Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA to McCaysville, GA – 56 miles round trip. Brief Lunch stop at Ellijay. NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge at Fire Station, South of Depot, at 8:00 A.M., Safety Briefing at 9:00 A.M.  Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. Coordinators: Carl Hymen (706) 455-0492, Scottie Wershing (828) 644-5204, Ron Long (706) 632-9736.

Farmrail Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

McCloud River Railway

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Trash pick-up on the GSMR in Bryson City, NC. Tom Falicon is asking for your help in picking up trash on the GSMR right-of way from Dillsboro (MP48) to Bryson City (MP64). Each attending motorcar will be responsible for cleaning up one mile of track. It is not an easy job so we ask you to think through your commitment before you sign up for the run. Set-on is at 7:30 to 8am at the Bryson City, NC GSMR depot. Limit is 15 motorcars. There is no charge for this run because it is a work day. The GSMR and Tom Falicon thank you in advance for your help! This is a NARCOA insured outing and all NARCOA rules apply. For more trip details or to sign up to help, contact: Tom Falicon, 1227 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 Call between 7pm & 9pm E.S.T. : 828-488-8063 or

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Blue Ridge, GA to McCaysville, GA to Ellijay, GA – 56 miles round trip.  CHANGE IN RIDE. This trip has been allocated as a trash pick-up for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad.  Set on at the Fire Dept. Crossing in Blue Ridge.  Safety Briefing will be at 9 AM. NARCOA rules apply. Pick up trash McCaysville to Blue Ridge. Lunch on the Deck in BR courtesy of BR Railroad. Then run to Ellijay and return.  Price: Free For This Trip. Please email if you plan on attending at address below. Coordinators:  Carl Hymen (706) 455-0492, Scottie Wershing (828) 644-5204, Ron Long (706) 632-9736.

Georgia Southwestern Railroad

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

MOW is pleased to sponsor a one-day run over the Santa Maria Valley Railroad on March 17, 2007.  This is the first motorcar excursion in the railroad’s 95-year history. Participants will travel approximately 20 round-trip miles between Santa Maria and Guadalupe, CA.  At least 3 round trips will be made during the day.  Trip fee of $50 per car includes all railroad costs.  Lunch will be a traditional Santa Maria style tri-tip barbecue prepared by the SMVRR staff.  This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply.  MOW membership required. Excursion coordinator is Doug Jensen.  For trip details contact Bill Schertle, 804 E Tularosa Ave, Orange, CA 92866, Tel: 714-633-1605

Austin Area Terminal RR

Hill Country Railroad Association is pleased to sponsor a 2 day run of the Llano Branch (ex SP) of the AUAR in Llano County, TX.  Participants will travel approximately 40 mi. RT between Llano, TX and Kingsland, TX on Saturday. A night run of 30 mi. RT is planned for Saturday night. On Sunday we will make another approx. 40 mi RT run from Llano to Kingsland, TX. Total possible miles for this excursion are 110 mi. Hi-rails permitted. Trip fee will be $50. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. Information on HCRA is available at www.hillcountryrailroad.com For trip details or additional information, contact: Leland Stewart  HCRA, 10057 Palomino Canyon, Converse, TX  78109, 210-945-9268

Copper Basin Railway

Heart of Georgia Railroad

Saturday - Pitts, Ga. To Mt. Vernon, Ga.   130 RT Miles, Sunday - Pitts, Ga. To Plains, Ga.   127 RT Mile.s Come join us on our second motorcar excursion across most of middle Georgia.  Follow the line of the old Seaboard Airline Railway through rich fertile farming country at its best.  Expect to see fields of peanuts, watermelons, soybeans, cotton, corn, and Georgia’s most beautiful tree, the pecan.  During your two day trip you will cross three of Georgia’s  largest inland rivers: the Oconee, the Flint, and the Ocmulgee.  Travel with us through some of Georgia’s most beautiful countryside, through farming villages, and fields of Georgia agriculture.  In two days we will travel approximately  250 plus round trip miles. On Saturday we will travel east from the farming town of Pitts and cross the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers and  lunch in the quaint town of Alamo.  We will pass through the towns of Glenwood, Alamo, Helena, Milan, Rhine, Abbeyville, Kramer, and Rochelle. Sunday will find us traveling west through Cordele, the watermelon capital of the world.  Shortly after leaving Cordele, we will cross the Flint River and Lake Blackshear on our way  to the town of Plains.  This is the boyhood and current home of former President Jimmy Carter who lives just a few blocks from town and our turnaround and lunch location.  With a little luck, he will be in residence and come out to visit with us. We will pass through the towns of Seville, Cordele, Cobb, Leslie, and Americus. Americus is the home office of the Heart of Georgia Railroad and uses former trackage of the Seaboard Airline Railway.  A Central of Georgia Railway timetable, dated April 1953,  lists many famous passenger trains stopping here, including: The Southwind; The Flamingo; The Seminole; The City of Miami; as well as four local passenger trains.Your cost for both wonderful days is: $170.00.   I’m sorry but I can’t split the days.            

Requirements:   You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will  be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.    No refunds after February 28, 2007.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest during each excursion.  “A” cars and trailers must have a chain restraint or similar device.  A mobile VHF radio is encouraged.   Please make your check for $170.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  %Bobby Moreman, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  No refunds after February 28, 2007.  Please make separate checks for each railroad motorcar excursion. Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC c/o Bobby Moreman,3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. http://khuffines.home.mindspring.com/motorcar

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Ry

Texas State Railroad

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Ry

St. Marys Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Blue Ridge, GA to Mineral Bluff, GA to McCaysville, GA – 35 miles round trip. Dinner stop in McCaysville. NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge Depot House Track at 4:00 P.M., Safety Briefing at 5:00 P.M.  Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. Coordinators: Carl Hymen (706) 455-0492, Scottie Wershing (828) 644-5204, Ron Long (706) 632-9736.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Ry

Everett Railroad

This will be our seventh year of coordinating rides on this railroad. In the previous six trips the runs totaled about 60 miles each. We expect nearly the same in 2007. The set-on is at Claysburg, PA which is located just off I-99 between Altoona and Bedford, PA. We will travel north to Hollidaysburg, turn the cars and travel south to Roaring Spring’s Railroad station, where we will take our lunch/restroom stop. Details will be sent to those who register. The station’s restroom and a portable toilet will be available. After lunch we will continue south to Martinsburg, back through the wye to turn the cars, and retrace our route back to Claysburg. This excursion will be a great way to start the weekend for those riding the Central PA Excursion’s ride on the Nittany & Bald Eagle RR on Sunday April 22. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. NARCOA rules will be in effect. There is a limit of 40 cars. Cost is $40 per car. Applications will be sent to eastern USA insured NARCOA members later in February. For information, contact Gary Shrey. Phone: 717-227-9628

Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad

Oregon and Fitchburg Railroad

Brooklyn area chamber of commerce is sponsoring "Speeder Car" rides on the Chicago & North Western Rail Line. Set-on will be Friday night in Brookly,, with an evening run from Brookly or Oregon, WI, leaving at 7:30 p.m. We will be giving rides to the general public on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday at 4:oo p.m, weather permitting. This is a Non-NARCOA event and insurance is not required. For more information contact Al Lesko, Phone: (608) 897-4855.

