Updated 03/09/10

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Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Capitol Metro Transportation

Palouse River & Coulee City RR

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - NARROW GAUGE

Last run on the Amador Foothill Railroad

Pacific Coast Railroad - NARROW GAUGE

Florida Midland RR - Florida Central RR - Florida Northern RR

South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc. will sponsor a motorcar excursion on the Florida Midland, Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads. For more information visit the excursion web page or download a .pdf brochure with maps HERE.
Friday - Florida Midland Railroad - Lake Wales, FL Set On will start at 09:00 A.M. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Set On location at E. Stuart Ave. East of N. Scenic Highway. (approx 28 miles)
Saturday - Florida Central Railroad - Winter Garden, FL Our set-on location is on South Main Street just East of the railroad museum in the old depot in the city center. 360 Image. Set on begins at 07:00 We will Leave at 08:00 and run to Wooten Park in Tavares.(approx 57 miles)
Sunday - Florida Northern Railroad - Ocala, FL We will set on in downtown Ocala, Florida, North of Highway 40 grade crossing in an area where the track runs down the middle of the street for several blocks starting at 08:00. 360 Image. Departure at 09:00. (approx 50 miles). We will run South to Candler in the morning, the cross the diamond on the CSX main (360 image) and run North to the end of track in the afternoon.
NARCOA Insurance is required. NARCOA Operating Rules and Regulations will be in effect. A NARCOA Certificate of Examination is required. Cost is $145.00 per Motorcar for any or all three days. Make checks payable to: Mackey International, c/o Keith Mackey, 9000 SE 70th Terrace, Ocala, Florida 34472. Be sure and include an email address as all communication will be only by email. Email questions to: keithm@gate.net

Capitol Metro Transportation – ex SP Llano branch

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Farmrail RR

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

Everett Railroad

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Camp Chase Railroad

Heart of Georgia Railroad

Santa Fe Southern Railway

Mount Hood Railroad

Grand Canyon Railway

Copper Basin Railway

Palouse River Coulee City RR

PRO is pleased to sponsor its Colfax Spring Excursion on the Hooper and Thornton branches of the PCC Railroad (WATCO) April 24 & 25, 2010 in southeast Washington. Set on will be at Colfax, WA, on Friday, April 23rd from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, April 24th from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. Saturday’s trip will go from Colfax to Thornton and return, 113 miles. Sunday’s trip will be to Hooper where the PCC interchanges with the UP and return, 106 miles. Trip fee of $200.00 per car includes railroad costs. Mail checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators to Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501.
There is a 30 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. NARCOA insurance card, NARCOA Rules Certification, PRO membership, and spark arrestors. For more information, contact Steve Taulbee, (208) 798-9388, taulbee1@cableone.net or Jim Morefield, (208)743-0802, jmorefield@cableone.net. There are two motels in Colfax, Wheatland Inn, 509-397-0397 on the north end of Main Street, and the Siesta Motel, 509-397-3417 on the south end of Main. Packets with itinerary and maps will be mailed after payment is received.

Capitol Metro Transportation

Tennessee Southern Railroad

“Overnight in Florence”- Columbia, Tennessee to Florence, Alabama and spend the night in historic downtown Florence. Approx. 150 RT motorcar miles, through the beautiful scenic rolling hills of middle Tennessee and Alabama in the middle of spring. Land of Davy Crockett, President Polk, and Amish farms, on former L&N and CSX line. (Hampton Inn in Florence the night of April 24th is included in trip fee- other hotels are your responsibility.)

You must be a member of NARCOA, have current NARCOA Insurance, have a current Rulebook Certification Card, and been mentored. Experienced operators only, no mentoring on this run. All cars will be inspected. All NARCOA rules will apply. Additional rules: A-cars and hyrails by permission only. Safety vests/shirts, long pants and over-the-ankle work boots are mandatory. A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies is strongly encouraged. There is an 18 car limit. There will be a waiting list. Please make your check for $275 payable to: Fallen Flag Excursions LLC c/o Jim Hughes, 407 Fellers Lane, Smyrna, TN 37167. Phone 615-459-9750. Email jhughes@pipeline.com for registration form, or download HERE. No refunds after March 24, 2010. Excursion Coordinators: Jim Hughes and Bernie Leadon, EC in Training: Paul Goldzung

April 26 - May 11, 2010 - AZ, NM, TX posted 01/04 update 02/11

PRO MOW Southwest Tour.

