April 19 - 20 - CA posted 02/26
Western Railway Museum
Motorcar Operators West annual Spring run and barbeque at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, CA. $80 per car includes lunch for 2. Approx. 50 total RT miles. EC’s are Rick Smith 707-631-5778 and Dave Balestreri 916-531-7536. Details HERE.
Apr 27 - OH posted 03/23
Akron Barberton Cluster Railway - Mentoring Excursion
Ohio Valley Railcars Mentoring Event between Ravenna and Kent. This event is for paid members who have passed the Rulebook Test, have 2024 NARCOA Insurance and require mentoring. No Hy-rails. $40 fee. EC: Brian Davis (330) 554-4480. Details HERE.
Apr 26 - 27 - IA posted 02/07
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. Mileage is about 18 miles round trip. Cost is $30. EC Carl Schneider Details HERE.
Apr 26 - 28 - WA posted 02/16
Columbia Basin RR.
Set on at Warden Friday, RT to Schrage, Wheeler, Sieler and Othello on Saturday. RT to Bruce and Connell on Sunday, Approximately 185 miles. PRO excursion. MINIMUM 18 CARS, No car limit. Excursion fee $230. EC Mike Phelps See the PRO website for details.
Apr 26 - 28 posted 01/29
Alabama Southern RR FULL - Waiting List Started
Friday, Set on. Saturday run from Tuscaloosa to Ethelsville 88 [RTM] Sunday, Tuscaloosa to Brookwood 34 [RTM] Fee $165 per car. 20 car limit. No mentoring. No passenger cars. EC’s Andy Harper & Jonathan Blair. SERO affiliate. Details HERE.
Apr 27 - 28 - OK posted 01/29
Farmrail Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum hosting a two-day run on Farmrail Railroad in Western Oklahoma. Both days, runs leave from Clinton, OK and are approximately 120 miles round trip. Set on cost is $150.00 per car, EC Drake Rice, 405-478-3225. Details HERE.
May 3 - 5 - NY posted 02/17
Adirondack Railroad, Mohawk, Adirondack, & Northern Railroad
Early seton Thursday evening, May 2nd. Total mileage will be around 358 +/- miles. One seton and setoff for the weekend at two different locations, bus transportation provided Friday evening. Fee $450. No lodging is part of this excursion. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton. Details HERE
May 6 - PA posted 04/11
East Broad Top Narrow Gauge Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 9 mile RT weekday ride on the Narrow Gauge EBT, with multiple trips during the day. EC Jamie Haislip.
May 10 - 11 - OR/CA posted 04/06
Goose Lake Railway
Northwest Rail Tour 2024 begins with Motorcar Operators West in Lakeview, OR. We will run 110 RT miles from Lakeview to Alturas, CA. Cost i$150. ECs are Bill Schertle 714-743-0804, Rick Smith 707-631-5778, and ECIT Mike Mitchell 530-379-6651. Details HERE.
May 10 - 11 - GA posted 04/01
St. Marys Railroad
St Marys to Kingsland and return approximately 40 mi. Details to follow. Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. $30 per car. Jay Boggs, 3289 Country Oaks Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065. Telephone, 904 910-5648. Details HERE.
May 11 - 12 - CO posted 01/19 FULL - Waiting List Started
Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad aka LaVeta Pass Route
Rocky Mountain Division excursion out of Alamosa. Saturday, May 11: mandatory round trip test run to Antonito; Sunday, May 12 round trip over LaVeta Pass. Total mileage for both days 182. Details HERE. Cost $150. EC Richard Reiff. 719-543-7023 25 car limit.
May 16, 17 and 21 - WA - OR posted 02/19
Chehalis Centralia RR, Mt Rainier Scenic RR, Mt Hood 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 2403 SE 102nd Ct. Vancouver, WA 98664 541-806-6400
May 17 - 19 - MA posted 02/19 Cancelled
Mass Coastal/Cape Cod Central/MBTA
Early seton available Thursday evening, May 16 . Total mileage for the weekend will be around 250 +/- miles. Details to follow when completed. No meals and lodging are part of this excursion. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick.
May 18 - QC posted 04/24
Lanaudière Railway Company
Joliette QC, Drainsines Quebec mentoring excursion between Saint-Felix de Valois to Joliette and back over 2.25 miles of track. A ZOOM meeting before May 18 to cover all the theory, safety and rules that relate to operating a motorcarprior to actual practical training. Draisines Quebec
May 18 - 19 - PA posted 12/23
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. EC Jamie Haislip Details HERE.
May 18 - 19 - PA posted 03/30
Western New York and Pennsylvania RR
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion out of Meadville PA. Saturday: Meadville to Oil City, about 66 miles. Sunday: Meadville to Mill Valley, about 55 miles. No large cars or Hy-rails without prior approval. 20 car minimum, 35 car max. Fee $240. EC Brian Davis (330) 554-4480 Details Here.