Florida Central Railroad - Florida Northern Railroad

Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. is sponsoring runs on two railroads. Set On will be at Wooten Park along the Lake in Tavares, Florida on Friday, April 27, 2007 starting at 4:00 P.M. Ample parking is available for trailers, cars and RV’s. A link to a list of area motels and directions to the set-on location will be emailed to all registered operators. At 5:00 P.M. we will run to Mount Dora and return. On Saturday, April 28, we will leave Tavares at 8:30 A.M. and run to Winter Garden with a "pit" stop at the railroad headquarters in Plymouth. Lunch is your choice in one of the several restaurants near the R.R. Depot/Museum in Winter Garden. We will return to Tavares in the Afternoon. Trip distance 62 miles total for both days. Sunday April 29 we will set on in downtown Ocala, Florida in an area where the track runs down the middle of the street for several blocks. We will run South to Candler (14 miles each way) and return to the set on location for a lunch break. In the Afternoon, we will run North bound to the end of the track near Lowell (11 miles each way). It is a very pretty run. There are a number of busy crossings that we will have to flag. We will also have to cross the CSX main on the diamond at the Amtrack station in Ocala. NARCOA Insurance is required. NARCOA Operating Rules and Regulations will be in effect. NARCOA Certificate of Examination is required. Cost is $110.00 per Motorcar for any or all three days. Send email address and a check payable to: Charles Pults PO Box 867, High Springs, FL 32655  Tel 386-454-4659

Sierra RR

Sierra RR Oakdale to Jamestown (California) and return. $135.- per car. Please send your check made out to Motorcar Operators West, MOW and current NARCOA numbers in a LASE envelope before April 21st to: Chris Ogilvie, 6676 Colton Blvd, Oakland CA 94611 (510) 339-1071 home, (415) 896-2644 office Entries after April 21st, but before April 27th by e-mail ONLY and bring your check to set-on.

Toledo Lake Erie & Western Ry

Cal Northern Railroad

Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad

Cascade and Columbia River RR

Finger Lakes Railway

Updated 2/18/2007 – Change in branches and total mileages. - Our annual trip to the Finger Lakes Railroad will feature a Saturday trip to Watkins Glen and Penn Yan.  This excursion will originate in Himrod (about 15 miles south of Geneva, NY).  It will follow Lake Geneva to Watkins Glen for a total of about 36 RT miles and then rolling country filled with small farms and overlooking Lake Geneva on our way to Penn Yan for an additional 17 RT miles  Make sure you bring your camera.  Our Sunday excursion will start in the Geneva yard and travel to Canandaigua.  A repeat of last years trip that is always scenic and exciting. Total mileage for Sunday is about 49 RT miles.  Event fee is $130 per car.  Event is sponsored by NERCA.   NARCOA insurance and all NARCOA  rules apply.  Safety vests required on all participants A-cars and hy-rails by permission only.   Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott Contact: Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Dr. North Providence, Rhode Island 02911 Phone: (401) 232-0992

Cal Northern Railroad

Black Hills Central RR

The Rocky Mountain Division and The Black Hills Central RR have teamed up for a two day excursion. We will run from Hill City, SD to Keystone and return three times each day. One run will be made each evening.  Cost is $40 per motorcar Visit www.rockymountaindivision.com for more details or contact: Gus Mocilac 719-574-0524, 5155 Bluestem Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

South Branch Valley Railroad

Western Maryland Scenic

Join us on May 6, 2007 as we again ride this scenic mountain railroad. From our set-on at the engine house in Ridgeley, WV, we will travel past the former Western Maryland Railroad station in Cumberland, MD, through the narrows, and up the mountain to Frostburg, MD. As we await the arrival of the steam powered passenger train, we expect to turn the speeders on the turntable, and then, return to our set-on site. Approximate round trip mileage will be 34 miles. We hope to be off the rails by 3PM, giving everyone an early trip home. This excursion will be a great way to complete the weekend for those riding the SBVRR excursion on Saturday May 5. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. All NARCOA rules will be enforced. All cars will be inspected. There is a 40 car limit. Price for this excursion is $40 per car. For information, contact Gary Shrey.Phone: 717-227-9628

Amador Foothill Railroad

The scenic mountains of the California Gold Country will be the backdrop for an excursion on the Amador Foothill Railroad and the Ione Railfair in Ione, CA. This event will run   concurrent with the 132nd annual Ione Homecoming Picnic, a celebration of the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad in Ione Each day, MOW will sponsor two round trip speeder excursions. The RRC will provide crossing assistance and signal activation at the major crossings. In addition to the regular day trips, a special night run is being planned for Saturday evening. This is a 20 mile scenic adventure through the open rangeland and mountains of Amador County and will yield at least 100 miles for the weekend event. There will be exhibits of seldom seen historic railroad track maintenance machinery. Similar items of interest for display continue to be sought out and invitations are open to the owners of vintage track inspection and maintenance machines and other Railroad related items to participate in the event..  Hy-rails and oversized cars are welcome. There will be separate events for handcars, velocipedes and other hand powered rail equipment. Local food vendors will be serving the finest cuisine in Ione. Also planned for the weekend is a living history discussion with the Amador County Historical Society and past personnel of the Amador Central Railroad/Amador Foothill Railroad. A restored Sheffield motorcar originally belonging to the AMC will be on display and Leo Pyle, Superintendent, will share his experiences with it. Parking and RV/tent dry camping will be available trackside at a charge of $10. Motorcars may be left on the track overnight and security will be provided.. Safety inspections and Set On will begin at 2:00 PM FRIDAY May 11 Th . The fee for the MOW excursion is $50.00. Checks are made payable to MOW. NARCOA license and insurance are required for the excursion. Railfair attendance is open top the public. For more information contact Dave Balestreri: Phone: 916-444-6374.   Checks are to be mailed to Dave Balestreri, 2320 ‘E’ Street. Sacramento, California. 95816.  Include a SASE or email address for set-on times, maps, releases and accommodation information.  RRC website is: WWW.HANDCAR.NET/RRC

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 

Georgia Southwestern Railroad

V&S Railway (Towner Line)

The RMD will sponsor a two day run over the V&S covering all trackage in operation between NA Junction (CO) and Towner, CO.  This is the former MoPac/SP-D&RGW line that connects with the BNSF at NA Jct and K&O at Towner, CO.  Revised set-on location will be at Eads, CO. Saturday May 19. Set-on will begin at 7:00 AM, run west and return to Eads early evening.  Sunday’s run will be Eads east to Towner and return (80 mi. RT).  Total weekend miles approximately 200 miles. NOTE: Set on locations and run distances subject to railroad operations. This is a NARCOA insured event. NARCOA rules will be in effect.  Fee is $35 per car for the two day run and $25 for one a one day run.  Car limit is 25. To make a reservation please write check payable to Rocky Mountain Division and send to Richard Reiff at 4364 Blueflax Dr., Pueblo, CO 81001.   More info at  www.rockymountaindivision.com or contact Richard Reiff evenings 719-543-7023. (MST -5-9PM)