Continuing the Southwest Tour after Doug Stiver’s Copper Basin run April 23rd, we will move to Safford, Arizona and set on our cars Sunday, April 25th for safety inspections. Time to begin set-on should be around 12 noon, actual time to be determined.
Arizona Eastern
Monday April 26th, run to Miami from Safford and possibly a mine tour at the mine in Miami. Overnight in Globe. Must bring overnight bags for each person. Leave cars in the Miami yard, security by the railroad. Transportation to motels in Globe will be provided.
Tuesday April 27th, Miami to Safford, overnight at Safford.
Wednesday April 28th, Safford to Bowie, Arizona and return, set off and overnight Safford.
Thursday April 29th, we drive to Duncan, approximately 50 miles east, and set-on there. We will run north to Clifton and turn our cars at the end of the track, have lunch. Then, we go back to Duncan, then on south to Lordsburg, New Mexico, and return to Duncan. Set off. This is all welded rail on the section from Duncan to Lordsburg!
Friday April 30th, We have a travel day to Hobbs, New Mexico for runs on the Texas, New Mexico Railroad.
Saturday May 1st, we rest, relax and repair, maintain our cars, before our set-on that afternoon in Eunice, New Mexico. Overnight in Hobbs.
Sunday May 2nd, run south on the Tex Mex and return and tie up at Eunice. Overnight in Hobbs.
Monday May 3rd, run north of the Tex Mex and return, set off and drive to Dobbs, Texas. Set-on cars, and overnight at Lubbock, Texas on the West Texas and Lubbock Railroad.
Tuesday May 4th, we run to Seagraves Texas, and return, tie up at Dobbs, overnight at Lubbock.
Wednesday May 5th, we run our cars to Whiteface, Texas, and the BNSF and return. Set off. Overnight at Lubbock.
Thursday May 6th, we set-on in Dimmit, Texas and run to Plainview, Texas, and return. Set off.
Friday May 7th, we have a travel day to Alamosa, Colorado.
San Luis Rio Grande
Saturday May 8th, Rest, relax and repair, maintain our cars before set-on Alamosa. Overnight in Alamosa.
Sunday May 9th, we take a run to Antonito and return, then on to Monte Vista and back to Alamosa. Tie up and overnight.
Monday May 10th, we have the most challenging run from Alamosa, over La Veta Pass, and possibly to Walsenburg if time permits. We will return to Alamosa, and there may be trains running over the pass to meet. Set-off.
Tuesday May 11th, we will drive to South Fork for set-on and running the Creede Branch. This concludes the Southwest Tour 2010.
At all of the above sites where we tie-up and leave our cars on the track, there will be campers providing security. In Miami, the railroad personnel will provide security as we are overnight in Globe. We need a great turn out for this first ambitious tour of many of these Iowa Pacific Holdings Railroads, as they are very willing to provide what we really want most, track miles. They have adjusted all of their schedules to accommodate us in such a big way. Total mileage is around 1500 miles, combined with the Copper Basin, and as there is no limit to the number of cars at this time, priority will be given in the possibly of a 10 percent price break to those who sign up for the complete tour, and that we average 30 cars per run.

Send a large SASE , with a check made out to PRO for $120.00 per run day, $150.00 for the Creede Branch for those who have not signed up with $2.36 postage, (10 oz’s), to Dave McClain, 22850 Placer Hills Rd, Colfax, CA 95713. We will accept all cars, sign up for any and all runs that you want to do. All motel and some restaurant information, and maps will be sent to you in return. I will set up a block of rooms at a Globe, Arizona motel,(s), for us to stay in on our trip to Miami.

Check wheels and brakes as we will be doing inspections again on all cars beginning at Safford for Iowa Pacific. All Narcoa rules apply, especially spark arrestors. Radios are not required, but highly encouraged. Also, we will be using them to convey information and history of all the lines that we traverse. Also, be advised that some schedules may be changed, switching directions, or waiting for trains, etc. But we will do all runs, some times may be subject to change. April 1st will be a “soft” deadline right now to sign up, as I need to have most information to everyone before our tour. Join us on a real ambitious adventure, as opportunity for us is knocking on our motorcar windshields! Any questions, call me anytime, please, at 530-908-8296. Dave

Depot Days

St. Marys Railroad

Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad

Ride the approximately 70 miles RT of the Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad from Bellefonte to either Tyrone or Mill Hall and return if track 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. Former Pennsylvania Railroad, lots of welded rail. Proof of NARCOA insurance required, all NARCOA rules will be enforced. Registration fee - $55.00. Note: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather or schedule changes. Hard soled shoes required - NO sneakers or sandals. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Send check to: Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887. Questions: (570) 538-9050 or email firefighter5@jlink.net.

