Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Blue Ridge, GA to Ball Ground, GA  - Approx 95 miles round trip. Lunch stop in Ball Ground at Two Brothers Bar-B-Que – NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge at Fire Station, South of Depot, at 8 AM, Safety Briefing at 9 AM. Do not set on until permission is given by EC. 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

Amador Foothill Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA – Approx 30 miles round trip. Supper stop in Ellijay. NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge at Fire Station, South of Depot, at 3 PM, Safety Briefing at 4 PM. Do not set on until permission is given by EC. 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.

Georgia Northeastern RR

Canton to Elizabeth to Canton 44 Miles RT. This will be a most special day for those of us that have ridden motorcar excursions on the Georgia Northeastern Railroad for over 15 years and for those that have not.  I have often been asked to see if I could arrange for a motorcar excursion on this last section of track.  This section of track has many grade crossings, which must be flagged.  For this reason, this motorcar excursion will have several special requirements, we have not seen before.  It is possible that our starting and ending point may be changed and you will be notified before the excursion.  Unless cancelled, we will run, rain, shine, or snow. 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 14, 2008 unless the excursion is cancelled.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest/Shirt while on railroad property.  A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies is strongly encouraged.  You must have at least one passenger that is capable and willing to flag many ‘group crossings’. Please make your check for $75.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC (Affiliate) c/o Bobby Moreman (EC), 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Full refunds before February 14, 2008.  There is a strict limit of 15 motorcars and a waiting list will be established. 

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Blue Ridge, GA to Mineral Bluff/McCaysville – Approx 35 miles round trip. Supper stop in McCaysville. NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge on house track at the depot, at 3 PM, Safety Briefing at 4 PM. Do not set on until permission is given by EC. 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.

Florida Midland RR - Florida Central RR - Florida Northern RR

South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc. will sponsor a motorcar excursion on the Florida Midland, Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads.
Friday March 28, 2008 - Florida Midland Railroad - Lake Wales, FL NEW TRACK FOR THE HOBBY. Set On will start at 09:00 A.M. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Set On location at E. Stuart Ave. East of N. Scenic Highway. (approx 34 miles)
Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Florida Central Railroad - Winter Garden, FL Our set-on location is on South Main Street just East of the railroad museum in the old depot in the city center. We will be treated to an “Old Fashioned” pancake breakfast starting at 06:30 by the Central Florida Chapter of the NRHS. Set on begins at 07:00 We will Leave at 08:30 and run to Wooten Park in Tavares.(approx 57 miles)
Sunday, March 30, 2008 - Florida Northern Railroad - Ocala, FL We will set on in downtown Ocala, Florida, North of Highway 40 grade crossing in an area where the track runs down the middle of the street for several blocks starting at 08:00. Departure at 09:00. (approx 50 miles).
NARCOA Insurance is required. NARCOA Operating Rules and Regulations will be in effect. A NARCOA Certificate of Examination is required. Cost is $135.00 per Motorcar for any or all three days. Make checks payable to: Kathy Pults, PO Box 867, High Springs, Florida 32655. Be sure and include an email address as all confirmations will be by email. EC's: Charles Pults 386-454-4659 Keith Mackey 352-347-0770 CLICK HERE (updated 02/09) for complete details and pictures with a link to downloadable, printable brochure with full color maps of each run.

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA – Approx 30 miles round trip. Supper stop in Ellijay. NARCOA rules apply. Set on Blue Ridge at Fire Station, South of Depot, at 3 PM, Safety Briefing at 4 PM. Do not set on until permission is given by EC. 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.

East Troy Electric Railroad Museum

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

Motorcar Operators West is pleased to sponsor a one-day run over the Santa Maria Valley Railroad on April 5, 2008.  Participants will travel approximately 20 round-trip miles between Santa Maria and Guadalupe, CA.  Two round trips will be made during the day.  The trip fee of $65.00 includes all railroad costs and incidental MOW fees.  A Santa Maria style barbecue lunch will be available prepared by the crew of the SMVRR.  Restored SMVRR Railbus #9 will also be operating.  This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA and MOW 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

Roots of Motive Power Museum

A-OK Railroad

California Western Railroad

Heart of Georgia RR

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. 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. Cost for bothdays is: $170.00.   I’m sorry but I can’t split the days. In two days we will travel approximately 250 plus round trip miles.
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 March 13, 2008.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest or a Safety Shirt while on railroad property.  A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies strongly encouraged. There is a 30 car limit.  Please make your check for $170.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  c/o Bobby Moreman (EC), 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  No refunds after March 13, 2008.  Please make separate checks for each railroad motorcar excursion. Click here for a brochure. More info at http://salembranch.nfshost.com/motorcar/