St. Thomas & Eastern Railway

A  NARCOA- insured motorcar excursion on the 34 mile St. Thomas & Eastern Railway will take place on Saturday May 26th 2007.  We will set-on in Tillsonburg, Ontario beginning at 9 AM with an eastward departure scheduled for 10 AM.  We will make at least one round trip (68 miles) and possibly more, if time permits. The cost of the run will be $60.Can. or $55.U.S.  This is a NARCOA insurance run ONLY and all NARCOA rules will be in effect. This will also be a NARCOA Mentoring Program trip for new operators. This run is presented by Kenneth Annett - an individual member NARCOA affiliate. To register, please make checks payable to:  “Kenneth Annett” and send to: Motorcar Run, 3483 Church St., Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9E 1V6

former Camas Prairie Railroad

Maine, Montreal and Atlantic Railroad - Maine Eastern Railroad - Conway Scenic Railroad

The Northland Tour – 4 railroads 8 days The Northeast Rail Car Assocaition is pleased to announce six days of motor car excursions that will end at the annual Hobo Railroad Motor Car Weekend.   NERCA will provide six days and the Hobo the ending two days of the longest motor car excursion ever in the eastern United States.  We have broken these down per segment or you may sign up for all.

Sun-Mon, May 27-28 –  The Maine, Montreal and Atlantic Railway will host us on an excursion from Houlton, Me to Millinocket and to our destination of  Presque Isle, ME.  Thru hills and valleys, pine forests, rivers and along the great potato farms in the northeastern part of Maine. In Presque Isle, we will journey on one of two branches. And our overnight stay will be in Presque Isle. Mondays trip will leave Presque Island traveling on another short branch before venturing back to the main line and our return to Houlton, ME. Overnight accommodations are included. Total mileage is 206 RT miles. Driving distance to next leg is approximately 225 miles.  Excursion cost $250 per car – 1 hotel room

Tue-Wed, May 29-30 – The Maine Eastern Railroad/Maine DOT will host us on this two day adventure. Tuesday will be on the Rockland Branch with seton at Wiscasset with plans to travel to Brunswick and Rockland.  This is one of the most beautiful excursions in the US with many coastal bridges and great scenery. This track has recently been rebuilt to Amtrak standards and hosts the Downeastern passenger train. Total mileage is 120 RT miles. Driving distance between Tuesday and Wednesday seton is 21 miles. On Wednesday, we will seton in Bowdoinham for a trip on the Lower Road. This trackage has been recently identified for future passenger service upgrade. It follows the Kennebec River on it way from Brunswick to Augusta. Total mileage 50 RT Miles. Driving distance to next leg is approximately 85 miles. Excursion cost – $100 per car.  This excursion may be adjusted because of railroad road operations.

Thur-Fri, May 31-June 1 - The Conway Scenic Railroad will be our host for the next two days. On Thursday afternoon, we will seton at Redstone (North Conway); travel to the switch on the mountain division and reverse to the picturesque North Conway station. Our journey will then continue down the branch to Conway. Please note that this will be a late afternoon run on new trackage. This is heavily traveled.  The passenger train runs on this section, which has never seen NARCOA motorcars before. We will leave our motorcars at the picturesque station overnight and car pool back to the seton location, and our autos. Total mileage is 12 RT miles. One Friday, we leave North Conway and move on to the Mountain Division. This is some of the most spectacular scenery in the eastern US as it travels thru Crawford Notch and it's  view of Mt Washington. Our travels will take us high on to the ledges, crossing Frankenstein Trestle with a stop at Crawford House. Our journey will go west to near Whitefield before we return back to Redstone. Total mileage is 88 RT miles.   Excursion cost - $125 per car

Sat- Sun, June 2-3  -  The Hobo Railroad is sponsoring there 19th annual Trackcar Weekend.  On Saturday, they will leave the White Mountains in Lincoln, NH and proceed to Weir’s Beach and beautiful Lake Winnipesauke.  Sunday’s trip will be from Tilton to Weir’s Beach.  If you have not done this trip before, you have definitely missed one of the premier motor car excursions in the United States.  This is a non-NARCOA excursion.  Please contact Paul Yorkis at Paul Yorkis at 24 Kimberly Drive, Medway, MA 02053.  Excursion Fee  - $70 per car.   For more information -  http://www.hoborr.com/trackcar.html

You may signup for all of these excursions or pick the ones you like and enjoy of the the other great activities in Northern New England.  The first three events are NARCOA excursions.  Reflective vests required by all participants.   These are non-mentoring runs.  Hy-rail trucks and “A” cars by special permission only.  For more information, please contact Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI  02911  (401) 232-0992

First Iowa Division June Tour

This tour has been 1 1/2 years in the planning.  The following rides are being put together as a package due to car limits placed by the railroads.  Pre-registration and payment is required for this 262-mile tour.  Cost will be $315 per car.  $100 of this fee will be tax-deductible and people registering will get a tax receipt at the ride to claim this deduction next year.   A packet containing motels,  waivers,  set on,  maps,  and detailed ride information will be sent out to those registering for the tour.  We’re sorry but we can’t break up this package by  individual railroads.  We are also working on two more railroads that could be added to this tour for June 4 & 5 but those would be an additional cost.  Contact Dave Pratt at 515-674-3803 or e-mail  Carl Schneider for more information.

OPTIONAL:  May 31, 2007  - San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad  -  Alamosa - Antonito, Colorado  This is an optional ride for those who wish to ride motorcars from Alamosa to Antonito and then take a steam train ride on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad.  Set on will be at 5:30am - 6:00am MDT at the Alamosa depot.  Departure will be at 7:00am prompt so we can be at Antonito by 9:00am to meet the train.  We will be leaving the Alamosa depot heading south where we will pull up at the side of the depot by 9:30am.  We will leave the cars on the siding, board the steam train for Chama, arriving in Chama between 4:00 and 4:15pm.  There we will catch the motorcoach back to Antonito where we will get back on the motorcars and return to Alamosa.  There will be a nice meal included with the price of the train tickets.  Cost of this ride will be an additional $45.  If we have at least 40 people signed up, we will qualify for a group rate.  This would be $68.40 per person compared to the regular rate of $76 per person.  This is an exceptional ride for the First Iowa Division.  We need to know as soon as possible how many people will be participating in this steam excursion.  Please notify Carl Schneider (515-967-5181 or Dave Pratt (515-674-3803).   This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules will apply.

June 1, 2007  -  San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad  -  Alamosa – Monte Vista,  Colorado   We will be starting out this tour with a night run on the San Luis & Rio Grande from Alamosa to Monte Vista and returning to Alamosa where we will leave the cars in front of the depot for the next days ride.   Total miles for this night run will be 44 miles.   This is a Narcoa-insured event and all Narcoa rules apply.

June 2, 2007   -  San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad  -  Alamosa – LaVeta, Colorado   We will ride from Alamosa east over LaVeta Pass at 9242’. We’ll be running with the excursion train so there should be some chances to get some exciting pictures of the train as it makes its way up the mountain.  This will be a total of 130 miles for the day.   This is a Narcoa-insured event and all Narcoa rules apply.

June 3, 2007  -  Rio Grande Scenic Railroad  -  South Fork – Creede,  Colorado   This is a very scenic line and we’ll have a great opportunity for sightseeing as we ride the rails.  There will be two round trips on this line for a total of 88 miles for the day.   This is a Narcoa-insured event and all Narcoa rules apply.

