details HERE
Jun 14 - PA posted 03/17
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 50 mile RT ride from Williamsport to Jersey Shore and back and from Williamsport to Muncy and back. Details HERE. EC Jamie Haislip 703-906-2502
Jun 15 - PA posted 03/17
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
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. Itinerary set by RR that day. NCRA, Details HERE. EC Jamie Haislip 703-906-2502
Jun 19 - 23 - OR posted 01/23
Coos Bay Rail Line
PRO is hosting a 3 day 250 miles RT ride from Vaughn OR to Coquille OR and return. Tunnels, swing bridges, sand dunes, rivers, forest, all terrain. $450 per car, no hy-rails. EC Bill Andrews 541-295-5631. Details HERE.
Jun 28 - 29 - SD posted 02/23
Ringneck & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Oacoma, SD. We will ride the line from Oacoma both directions over the weekend. Total mileage is approximately 217 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
Jul 4 - 6 - NY posted 02/26
Delaware & Ulster RR
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) excursion. Arkville, NY. Night run and day run this line in the beautiful Catskills with camping allowed onsite next to the river. About 130 miles over 3 days. EC Ken Ciparis, 732-618-4286. Save the date. Details HERE:
July 5 - MB posted 03/25
Boundary Trail Railway Company
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. 1-day excursion between Morden & Manitou . Approximately 84 rail miles. Excursion fee is $60 for US participants, $80 for Canadian participants. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
July - 7- SK posted 03/25
Long Creek Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., 1-day motor car excursion between Estevan and Tribune. 80 miles roundtrip. Excursion fee is $60(USD) or $80 (CDN). 25-car limit. EC Michael P. Ford. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
July 8 - 11 - SK posted 03/25
Red Coat Road and Rail, Ltd., Great Western Railway, Ltd.
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting a 452- mile, excursion. Excursion fee is $300 (USD) or $400 (CDN). 25-car limit. EC Michael P. Ford. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
July 12-13 - PA posted 03/10
North Shore RR/ Shamokin Valley RR
Central PA weekend. Ride the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. NCRA, Details HERE. EC Jamie Haislip 703-906-2502
Aug 2 - 3 - IA posted 03/25
Iowa Southern Railroad
First Iowa Division - Centerville, IA. We will be giving rides to the public on Saturday and having a member's ride on Sunday. Cost is $45 on Sunday for those who arrive only for the Sunday ride.. EC Carl Schneider Details HERE
Aug 7 - 10 - OR posted 01/23
Coos Bay Rail Line
PRO is hosting a 3 day 250 miles RT ride from Vaughn OR to Coquille OR and return. Tunnels, swing bridges, sand dunes, rivers, forest, all terrain. $450 per car, no hy-rails. EC Guy Howard 541-520-5248. Details HERE.
Aug 16 - MN posted 01/23
Minnesota Prairie Lines
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at North Redwood. MN. We will ride the line from North Redwood to Norwood Young America and return. Total mileage is approximately 132 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
Aug 16 - 17 - PA posted 02/26
Delaware Lackawana RR
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) excursion. Pocono Main line from Scranton to Slateford yards on Saturday and Carbondale line on Sunday. About 160 miles. Save the date. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis, 732-618-4286. Details HERE:
Aug 17 - MN posted 01/23
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at Sacred Heart, MN. We will ride the line from Sacred Heart to Appleton and return. Total mileage is approximately 94 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
Aug 23 - 24 - IN / MI posted 03/25 Full - Wait List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., excursion from South Milford, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 173 rail miles. Excursion fee is $375. Details HERE. To register, contact ECIT Brad Mangan at (309) 265-3513
September 6 - 7 - VT posted 03/25
Vermont Rail Services
“Save the Dates”.
Early seton available Friday evening. White River Junction to Newport & return. Total mileage for the weekend will be around 200 +/- miles. One overnight lodging, dinner, breakfast, & lunch is included in this excursion. Details to follow. EC for this NEREX excursion is Jesse Mazzie.