Lycoming Valley Railroad

Capitol Metro Transportation

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Canadian National & Charlevoix Railway

The Club Railcar Québec (CRQ) invites you in Québec City for its 2nd NARCOA excursion. Track used are with Canadian National (CN) and Charlevoix Railway Inc. (CFC Inc.); a run of approximately 370 miles. The run is of three days on May 22, 23 & 24. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Fees are $250 per vehicle payable in Canadian or American money. Send your check payable to "Club Railcar Quebec" at this address: Club Railcar Québec, P.O. Box 45005, Charny (Quebec) Canada G6X 3R4. The number of participants is limited to 30 cars on the first day and to 25 cars on the two others.
The deadline for registration is April 20th 2010 and after this date, there will be no refund possible. For more information, please contact Louis-François Garceau at 1 (418) 832-1502. Mobile is (418) 955-2466. VISA and/or MASTER CARD are accepted. A block of rooms have been reserved to participants at Hotel Bernières. You must make your own booking before April 20th 2010. Call Sébastien Rousseau at 1-800-749-3119
SETON: Friday evening after dinner and/or Saturday morning at 6:00 AM. Departure shall be at 8:00 AM. SETON is just beside the Ste. Foy VIA Rail Station located near the SMFQ which is at 3350 chemin de la Gare - postal code G1V 4N6. Please, keep your vehicle lock correctly when not in use. Safety boots, safety hats and safety vests are obligatory.
Saturday May 22nd, departure from Ste. Foy at 8 AM for Hervey Junction via Charny (approx. 149 miles). Bring your food or a lunch box to be furnished…??
Sunday May 23rd, departure from Ste. Foy to Limoilou East and than to Clermont (approx. 110 miles). Room in Motel is paid by the CRQ and probably a few meals such as dinner and breakfast. Meals must be taken at CHEZ PIERRE Restaurant in front of Motel CHEZ PIERRE.
Monday May 24th, departure from Clermont at 8 AM direction Ste. Foy (approx. 110 miles) - Arrival at Ste. Foy (SMFQ Gare de Sainte-Foy) around 4:00 PM for the SETOFF. NOTE: On arrival, Miniatures trains inside the SMFQ Hall will run at your convenience. E-mail: crq@bell.net – Louis-François Garceau, Certified Excursion Coordinator.

Eastern Washington Gateway, Great Northwest and BG&CM Railroads

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce the third annual Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad excursion on May 26 and 27 combined with the fifth annual Memorial Day Weekend motorcar excursion on three branches of the former Camas Prairie Railroad (CSP) on May 29, 30 and 31, 2010.
Initial set on will be at Wilbur, WA on Tuesday, May 25. We run Wilbur to Medical Lake on Wednesday, the 26th, 127 miles, and Wilbur to Coulee City on Thursday, May 27th, 67 miles. Friday, May 28th is a travel day and set on at the Great Northwest yard in Lewiston. The Great Northwest management has graciously allowed us to use the Lewiston yard as our base of operations and Saturday, the 29th we will run the Riparia branch, 144 miles, Sunday to Kamiah, 124 miles, and Monday to Craigmont, approximately 86 miles. Storage cars have been removed off the hill between Spalding and Culdesac which provides us the opportunity of running out of Lewiston to Craigmont for the first time in several years.
We require that hyrail vehicles comply with rule 12.1 (E) of the NARCOA operations handbook and carry enough blocking and other materials needed to re-rail the vehicle in case of derailment. We strongly urge all A series cars to do the same. There is a limit of 30 cars for this excursion with preference given to those who sign up for the entire package. A waiting list will be maintained on a first come – first served basis and late entries will be notified of their status on the waiting list. Run fees for the package are $525 and no refunds will be issued after May 1, 2010 unless the vacancy can be filled from the waiting list. Make checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and mail them to Meet Coordinator Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. For more information contact Meet Co-Coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 746-5430, Taulbee1@cableone.net , or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802, jmorefield@cableone.net. NARCOA insurance, NARCOA Rules Certification, PRO membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment are required. Packets with itinerary, motels, restaurants, camping spots and maps will be mailed after payment is received. As before, Lewis Clark State College is hosting the NAIA college baseball world series the same weekend. Once the field is set, the teams and fans will start to reserve rooms in Lewiston. Usually by the first of May, all available rooms are booked for this weekend.