Hobo Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

East Troy Electric Railroad

Huron and Eastern Railway/Saginaw Valley Railway

California Northern Railroad

Austin Area Terminal RR

Hill Country Railroad Association is pleased to sponsor a 1 day run of the Llano Branch (ex SP) of the AUAR in Llano County, TX.  Participants will travel approximately 56 mi. RT between Llano, TX and Scobee, TX on Saturday. A night run of 30 mi. RT is planned for Saturday night. Hi-rails permitted. Modified cars must have prior permission. Trip fee will be $50 donation to HCRA (501c3). This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. Information on HCRA is available at www.hillcountryrailroad.com For RSVP and/or additional information, contact: Leland Stewart  HCRA, 10057 Palomino Canyon,Converse, TX  78109 210-945-9268

Coopersville & Marne Railway

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to announce a motorcar excursion on the Coopersville & Marne Railway www.coopersvilleandmarne.org in Coopersville, Michigan.  Two trips to Grand Rapids planned with a pizza buffet for a late lunch between runs.  Total mileage for the day is estimated to be 56 miles.  NARCOA insurance required.  All NARCOA and Coopersville & Marne rules will be followed.  Seton is between 8:30 and 9:30 am.   Cost of the run and pizza is $30 per car, with a limit of 25 cars.  Make checks payable to Great Lakes Railcars and send them to Richard Dunton, 1225 – 19 Mile Road, Cedar Springs, MI  49319; for more information 616-696-3863, before 8 pm.

Lycoming Valley Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Union County Industrial Railroad

CPE is pleased to announce a ride over the 25 mile Union County Industrial Railroad on Sunday June 1, 2007 from New Columbia, PA to Winfield, Mifflinburg and return. This is a NARCOA insured event. Cost is $35. Send a check to Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17856. Questions contact Larry Maynard (570)538-9050

McCloud River Railway

Pacific Coast Railroad

PRO is pleased to sponsor a 1-day run over the 36" narrow gauge Pacific Coast Railroad on June 16, 2007.   Participants will travel numerous trips on this 1.6 mile loop railroad in Santa Margarita, CA.   A great warm-up prior to CO or AK.  Spark Arresters required.  No Smoking.  Please email for more details.  Trip fee of $50.00 per car includes railroad costs only.  There is a 20-car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply.   For trip details contact Bill Rust, PO Box 7055, Halcyon, CA 93421. (Please include SASE)   Tel: (805) 440-6567

Appanoose County Railroad 

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum,  North Judson, Indiana, will be giving public train rides during the North Judson Mint Festival Days.  Operators who participate with the festival will be asked to give rides to the general public for Sat. and or Sun.   Set on: 7:00 to 9:00am (CENTRAL TIME).  Exact schedule for rides will be sent as time approaches. Operators will have a private late afternoon run to LaCrosse on Sat. and a 8:00am run on Sun. morning.  NO CHARGE.  All cars have the option of being stored in the engine house on Sat night. All NARCOA rules and regulations apply, Limit of 20 cars. A-cars welcome and Hy-rails are accepted for private runs.  HVRM insurance will cover public rides. NARCOA insurance covers private runs. Camping on grounds is permitted and Friday arrivals welcome.  For registration and all extra information “hotels and restaurants” Contact Jon Schmidt, 17591 w15b Rd. Culver, IN 46511 (574-842-2948)  Please send Rule Book and Insurance number when registering.

Pacific Northwest Tour 2007

Hudson Bay Railroad

West Virginia Central Railroad

Ozark Valley Railroad 

Third Annual Petersburg WV Rail Show

Rocky Mountain Division Speeder, Bus & Steam Train Tour

Monday, July 2, 2007 San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass) Set-on at LaVeta, CO and travel over the pass to Blanca, Co a distance of 42 miles.  Return to LaVeta the same day. Cost: $125.00 per speeder.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007 Creede Branch (formerly of the Denver & Rio Grande RR) Set-on at South Fork, CO, travel to Creede, CO, a distance of 23 miles, join in Creede Mining Days Festival activities then return to South Fork.  The run will be the same on both days. Pay $125.00 for one run and get the second for free.

Wednesday July 4, 2007 Creede Branch (formerly of the Denver & Rio Grande RR) Repeat of the previous day’s run. Cost is free for those paying on the 3rd or $125.00 for the 4th only.

Thursday July 5, 2007 San Luis & Rio Grande RR Trailer Speeders to Alamosa, CO and set on in RR yard in preparation for the Friday run. No cost for this day.

NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect for all the runs on the tour. Speeder limit will be 25 per run. To reserve your spot(s) and receive the information packet please send deposits of $25 per desired run ($75.00) for the full tour. Preference will be given to those taking the full tour. The Balance will be due by June 1,2007. Information packets will be mailed by March 1. For information visit our web site at: www.rockymountaindivision.com. For details and/or reservations contact: Jon Keeling, P.O. Box 721, La Veta, Colorado 81055 Phone: 719-989-0779

Delaware & Ulster Railroad

updated 2/18   As late February, all camping areas are full.  Additional participants may find alternate motel/hotel accommodations or “day trip” in. Again NERCA sponsors a camping weekend on this annual event that takes us up the mountain and back down. This laidback weekend is one that you can relax on and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the camaraderie with other owners. Bring a tent or a camper and enjoy our Dutch Treat barbeque. Day trippers are welcome. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 80 miles depending on what you want to do.  Event fee is $35.  This event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and all NARCOA rules apply. Safety vests required on all participants. A-cars and Hy-Rails by permission only. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott Contact: Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Dr. North Providence, Rhode Island 02911 Phone: (401) 232-0992

Oregon Pacific RR

Minnesota Southern Railroad 

Washington, Idaho & Montana RR

Bovill Days - Potlatch Days (WI&M RR) July 14-15, 2007Come join Pacific Railcar Operators for a two day benefit ride celebrating the centennial of Bovill and Potlatch, ID and the Washington, Idaho & Montana RR July 14th and 15th, 2007. Potlatch Lumber Co. began the construction of the WI&M in 1905. In 1906 it reached Potlatch, ID and in 1907 Bovill, ID. For three years PRO members have given rides at Potlatch to celebrate Potlatch Days as a money maker to help restore its historic depot. Last year was its centennial. This year PRO members will extend operations to include Bovill which celebrates its 100th birthday in 2007.

On Saturday, July 14th, cars will set on the tracks of the St. Maries River Railroad at Bovill, ID. Members will give rides to the public over 5 miles of STMA track between Bovill and Purdue between 10 am and 4 pm. That evening we will reload the cars and drive to Potlatch and set on. On Sunday, July 15th, members will give rides to the public over the tracks of the Washington & Idaho RR between Princeton and a point 4 miles west of Potlatch between 10 and 4 pm. Sunday prior to 10 am, operators will have a chance to tour the 20 miles left of the WI&M between Palouse, WA and Harvard, ID before giving rides. All proceeds from both day's events will be donated to the Bovill Historical Group and the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railroad Historical Society. Last year we earned over $1,500 to help support the Potlatch depot renovation.