May 18 - 19 - IN/MI posted 01/01 FULL - Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.excursion in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan. Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee is $375. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford. To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
May 19 - OR posted 04/17
Albany and Eastern RR
This 35-mile RT Scenic Contrast run will travel from Lebanon to Sweet Home and return. The run fee is $65, the EC is Guy Howard and the ECIT is Dave Klein. Details HERE.
May 24 - 27- ID posted 04/06
Eastern Idaho Railroad
Idaho Falls. approx 225 miles $320 Joe Schnyder 623-332-0238 and John Martin 661-331-7916 EC's. Details HERE.
May 25 - OH posted 04/24
Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Ry.
Non-NARCOA event. Two round trip across the steel bridge. Then to Bailey and two five mile round trips on the main. Bridge Trip 8:30 am in Grand Rapids. Third Street and Mill Street to Grand Rapids Rd. All must sign in before off loading 2nd section starts 10 am, Bailey, Hertzfeld and Vollmer Rd. Cost $20. Victor Geckle Jr. 419-438-7533
May 25 - MN posted 02/17
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at Breckenridge, MN. We will ride the line from Breckenridge to Sheldon, ND and return. Total mileage is approximately 124 miles. Cost is $70 for pre-registration and $80 the day of the excursion. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
May 26 - 27 - ND posted 02/07
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division iride at Lidgerwood, ND. We will ride trom Lidgerwood to Fullerton on Sunday and from Lidgerwood to Britton, SD on Monday. Total mileage is approximately 204 miles. Cost is $70 for pre-registration and $80 the day of the excursion. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE.
May 28 - 29 - UT posted 04/20
Heber Valley Railroad
Continue the Northwest Rail Tour 2024 in Heber City with Motorcar Operators West on a 48 mile ride in the Heber Valley and Wasatch Mountains, from the depot in Heber City to MP 12 along Deer Creek Reservoir. Cost $125.00. ECs are Rick Smith and Dave Balestreri. Details HERE.
May 30 - 31- NVposted 04/06
Nevada Northern Railroad
MOW Ely, Nevada. Approx 80 miles $100. Joe Schnyder 623-332-0238 and John Martin 661-331-7916 EC's. Details HERE.
May 31 - Jun 8 - CO/NM posted 03/12
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
The Rocky Mountain Division est. 396 mile tour. 1 seton day then 3 operating days on the D&SNG, a 2 day break followed by 1 set onday and 3 operating days on the C&TS. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car for both railroads. Details HERE. ECs Richard Reiff & Alan Borchardt.
Jun 1 - PA posted 12/23
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. EC Jamie Haislip. Details HERE.
Jun 2 - PA posted 12/23
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. EC Jamie Haislip. Details HERE.
Jun 5 - 9 - MT posted 03/28
Central Montana RR and Mission Mountain RR
180 run miles with high trestles, evening run, BBQ, and tunnel. PRO excursion open to all NARCOA members. Run fee is $300 per car. Details HERE. ECs Bryan Adams & Bryan Adams
Jun 7 - 8 - MI posted 01/13 FULL - Waiting List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars 198 mile excursion in Michigan’s lower peninsula. Ride between Cadillac & Petoskey, with a side-trip up the Traverse City sub to Kingsley. Excursion fee is $550. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford. To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
Jun 13 - 14 - ID/WA - Posted 03/12
Great Northwest Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators run down the Snake River canyon from Lewiston, ID to Riparia, WA. 144 total miles. Run fee is $155.00. 14 cars minimum. EC is Will Krasselt. (Two Zero Eight) 310-1335. Assistant EC is Roger Farrell. Details HERE.
Jun 15 - 17 - WA - Posted 03/12
Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators run across the Palouse country from Colfax, to Hooper and Thornton. 210 miles total. Run fee is $180.00. 14 cars minimum. EC is Will Krasselt. (Two Zero Eight) 310-1335. Assistant EC is Roger Farrell. Details HERE.
Jun 15 - 16 - MN posted 02/07
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting ride at Luverne, MN. We will ride the line between Luverne and Agate, Jct. several times plus west to Manly once. Total mileage is approximately 210 miles. Cost is $50 for pre-registration and $60 the day of the excursion. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE.
Jun 22 - 23 - QC posted 04/24
Society Chemin de Fer de le Gaspesie
Draisines Quebec is hosting an excursion on the SCFG railway. Starting at New Richmond, QC and running to Caplan and back and the next day operating the opposite direction to Matapedia and back. If interested contact Draisines Quebec
Jun 22 - OK posted 02/16
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum is hosting a 92 mile round trip from McAlester to Red Oak. Cost is $50.00. Details HERE EC Tom Harrington. Home: 918-683-8751; cell 623-476-6694. Assistant EC is Drake Rice, cell; 405-808-7516.