Sep 19 - 20 - SD posted 03/13
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Hill City. We will ride the line from Hill City to Keystone and return 6 times. Total mileage is approximately 108 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voelt Details HERE
Sep 29 - OR posted 03/25
Mount Hood Railroad
MHRR yard in Hood River to Parkdale for lunch and back. 42 miles RT. Fee is $135 made out to PRO. Send check to EC Rich Wilkins
Oct 3 - 5 OR posted 03/17
Wallowa Union Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators presents a 2-day tour from Elgin to Joseph and return, 126 RT miles Cost: $240. Minimum 14 cars. Details HERE. EC Roger Farrell. 509-334-7999
Oct 11 - OR / CA posted 03/25
Goose Lake Railroad
PRO 110 mile RT run Lakeview, OR to Alturas, CA. Set on Friday afternoon Oct, 11th. Boots and long pants are required. Run fee is $160. EC Rich Wilkins
Oct. 11 - 12 - KS posted 03/21
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion from BGreat Bend to Scott Cityon the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad. Round trip mileage is 240 miles for the two days. Cost is $220 which includes lodging in Scott City.. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Oct 16 - 19 - OR posted 01/23
Coos Bay Rail Line
PRO annual Teddy Bear Toy Express excursion gathering toys for distribution by Rotary Club in the Coos Bay Area. A 250 miles RT ride from Vaughn to Coquille and return. Tunnels, swing bridges. $450 per car, no hy rails. EC Bill Andrews 541-295-5631.Details HERE.
Oct. 25 - MO posted 03/25
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day excursion on the Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base. Round trip mileage is 20 miles with a total of 80 miles. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Oct. 26 - MO posted 03/25
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day excursion on the COLT Railroad between Columbia and Centralia, MO. Round trip mileage is a total of 108 miles for the day. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Oct 26 - 29 - AZ posted 02/18
Grand Canyon RR
Save dates
2 nights rooms at Kachina lodge Will post as soon as I get prices on rooms. Joe Schnyder EC
Nov 8 - PA posted 01/07
Stourbridge Line
Save The Dates -
Eastern Railcar Association has received permission to operate our annual excursion over the Stourbridge Line. More information once it becomes available
November 8 - 9 - NH posted 03/25
The 20th Anniversary “Snowflake”
“Save the Dates”.
Early seton available Friday evening. Concord to Lincoln & return. Total mileage for the weekend will be around 140 +/- miles. One overnight lodging, dinner, breakfast, and lunch is part of this excursion. Details to follow when completed. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick.
Nov. 8 - IA posted 01/27
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone, IA. We will be ride the line once on Friday evening and four times on Saturday plus a night run Saturday night. Cost is $30. EC Carl Schneider Details HERE
Nov 15 - PA posted 02/28
Southwest Pennsylvania RR
Save the date.
Registration available soon. Appalachian Rail Excursions. John Gonder
Nov 22 - PA posted 01/13
North Shore Railroad
Save the date
Larry Maynard’s Toys for Tots excursion, hosted by Central PA Excursions, 86 miles RT from Northumberland to Berwick and return. As part of the fee, bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, or bring several. The public will drop off toys. EC Larry Maynard.
Nov 23 - PA posted 01/13
Union County Industrial Railroad
Save the Date
Toys for Tots excursion, hosted by Central PA Excursions, will be 30 miles RT from New Columbia to Allenwood to Winfield and return. We will be stopping at an antique mall on way to Winfield. EC Larry Maynard.
Excursions Held On A Regular Basis
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026 -TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. will host NARCOA motorcar runs and work sessions on various dates from Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Details HERE. EC EC Frank Glatzl 512-484-4102 ,or Leland Stewart 210-863-5397
Feb 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025 - GA
St Marys Railroad
SERO will be having motorcar car runs on the St. Marys RR from St. Marys to Kingsland on various dates. Contact EC Jay Boggs 904-910-5648
Feb 1, 2024- Jan 31, 2025 - PA
Northern Central Railroad
Excursions on the Northern Central Railroad from New Freedom to York on various dates. Northern Central Railcar Association, Inc. EC Dean L Grote call 717-881-1247
Mar 1 - Apr 30 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
Pacific Railcar Operators will sponsor railcar tune-ups and operator mentoring Excursions on the Railroad's South Track by appointment during the above dates. Fee is $25.00 per car, per day. Contact EC Glenn Boatman to schedule a date. Details HERE.
Feb 1 2025 - Jun 30. 2026 - PA
Stewartstown Railroad
Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad, 14 miles each round trip between Stewartstown and New Freedom on various dates. Northern Central Railcar Association, Inc. EC Paul Crouse, 717-324-8275 |