PRO needs at least 12 cars each day to make this work. 15 would be better. No one who is a NARCOA member will be turned away. Since NARCOA insurance will be used both days, participants will need to have current NARCOA insurance and NARCOA operators' certificates. A $20 fee is required in order to pay for the insurance and set up. This covers both days.For more information and reservations email Meet Coordinator Bill Taylor at (406) 721-2351. Maps, a motel list, camp site and set on information will be mailed upon receipt of reservation. Particpants' cars will travel over 150 miles for the weekend.

Ontario Northland Railway

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Algoma Central Ry

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society

Port Of Tillamook Bay Railroad

The Nehalem Bay Speeders is pleased to sponsor a run on theTillamook line on July 28th and 29th 2007.  On Sat we will run from Wheeler to Buxton and return. Sunday we will run from Wheeler to Tillamook and return.   Trip Fee will be $150.00. This is a NARCOA Insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. For details contact Wally Burton 43400 Carol Dr. Nehalem OR 97131 or 503 368 6496

North Shore Railroad & Shamokin Valley Railroad

CPE is pleased to announce a 2 day ride over the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and the 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. On Saturday night the Central PA Chapter NRHS will be our host at their former Reading Railroad station in White Deer. A dinner will be provided for a donation to the Chapter. There will be locomotive and caboose rides, handcar rides, a slideshow of local railroads and a good evening of railroad fellowship. On Sunday we will tour a large HO layout of the Sunbury to Shamokin line that we will be riding. This is a NARCOA insured event. Cost for the weekend is $65 of which $10 goes to the Central PA Chapter NRHS to help with their ongoing restoration projects. Send a check to Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17856. Questions contact Larry Maynard (570)538-9050

Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad

US Rail - formerly - Great Miami & Scioto Ry.

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

Nelsonville, OH - Ohio Valley Railcars invites you to participate in riding the 23 + round trip mile Hocking Valley  Scenic Railway, Sunday, August 5th, 2007.  We will ride the railroad once in the morning, and then you will have the option of riding the train or lunch, and then ride the railroad again in the afternoon.  NARCOA Insurance and compliance with the Rule Book is required along with the OVR policy book.  All operators must be NARCOA certified. Fee $40 payable to Ohio Valley Railcars. Ohio Valley Railcars c/o Jaime Samuell, 3624 Watt Road , Columbus, Oh 43230   Phone 740-427-4444

Santa Rosa Railroad Days

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Dakota Southern Railroad 

Portland and Western RR

Finger Lakes Railway

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Prairie Village, Herman & Milwauke Railroad

Indiana Northeastern Railroad

Quebec, North Shore & Labrador Railroad Full - Waiting List Only

ON TO SHEFFERVILLE Come join us on the Quebec, North Shore & Labrador on August 26 through September 2, This will be the last time this excursion will be offered.  Our host, Jacques Clavette will be retiring in December. There are no grade crossings from Mile post 9 to Ross Bay Junction.  This is a very scenic ride through a vast wilderness.  The nearest road is 50 miles away.  We will ride on two railroads, The QNS&L and Transport Ferrovaire Tshuetin Rail, on our way to Schefferville.  Total mileage for the 8 days is 850.
   August 26 – Sept-Iles to Mai (mow camp) 128 miles
    August 27 – Mai to Labrador City – 132 miles
    August 28 – visit one of the largest open pit iron mines in the world and Labrador City
    August 29 – Labrador City to Schefferville – 165 miles
    August 30 – Stay in fishing camp and eat fresh caught fish
    August 31 – Schefferville to Labrador City – 165 miles
    September 1 – Labrador City to Mai – 132 miles
    September 2 -  Mai to Sept-Iles -128 miles
At Mai, the maintenance-of-way camp, you will need to bring a cot or bed roll as there is only one single bed in each room and they only have 15 rooms available at this time.  The cost for this trip is $2000 per motorcar.  This will include gas for the motorcars, accommodations in Mai, Labrador City, and Schefferville, security in Labrador City and Schefferville and transportation in Labrador City and Schefferville to and from accommodations and the tour of the mine.  For those interested, send your name, address, phone number, email address and the trip fee to: Wilderness Tours, 622 Oak Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.  We can be contacted through email or 608-839-4939  THIS EXCURSION MAY BE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF A STRIKE AT THE IRON ORE MINE.  ALL MONEY WILL BE RETURNED IF THIS HAPPENS.

Nevada Northern RR

MOW will be doing their bi-annual work party/excursions on the Nevada Northern Railroad in Ely. NV. The Nevada Northern is a great “Living Museum” and we have volunteered many hours in the past to clean up weeds and sage brush to reconditioning buildings. There’s also about 22 miles of railroad that we are allowed to run on between Ely, up to the town of Ruth where the Copper Pits are located, to McGill where the Smelting Plant used to be. It’s beautiful country, the weather usually is warm but not roasting, and the museum folks treat us like gold. On Labor Day weekend the town also celebrates with their annual Planes, Trains and Automobiles festivities. Some of us camp on the grounds and many stay at the local hotels. The fee is $20 which includes the basic membership to the Nevada Northern Museum. For more information please email Doug Jensen. For more information on the Nevada Northern and local hotels and such http://nevadanorthernrailway.net/index.htm

St. Maries River Railroad

PRO is pleased to announce a 2 day no frills fun excursion on the St. Maries River Railroad on September 1st and 2nd, 2007. The Saturday run will be St. Maries to Clarkia and return, approximately 74 miles. Sunday’s run will cover St. Maries to Plummer and return, approximately 40 miles and will take us across the recently renovated Benewah trestle. Set on will be near the STMA depot and engine house located at 318 North 10th street in St. Maries between 3 pm and 6 pm on Friday, August 31 and between 6 am and 8 am on Saturday, September 1. Trip fee is $125.00 per car which covers railroad expenses only. 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 coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 746-5430, or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802,. NARCOA insurance, NARCOA rules certification, PRO membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment is required. Due to the short notice, no paperwork or info packets will be mailed to participants. All paperwork will be completed at set-on. There is only one motel in St. Maries, the Pines Motel, 1117 Main Ave. (208) 245-2545. Dry camping is available at the railroad facilities. Also plan on packing lunches both days as no facilities will be available along the track.

Rocky Mountain Division Fall Speeder Tour

Saturday, September 1, 2007 San Luis Central RR, Monte Vista, Colorado (The Pea Vine) Set-on at Monte Vista, CO, travel 12 miles to Center, CO and return to Monte Vista the same day. Cost is $30.00. This run will not be NARCOA insured but NARCOA rules will be in effect.

Sunday September 2, 2007 San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass) Set-on at LaVeta, CO and travel over the pass to Blanca, Co a distance of 42 miles.  Return to LaVeta the same day. Cost: $125.00 per speeder. NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect.

Monday September 3, 2007 Creede Branch (formerly of the Denver & Rio Grande RR) Set-on at South Fork, CO, travel to Creede, CO, a distance of 23 miles and return to South Fork the same day. Cost: $125.00. NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect.

To reserve your spot(s) and receive the information packet please send deposits of $25 per desired run ($75.00) for the full tour. Speeder limit is 25. Preference will be given to those taking the full tour. The Balance will be due by August 1,2007. Information packets will be mailed by April 1. For information visit our web site at: www.rockymountaindivision.com. For details and/or reservations contact: Jon Keeling, P.O. Box 721, La Veta, Colorado 81055 Phone: 719-989-0779

Northwestern Pacific RR

Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad

Wheeling and Lake Erie Ry.