San Luis Central RR

Nebraska Northeastern Railroad

Blacklands Railroad

South Fork, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club

PRO Big Sky Adventure IV - "Missions and Glaciers Tour"

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce its Big Sky Adventure IV - "Missions and Glaciers Tour" June 9-16, 2010. Participants will run on 3 (maybe 4) different segments of unique railroads in Montana's Big Sky Country. They are Montana Rail Link, Mission Mountain RR, Central Montana Rail Inc. and possibly BNSF (traffic permitting). The entire week will be spent in country in and around Glacier National Park as it celebrates its centennial.

For a more detailed run description visit the Excursion page at http://www.pro-online.org/ or email the EC.

The fee for the eight-day BSA III is $425 (does not include lodging) and is limited to 25 cars. All NARCOA rules and guidelines are in effect. Operators must have 2010 NARCOA insurance, valid operator's cards and be mentored. This will NOT be a mentoring run and will be limited to experienced operators and proven cars due to main line railroad operations. Spark arrestors are required.

Make checks payable to PRO, but mail them to EC Bill Taylor, 917 Parkview Way, Missoula, MT 59803. Information packets with set on info, maps, and lodging specifics will be sent upon payment of the excursion fee and selection for the run. No reservations accepted without payment. Fees are non-refundable after May 20th. For more information call Bill at (406) 721-2351 or email wtaylor@bresnan.net

Iowa River Railroad

West Virginia Central RR, Cass Scenic RR

Come ride the most scenic railroad south of the Canadian border. Travel West Virginia's ex CSX, B&O and Western Maryland Railroad through mountains and along streams on a railroad flanked by some of the best scenery in the east. On Saturday we will start at the former Western Maryland Depot in Elkins West Virginia and travel south to Spruce. At Spruce we will switch to the Cass Scenic Railroad's Spruce connector. We will travel the 1.5 mile track to Old Spruce where we will meet Cass Scenic Railroad's Bald Knob train coming off the mountain. On Sunday we will travel north to Tygart Junction where the WVC interchanges with the P&LRR (formerly CSX's Cowin sub). Early set-on Friday. Round trip miles is 180. Fee is $150.00. 40 cars. Box lunch and Saturday buffet diner available at extra fee. No High-Rails. EXPERIENCED OPERATORS ONLY. THIS IS A NON-MENTORED RUN. 2 WAY RADIOS REQUIRED. Contact: Paul S. Rujak, 786 Hudson Hill Road, Weirton WV 26062-5584 Email: psrujak@yahoo.com Phone: 304-670-4099

South Fork, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Capitol Metro Transportation – ex SP Llano branch

Prairie Village, Herman & Milwaukee Railroad

North Shore Scenic Railroad

Northern Plains Railroad

Dakota, Missouri Valley, & Western Railroad

Last Mountain Railway

Dakota Northern Railroad

North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads

Great Sandhills Railway

Great Western Railway

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch

Allegheny Valley Railroad

Indiana Northeastern Railroad

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (3 foot narrow gauge)

The Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA invites you to participate in a 4 day motorcar excursion on the D&SNGRR on August 20th-23rd, 2010. Set on is Friday afternoon August 20th in Silverton. We plan to do a 12 mile round trip Elk Park Turn on Friday afternoon. August 21st, 22nd and 23rd participants will travel approximately 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic on this historic railroad during "Railfest 2010", between Silverton and Rockwood for an excursion total of about 180 miles. Setoff is planned for mid-afternoon on August 23rd. We will be meeting the historic steam power of the D&SNGRR as well as Rio Grande 315, Eureka and Palisades #4 and RGS Motor #5 as we travel the Animas Canyon and the spectacular “High-Line”. There will be a freight extra pulled by 315 as well as several other special trains during this event. This is probably the most ambitious Railfest the D&S has ever hosted. The NARCOA operating schedule should allow you to see all of the visiting equipment and special consists as well as allowing you to attend the President’s reception and watch the “Parade of Trains” at the Depot in Durango on Saturday evening.
This run will be immediately followed by a run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to be held August 24-27 coordinated by Jim McKeel in conjunction with the C&TSRR 40th Birthday Celebration.Experienced, alert operators and excellent motorcar mechanical condition please. Spark arresters and wheel chock chains required. Most of this excursion we will be operating on a “zero minute” breakdown rule. There will be no mentoring on this event. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a NO SMOKING event.
There is a 20 motorcar limit. Cut off date for signing up is Friday, July 9, 2010. To sign up, send a check for $370.00 made out to Rocky Mountain Division, along with your motorcar make, model, Insurance and Operator Certification card numbers (for you and anyone who may be operating your car) to: Philip Walters, 6137 Road 46, Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7177 pwalters.ecs@hughes.net. More details, motorcar restrictions, lodging lists etc. will be posted HERE