Jun 22 - 23 - ME posted 03/15
Midcoast RailService
“Save the Dates”. Rockland, ME. Early seton available Friday evening, June 21. Total mileage for the weekend will be around 114 +/- miles. Details to follow when completed. One overnight lodging is part of this excursion. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick.
Jul 6 - 7 - SD posted 02/22
Ringneck & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Oacoma, SD. We will ride the line from Oacoma east to near Mitchell on Saturday and west to Presho on Sunday. Total mileage is approximately 217 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE.
Aug 3 - 4 - IA posted 04/24
Iowa Southern Railway
First Iowa Division - Centerville, IA. We will be giving rides to the public on Saturday raising money for the Centerville Historical Society. A members ride will be on Sunday. Cost is $45 for those not providing rides on Saturday. EC Carl Schneider Details HERE.
Aug 17 -18 - PA posted 04/24
Delaware Lackawana RR
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) excursion over the Pocono Main line from Scranton, PA to Slateford yards on Saturday and Carbondale line on Sunday. About 160 miles. Cost is $265. for both days. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis, 732-618-4286. Details HERE.
Aug 17 - MN posted 02/07
Minnesota Prairie Lines
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at North Redwood Falls. We ride the line from N. Redwood Falls Winthrop in the morning and to Belview in the afternoon. Total mileage is appro. 98 miles. Cost $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE
Aug 18 - MN posted 02/07
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at Olivia. We will ride the line from Olivia to Norwood Young America. Total mileage is approximately 106 miles. Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion. EC is Dave Voeltz. Details HERE.
Aug 24 - 25 - IN/MI posted 01/01 FULL - Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.excursion in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan. Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee is $375. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford. To register, contact Mike via phone (317) 839-9320 or e-mail
Sep 8 - 12 - ON posted 04/02
Ontario Northland Railway
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., excursion in northern Ontario. North Bay to Kapuskasing and return. Approximately 646 rail miles. Excursion fee is $2,100 USD or $2,500 CDN. Details HERE. EC is Michael P. Ford (317) 839-9320.
Sep 13 - 14 - SD posted 02/22
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 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 Voeltz. Details HERE
Sep 21 - VA posted 04/11
Fort Eustis Joint Base
Save the date, . More info soon. Appalachian Rail Excursions. EC Win Goodier
Sep 26 - 27 - OK posted 04/17
Rock Island Rail, Oklahoma & Kansas Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion from Blackwell, OK to Wellington, KS on the Rock Island Rail, Oklahoma & Kansas Railroad. Round trip mileage is 70 miles with a total of 180 miles for the two days. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Sep 27 - 28 - KS posted 04/17
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion from Kingman, KS on the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad. Total trip mileage is 184 miles. Cost is $130. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Oct 12 - MO posted 03/08
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at St. Robert, MO on the Ft. Leonard Army Base. Total trip mileage is 80 miles. Cost is $50. EC is EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE
Oct 13 - MO posted 03/08
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at Columbia, MO on the COLT Railroad Total trip mileage is 108 miles. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE.
Oct 13 - 16 - AZ posted 01/01 FULL - Waiting List Started
Grand Canyon Railroad
Save the Dates. Williams to South Rim. 2 nights stay 25 car limit. Joe Schnyder EC 623-332-0238 for information
Oct 16 - 18 - ON posted 03/25
Agawa Canyon Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars plans to host a 390 mile trip between Sault Ste. Marie and Franz, ON. Details and Cost being finalized. No Sign-ups at this time. Check back for updates. EC is Michael P. Ford.
Nov. 1 - 2 - IA posted 02/07
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 16 - PA posted 03/08
Southwest Pennsylvania RR - Toys for Tots
Appalachian Rail Exc. Mt Pleasant to Greensburg. Aprox. 52 RT miles done as Toys for Tots. $70 p/car plus new unwrapped toy, Details HERE. EC John Gonder, (724)-244-7538, Eric Clark, Win Goodier. Come help us help the kids.
Nov 17 - PA posted 03/21
The Stourbridge Line
Save the date - We have received permission to ride The Stourbridge Line from Honesdale to Lackawaxen for the day, approximate 50 mile round trip. Look for future information once we have finalized the details.
Dec 6 - 8 - FL posted 12/04
Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads
Save The Dates - Toys for Tots. Please bring an unwrapped toy. Friday from Eustis to Mt Dora - total about 15 miles. Saturday, Eustis to Winter Garden and return - about 65 miles. Sunday from Ocala to Candler and return - about 30 miles. South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc.(SERO) Cost $175. EC Keith Mackey (352) 502-5021
Excursions Held On A Regular Basis
Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025 -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 Frank Glatzi 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. |