Ozark Valley Railroad 

Auxvasse, Missouri   Come join the First Iowa Division for our second ride on this new railroad in Missouri running between Fulton and Mexico.   Notice our change of set on location and following new information from Lee Goran:

We will run to Mexico in the morning with a set on time of 7:00am and a departure time of 8:00am.  This will be  42 miles round trip and we will also make an afternoon run following lunch in Auxvasse for a grand total of 84 miles for the day.  Our turn around at Fulton will be at the depot south of our turn around and set on location in June.  One of the attractions on this line is the 125' trestle over Auxvasse Creek.  Cost of this ride will be $45 per car and the railroad has set a 30-car limit which means we'll have to do an advance sign up, registration,  and payment.  Motel information and set on location map will be available in a registration packet to those signing up.  Please register early so we can get the packet out to you soon enough to make motel reservations and plan accordingly.  Send your $45 ride fee to Carl Schneider,  1302 6th Ave SE,  Altoona, IA  50009-2002 with a check written out to First Iowa Division.  This is a Narcoa-insured event and all Narcoa rules apply.  For further information, contact carl Schneider at 155-967-5181

South, Kansas & Oklahoma RR and Boy Scout Camporee.

Appanoose County Railroad 

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Great Lakes Central Railway

Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a 3-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Great Lakes Central Railway (ex- Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway), on Friday/Saturday/Sunday, September 14, 15, & 16, 2007.  All NARCOA members are welcome to participate.    Participants will travel approximately 300 miles in the beautiful northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.  The trip will start in Cadillac, MI and we will run the line between Yuma, Michigan and Petoskey, Michigan, with a side trip on the Traverse City branch as well.  The excursion fee of $450.00 (USD) includes all railroad fees, very nice overnight hotel accommodations in both Traverse City and Petoskey, MI; deluxe continental breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning, transportation to/from the hotel in both Traverse City & Petoskey, and other related excursion costs. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee.   There is a 25 car limit.    This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.   To register, send a check for $450 (payable to Great Lakes Rail Cars) to: Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035.  For questions or further information contact Mike at (317) 839-9320

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Sierra Railroad

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch 

The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Syracuse Branch September 15 and 16, 2007.  Participants will travel approximately 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY over the two days.   Saturday we will be running roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY where lunch will be on your own at Syracuse’s famed Carousel Mall next to the CSX Chicago mainline which hosts many trains per day.   Sunday we will run roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $8.00 per person.   We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks and a portable bathroom will be available.   Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad.   The trip fee is $120.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee.   There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555.   You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at http://www.vratrips.org 

Stockton Terminal & Eastern RR

Black Hills Central RR.

Coopersville & Marne Railway

Austin Area Terminal RR

Hill Country Railroad Association is pleased to sponsor an excursion on the Llano Branch (ex SP) of the AUAR in Llano County, TX.  Participants will travel approximately 82 mi. RT between Llano, TX and Burnet, TX on Saturday. A bonus run to Kingsland (40 mi. RT) on Sunday is also planned but not yet confirmed. This will be the last run this year and maybe for some time due to new railroad management. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. NARCOA approved Hi-rails permitted. No homemade cars allowed. Modified cars must have prior permission. Participants must wear hard-soled ankle top shoes. Trip fee will be a $75 donation to HCRA (501c3). Information on HCRA is available at www.hillcountryrailroad.com

Note: This excursion has been planned to run the same weekend as the Austin Steam Train Assoc. Burnet to Cedar Park, TX motorcar excursion (non-NARCOA) set for Sunday, September 23. This provides the opportunity to participate in two excursions on the same weekend. These excursions are separately operated and require individual registrations.

For RSVP and set on information, contact: Leland Stewart, HCRA Excursion Coordinator, 10057 Palomino Canyon, Converse, TX  78109 210-945-9268 home 210-863-5397 cell

Port Colborne Harbour Railway

Iowa River Railroad

Akron Metro Transit Authority Green Line

Cal Northern RR

PRO is very pleased to announce a run on the Cal Northern September 22, 23rd, from Williams, CA.  We will run north to Richfield and return on Saturday, and south to Davis and return on Sunday.  Come and support this wonderful run through the northern valley with wide open straight rail, 250 miles in 2 days.  All Narcoa rules apply. Please send a check made out to PRO for $110.00 to Dave McClain, 22850 Placer Hills Rd, Colfax, CA 95713.  If no info or maps are needed, do not send a SASE, but all information can be sent if required.  Set-on at Williams will begin at 3pm, Sept. 22nd, after the train has cleared town.  This run is open to all members, and PRO membership is not required, but encouraged.

NARCOA BOD meeting - Chicago, Il

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

East Troy Electric Railroad

Wellsboro & Corning Railroad

Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base 

New England Central Railroad

NERCA is please to announce another great motor excursion.   On Saturday, we will travel the New England Central Railroad from Belchertown, MA (Charlene Siding) to Brattleboro, VT turn and precede south to Willimantic, CT via Palmer, MA.  This excursion with cover approximately 142 miles.  One Sunday, we will leave from Willimantic, CT to New London, CT turn  and return to Belchertown, MA    This leg will be approximately 105 miles.
The railroad has limited us to 30 cars max and set other conditions.   All cars must we capable of maintaining at least 28 miles per hour.  We have two meets with Amtrak and we CAN NOT interfere with their operation.   We have been told that only one warning will be given to maintain speed or your car WILL BE SETOFF at the next crossing.  No “A” cars, homemade cars and no hy-rail trucks will be allowed.  All NARCOA rules apply.  Safety vests must be worn by all participants. 
Hotel rooms, bus transportation and gas will be provided in Willimantic.  The fee is $325.00 per car and hotel for two persons.  Deposit of $200 required by August 15th and final payment by September 15th.  No refunds after October 1st.
If you are seriously interested in a great run that will take you thru the heart of New England with almost 250 miles and possibly some great foliage, this is the run to take.