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 foot narrow gauge)

Heart of the Heartlands will be hosting a three-day excursion on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft. narrow gauge) out of Chama, NM on August 24-27 (Tuesday - Friday), 2010, with set-on, paperwork, and inspection from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 24. Wednesday - run from Chama to Big Horn and return. Thursday – run from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO and stay overnight. Friday – run from Antonito back to Chama. We will cover approximately 210 very scenic miles through the San Juan Mountains over the three days, crossing 10,015 ft. Cumbres Pass and meeting steam powered passenger trains each day. This excursion will run in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Division excursion on the D&SNG on August 20-23. There will also be activities the following weekend (Aug. 28 & 29) celebrating the 40th anniversary of the C&TS Railroad. Cost: $325.00 per car plus $30.00 per person. (The $30.00 covers two full meals, including dessert and drink, and snacks/drinks for two breaks at Osier Station.) Make checks payable to “Jim McKeel”. There is a 20 car limit for this excursion. Deadline for registration/payment: Friday, July 16, 2010.

The latest version of the NARCOA Rulebook will apply. NARCOA Insurance and Certificate of Examination card required. Experienced and alert operators with motorcars in good mechanical condition please. Ensure that your motorcar is ready for high altitude operation (7,863 ft. up to 10,015 ft. elevation) and that it will be able to pull an extended 13½ mile 4% grade. Spark arresters and wheel chock chains required. No smoking on railroad property except on the platform outside the Osier dining facility. No pets. No children under the age of 16. Lodging and meals (except for Thursday and Friday lunches) are on your own. Be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and wear appropriate clothing (no shorts) and sturdy shoes or boots (boots are recommended) for this extreme railroad environment. Ensure that brakes, headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are in good working order. Excursion Coordinator: Jim McKeel, 9742 Yosemite Ct., Wichita, KS, 67215-1531, phone: (316) 721-4378, e-mail: cts.excursions@cox.net .

Great Lakes Central Railway

Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base

Colt Railway

Southbranch Valley Railroad

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch

Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad

Appanoose County Railroad

South Fork, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

West Virginia Central RR, Cass Scenic RR

2010 NARCOA Annual Meeting

Black Hills Central RR

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division

Iowa River Railroad

Wellsboro and Corning Railroad

Capitol Metro Transportation – ex SP Llano branch

North Shore Railroad

Red Springs and Northern Railroad

24/7 Motorcar Riding - Come join the fun helping to preserve 12.5 miles of railroad. We are the Red Springs Northern Foundation (nonprofit) and The Railcar Operators of the Carolinas (NARCOA affiliate). We own, maintain, and operate motorcars on 12.5 miles of railroad in eastern North Carolina. For $90/year you can join us. We have NARCOA motorcar rides on 2 weekends each month. Other times motorcars operate under the Foundation’s insurance for work activities. We have several fun raisers each year including; Halloween freight train and Christmas light train (motorcars pulling trainers). We ride over a 1000 people each year. Location is between Parkton and Red Springs, NC – 15 miles off I-95 south of Fayetteville, NC. Annual open house is March 13th at Parkton depot. For info and application: tomstallings@coastalnet.com

Stewartstown Railroad

The Northern Central Railcar Association is offering to NARCOA members, Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to Stewartstown, Pa. on various dates between February 1, 2010 thru January 31, 2011 Call Dean L. Grote Excursion Coordinator at 717-637-7647 or e-mail dizzydean55@embarqmail.com for details.

Northern Central Railroad

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