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 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 11 - 13 - AL posted 02/10
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.
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 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 01/01 Full - Wait List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., excursion from Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 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 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 - 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 - 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 01/13
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Save the Date
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. EC Jamie Haislip.
Jun 15 - PA posted 01/13
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Save the Date
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, EC Jamie Haislip.
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
July 12-13 - PA posted 01/13
North Shore RR/ Shamokin Valley RR
Save the Date
Central PA weekend. Ride the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. NCRA, EC Jamie Haislip
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 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 01/01 Full - Wait List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., excursion from Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee is $375. Details HERE. To register, contact ECIT Brad Mangan at (309) 265-3513
Oct. 11 - 12 - KS posted 02/23
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion from Blackwell, KS to Ft. Scott, KS on the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad. Round trip mileage is 240 miles for the two days. Cost TBD. 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 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
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.
Jul 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 |