Overnight in Willimantic. We have received final OK from the New England Central Railroad for an excursion on the southern half of there line in October. We do have some restrictions.  First we will not have a port-a-John.  The second is that call cars will be required to maintain 30 mph.   This is required because of the Amtrak schedule that we have to work around.   If you can not maintain 30 MPH, you will be warned, towed or asked to be setoff at the next highway crossing.   Above Palmer, there will be a no breakdown rule in effect. Total mileage is approximately 105 miles. All NARCOA rules will be in effect.   No hy-rails or A-cars allowed.   Safety vests required by all passengers and operators.  Gas will be available Saturday night in Willimantic.    BECAUSE  OF THE LENGTH OF THIS RUN, NO MENTORING WILL BE ALLOWED.   NO EXPERIMENTAL OR HOMEBUILT CARS ALLOWED Reservations will be accepted and must be paid in full by 9/30/07.  No refunds after 9/30/07. Meet fee of $325.00 covers the excursion, bus transportation and overnight accommodations for two persons only. For Additional information, please click on the excursion or contact: Warren Riccitelli  (401) 232-0992 Al Elliott (732) 536-7460

Kettle Falls International Railway

PRO is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the Kettle Falls International Rail Road, October 13-14, 2007. Participants will travel approximately 100-round-trip miles on Saturday, between Kettle Falls, WA and Laurier, WA and 100-round trip miles on Sunday between Kettle Falls, WA and Boundary, WA. Trip fee of $230.00 per car includes railroad costs. There is a 25-car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. Pre-Registration is required. Informational packets will be mailed to those registering. For trip details contact Bill Coulson 964 Williams Lake Road Colville, WA 99114. Tel: 509 685-2326 or Steve Taulbee 2206 Burrell Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. Tel: 208 798-9388

West Virginia Central

Towanda-Monroeton Shippers Lifeline Railroad

CPE is pleased to announce a ride on the Towanda-Monroeton Shippers Lifeline Railroad. This railroad is only a 12 mile roundtrip, but is a very interesting railroad. We will make several trips over the line. This is a NARCOA insured event. Cost for the ride is $25. Send a check to Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17856. Questions contact Larry Maynard (570)538-9050

Colt Railway 

Georgia Northeastern Railroad

Friday Night, October 19, 2007 - Whitestone to Ball Ground RT, Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Whitestone to Nelson to Blue Ridge RT, Sunday, October 21, 2007 - Blue Ridge to McCayesville RT, Approximately 175 total miles, 35 Car Limit. Requirements:   You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply. NARCOA approved Hi-Rails OK. Special requirements:  All attendees must wear a safety vest during the excursion.  No car or trailer may exceed 8 persons.  A cars and trailers must have a chain or similar restraining device.  No refunds after September 19, 2007.  A mobile VHF radio is strongly encouraged. Please make your check payable for $150.00 and send to: Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC c/o Bobby Moreman,3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. http://khuffines.home.mindspring.com/motorcar

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division 

35 miles added! The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division October 20-21, 2007.  On Saturday the participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY.   On Sunday we will run approximately 60 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and North Bergen, NJ.   Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. Trip fee of $120.00 per car includes railroad costs.   Lunches will be deli sandwiches on both days for an additional $8.00 per person, per day.   There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555.   You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at http://www.vratrips.org 

McCloud River Railway

Confirmed- Applications accepted after 8/1/07
Coordinator - Tom Phair - PO Box 664 - Alamo, CA 94507 - 925-820-4159 -
Set-on - Friday Afternoon - March 2 - Departure 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Run itinerary - McCloud to Burney on Saturday and McCloud to Mt Shasta City on Sunday
Run Fee - $185.00 - Check payable to SWRC
Special requirements - Mobile radio requested but not required
All NARCOA members having current NARCOA  liability insurance and Rule Book Certification are welcome. Membership in SWRC is not required

October 19 - 27, 2007 - CA, OR posted 07/20

Central Oregon & Pacific RR, Modoc Northern RR, & McCloud River RR.

MOTORCAR OPERATORS WEST FALL COLORS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TOUR Tentative Itinerary NOTE: We are organizing this series of excursions with the proviso that railroad ownerships may change, and the Surface Transportation Board decisions may affect the McCloud River Railroad.  We feel the trouble involved with cancelling plans and reservations is worth the risk.  Please be understanding, and keep your fingers crossed! 

Friday, October 19, 2007            Set On 3 PM.  Weed, CA. Central Oregon & Pacific RR. 
Saturday, October 20, 2007      Central Oregon & Pacific RR.  Weed, CA  - Ashland, OR. Overnight in Ashland. 
Sunday, October 21, 2007         Central Oregon & Pacific RR.  Ashland – Weed.
Monday, October 22, 2007        Travel Day to Alturas, CA.  Set On 3 PM. Alturas. Modoc Northern RR.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007        Modoc Northern RR. Alturas – Klamath Falls, Overnight in Klamath Falls.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007   Modoc Northern RR. Klamath Falls to Alturas. Overnight in Alturas.
Thursday, October 25, 2007     Modoc Northern RR.  Alturas – Lakeview – Alturas.
Friday, October 26, 2007          Travel Day to McCloud, CA. Set On 3 PM. McCloud River R.
Saturday, October 27, 2007      McCloud River R. McCloud – Burney –  McCloud.
After August 1st, send deposit check of $300 made out to MOW to:  Chris Baldo, P.O. Box 874, Willits, CA. Lodging and other information will be forwarded upon receipt of your deposit check. Final payment will be due on October 1st. Our estimated total for the railroad and busing charges is $800. Participants will be responsible for the cost of, and the making of all lodging reservations.

Iowa River Railroad

Northern Central Railroad (Pennsylvania)

Southwest Pennsylvania Rail Road

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 

Skunk Train Railroad

Arkansas Southern Railway

New England Southern & Hobo Railroads

For our third year, NERCA will be working in conjunction with two great railroads for a exciting and beautiful late fall excursion in the White Mountains. This late in the year, we are playing with Mother Nature and the potential of winter weather. This is a welcome change from the heat and humidity of the annual Hobo June run. Seton will be in Concord, NH and travel north thru Tilton, Laconia, Weirs Beach, Meredith, Plymouth, Ashton before arriving for our overnight stay in Lincoln.  Event fee of $285 includes excursion, overnight accommodations, continental breakfast and the famous Hart's Turkey Farm Turkey Dinner in our hotel, Roast Beef also available. Extra dinners are $20.00 per person in advance.   Total mileage approximately 146 miles.  is event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and all NARCOA rules apply. Safety vests required on all participants. A-cars and Hy-Rails by permission only. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott Contact: Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Dr. North Providence, Rhode Island 02911 Phone: (401) 232-0992

Chattooga & Chickamauga Railroad

Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Summerville, Ga. To Chattanooga, Tn. RT, Central of Georgia Line. As we travel north from Summerville, the Tennessee Valley Railroad “Autumn Leaves” Steam Passenger Train will travel south from Chattanooga to Summerville.  On our return trip we will again meet the Steam Train on its way back to Chattanooga. Approximately 90 miles RT.
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Kensington, Ga. To Chattanooga, Tn. RT. The TAG Line. Our motorcar excursions begins in the suburbs of Kensington and we will travel to Chattanooga and return.  This will be on the last remaining section of the Tennessee Alabama & Georgia Railroad (The TAG Line), which ran between Birmingham and Chattanooga. Approximately 42 miles RT.
Requirements:   You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will  be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.   NARCOA approved Hi-Rail Vehicles OK.  No refunds after October 3, 2007.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest during each excursion.  No car or trailer may exceed eight persons. A cars and trailers must have a chain restraint or similar device.  A mobile VHF radio is strongly encouraged. The cost for both days is $150.00.  This year I am not able to divide up the days as in the past.   There is a limit of 35 motorcars. Please make your check payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  %Bobby Moreman, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  No refunds after October 3, 2007.  Please make separate checks for each excursion. 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. http://khuffines.home.mindspring.com/motorcar

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

Motorcar Operators West is pleased to sponsor a one-day run over the Santa Maria Valley Railroad on November 10, 2007.  Participants will travel approximately 20 round-trip miles between Santa Maria and Guadalupe, CA.  Three round trips will be made during the day.  The trip fee of $65.00 includes all railroad costs and incidental MOW fees.  A hamburger lunch will be available prepared by The Friends of the SMVRR.  This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.  MOW membership is encouraged but not required.  Excursion coordinator is Bill Schertle.  For trip details go to the MOW website at mowonline.org. or e-mail the coordinator

Eastern Illinois Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

This is our annual fall run/open house. Set-on will be near Bryson City, NC at the Nantahala Outdoor Center MP80 with a run westbound to Andrews MP99.5 where we'll eat lunch and then run eastbound all the way to Bryson City MP65 and return. On Nov 10th there will be a complementary open house at my fabrication shop/ RR with plenty to see and eat!Total round trip miles will be 69 miles.  Cost for the trip is $85.00 Contact: Tom Falicon, 1227 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, Ph: 828-488-8063 (after six pm)

Georgia Southwestern Railroad

Allie to Cataula, Ga. 76 RT Miles each day - The Pine Mountain Sub has been submitted for abandonment.  The tracks are coming up and this is the last ride ever on this beautiful railroad. Come join us on this beautiful section of railroad for two days of safe railroad fun, beautiful scenery and motorcar excitement. This former Central of Georgia Railway line was their mainline from Columbus, Ga. to Atlanta, Ga.  The community of Allie will be our set-on site.  As we travel south we will visit the quaint Georgia towns of Greenville, Pine Mountain (Callaway Gardens), Hamilton, and our turn-a-round in Cataula, Ga.  Lunch each day will be your choice of numerous fine restaurants in Pine Mountain. Please make your check for $85.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  %Bobby Moreman, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  No reunds after Oct. 18, 2007.  Requirements: You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will  be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.    operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest during each excursion.  “A” cars and trailers must have a side restraining device.  A mobile VHF radio is encouraged.

Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC c/o Bobby Moreman, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. http://khuffines.home.mindspring.com/motorcar

Cape May Seashore Line + another railroad

Our annual end of the season run will again be in southern New Jersey and Saturday will feather the Cape May Seashore Line.  Our Seton if not definite yet but appears to be near Tuckahoe.  Seton time is 7:30 and we will travel south to Cape May for our annual two hour lunch. Unlike last year, the swing bridge should be operational.  Excursion fee is $45.  Expected RT mileage is 60 miles.  This will be updated as information develops. These dates subject to change. These events are sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and all NARCOA  rules apply. Safety vests required on all participants.  A-cars and Hy-Rails by permission only. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott Contact: Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Dr. North Providence, Rhode Island 02911 Phone: (401) 232-0992

California Western Railroad

Skunk Train -Annual Turkey Run - - Confirmed- Applications accepted after 9/1/07
Coordinator - C Patrick (Pat) Coleman - 1989 Robin Ridge Ct - Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-979-1030
Set-on - Saturday morning November 24, 2006 - 7:00 a.m. Commercial Street Station - Departure 9:00 a.m.
Run itinerary - Willits to Fort Bragg, CA and return same day.
Run Fee - $140.00 - Check payable to SWRC
Special requirements - Mobile radio requested but not required - 25 car limit
All NARCOA members having current NARCOA  liability insurance and Rule Book Certification are welcome. Membership in SWRC is not required

Pioneer Valley Railroad

Pioneer Valley Railroad will host NERCA’s first Toys-forTots run on December 1st .  This will be a rain or shine (or snow) run.  With the concept approved by the railroad and the railroad honor that we picked them, the to are planning on going all out to make this a great run. The concept has been approved and now it is time to work on the details.   The railroad proposed that we run from Westfield, MA to Holyoke, MA.  They have offered to decorate one of their engines and a coach for the event.   I gather an engine with tinsel, but we will wait and see.  They are also offering to follow us with the engine and coach to Holyoke. Our plans call for a no-fee event, but a donation of $30 to $50 in new unwrapped toys for boys and girls.  Cash contributions would also be accepted.   NERCA will provide the standard NARCOA insurance policy for the event. The suggestions have been made that we could offer buys and girls from selected agencies a one in a lifetime ride in a motorcar.  To offer more the opportunity, they would ride the train one way and the motor cars the other way.  I am asking that as many people as possible be able to offer a deserving youth a ride on your motorcar.  This option has been offered and I am asking all members to participate if possible.  We will be working with other agencies in the towns covered to make this a run that you will remember and cherish for years to come.  The railroad will be supplying refreshments (maybe D-O-N-U-T-S) to all participants of the event.As this is our first run like this, both the railroad and I am looking for any other input that would make this a great community project and one that you will also want to attend.   You input is encourages.  Please don’t hesitate to call or email me with your suggestions. Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI  02911 (401) 232-0992 For more information. Please contact: Warren Riccitelli (401) 232-0992 or Al Elliott (732) 536-7460

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Blue Ridge, GA to McCaysville, GA – 26 mile round trip.  Dinner stop in McCaysville. NARCOA rules apply. Set on will be in Blue Ridge on the house track at 4 PM – Safety Briefing at 5 PM - FREE RIDE with donations accepted to cover expenses. Merry Christmas from the Blue Ridge Crew.  Coordinators: Carl Hymen (706) 455-0492, Scottie Wershing (828) 644-5204, Ron Long (706) 632-9736.

St. Marys Railroad

Indiana Transportation Museum

Toys for Tots ride on the North Shore Railroad

CPE is pleased to announce the “Toys for Tots” ride on the North Shore Railroad.  Don’t miss this ride!! We did this ride in 2006 and collected an entire van load of toys for the Toys for Tots program. This ride was well publicized last year and NARCOA members collected toys along the railroad. There will be prizes for the cars that have the best Christmas decorations. Last year we had lights, wreaths and even an operating Lionel train on a high railer. This is a NARCOA insured event. Cost for the ride is a new, unwrapped toy (or 2, 3, 4 or however many you want to bring) and $50. Send a check to Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17856. Questions contact Larry Maynard (570)538-9050

Oregon Pacific RR

Oregon Pacific RR

Arkansas - Oklahoma Railroad

The Oklahoma Railway Museum is sponsoring a motorcar ride on the A-OK Railroad from Harrah, OK to Midwest City, OK, then return to Harrah and on to Shawnee, OK and return to Harrah, OK on the former Rock Island line. Set on will be at Harrah, OK, at the old Rock Island Depot in downtown Harrah, beginning at 8:30 AM. Trip mileage is approximately 68 miles round trip. This is a NARCOA insured event and NARCOA Rules will apply. Cost is $30 per car. For more details, contact Drake Rice

South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Attend our annual SUN or ICE RUN. We never know what kind of weather we will get, but we do know that we always have fun! This year will a big snow storm keep us from traversing the entire line or will global warming have us running the event in our tee shirts??????? Set-on will be aroud noon in Bryson City, NC MP64 on Dec 31 and we will run east to Dillsboro, NC MP47.5 and return. Then on New Year's Day we'll run west from Bryson City MP64 to Andrews MP99.5 and return. During this two day event  we will be running the entire GSMR line. This excursion also includes complementary entrance for two to our New Years Eve dinner extravaganza! Round trip miles for both days will total 100 miles. Cost for this event is: $140. Contact: Tom Falicon, 1227 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, Ph: 828-488-8063 (after six)