Sierra Railroad

Coastal Carolina Railway

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Palouse & Coulee City RR

Oregon & Fitchburg RR

Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway

Tennessee Southern Railroad

“Davy Crockett and the Amish” - Two branches: Columbia, TN thru Lawrenceburg to Alabama line, and Columbia to Pulaski, TN. New track to the hobby. Approx. 190 motorcar miles, through the beautiful scenic rolling hills of middle Tennessee in the middle of spring. Land of Davy Crockett, President Polk, and Amish farms, on former L&N and CSX line. You must be a member of NARCOA, have current NARCOA Insurance, passed the Rules Test, and been mentored.  Experienced operators only, no mentoring on this run. All cars will be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.  Additional rules: A-cars and hyrails by permission only. Safety vests/shirts, long pants and over-the-ankle work boots are mandatory. A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies is strongly encouraged. There is a 15 car limit. There will be a waiting list. Please make your check for $150.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  c/o Jim Hughes, 407 Fellers Lane, Smyrna, TN 37167. Phone 615-459-9750. www.salembranch.com/motorcar.    No refunds after March 26, 2008.   Excursion Coordinators: Jim Hughes and Bernie Leadon

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Wilmington & Western RR

Strasburg Railroad

Texas State Railroad

A one day excursion of the Texas State Railroad has been rescheduled for Saturday May 3, 2008. We will operate from Rusk Texas to Palestine and will be operating along with the Railroads passenger trains. The trip will cover 50 miles round trip. This will be a NARCOA insured trip and all NARCOA rules will apply. All cars will be inspected and you must have a copy of your current rule book, 2008 insurance card as well as your Operators Certificate. You will be required to wear hard sole shoes (work boots) no exceptions. No home built cars will be allowed. The cost for this trip will be $100.00/car which covers the railroad’s fee. The registration deadline is April 26, 2008. The coordinator for this trip will be John von Briesen 713-689-4184 To register for this trip send this form along with your check made payable to: John von Briesen 10 Oak Court #3207 Houston Texas 77006

St.Thomas and Eastern Railway

Everett Railroad

This will be our eigth year of coordinating rides on this railroad. In the previous seven trips, the runs totaled about 60 miles each. We expect nearly the same in 2008. 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. Lunch will be available at the station. 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 May 4. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. NARCOA rules will be in effect. There is a limit of 40 cars. Cost is $45 per car. An application can be downloaded from our web site: http://wilmingtonnrhs.com/ncra/ Contact: Gary Shrey, 54 Adams Road, New Freedom, Pennsylvania 17349 Phone: 717-227-9628

Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad

Eastern Washington Gateway RR

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce a motorcar excursion over the Eastern Washington Gateway RR (a division of U.S. Rail Partners) May 10-11, 2008. Set on will be at Wilbur, WA. On Saturday May 10th we will run Wilbur to Cheney and return (152 miles round trip). This day will include a visit to the site of the Inland Empire Railroad Historical Society's new museum at Reardan and an activity on site. Sunday May 11th we will travel Wilbur to Cooley City and return (72 miles round trip).

The Northern Pacific built its Washington Central branch from Cheney 112 miles to Coulee City in 1889 in order to reach the rich grain country of the Columbia Plateau. It would later become the northern part of the "Big Bend" line when the southern end was completed to Connell in 1910. The branch was very important to the building of Grand Coulee dam in the 30s. The connection between Coulee City and Moses Lake was abandoned in the 1980s. BNSF operated the Wilbur portion until its sale to Watco. Watco disonctinued service on the branch in 2006. It recently was purchased by the state of Washington. U.S. Rail Partners formed EWGRR to operate the branch.

The run east of Wilbur will be through the Eastern Washington scablands formed by the great Lake Missoula floods during the last ice age 15,000 years ago. Rolling country, pine forests and scoured landscape mark the scenery from Reardon east. The run west from Wilbur will be through the rich grain country of the Columbia Basin.

All participants must have 2008 NARCOA insurance and current NARCOA operator's cards. PRO membership is encouraged. All NARCOA rules and guidelines are in effect. Spark arrestors are required on all cars. Packets with itinerary, lodging (RV) and restaurant information will be mailed upon receipt of payment. Run fee for the weekend is $215.00. Please make checks payable to PRO, but mail them to Jim Morefield, 1037 Richardson, Lewiston, ID 83501. For more information contact Co-Excursion Coordinators Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802, Bill Taylor (406) 721-2351or Steve Healy (253) 630-9817.

Columbus and Greenville RR - Luxapalila Valley RR - Greenville Port Authority RR

Saturday - Greenwood, MS to Greenville, MS  110 miles RT This is our first trip on these beautiful railroads.  Saturday will be a combination of the Columbus and Greenville Railroad and the Greenville Port Authority Railroad. We cross theMississippi Delta on top of one of the great Mississippi Levys overlooking the Mississippi Port of Greenville, MS. Our Saturdays set-on location is the origin of W.C. Handy’s first Blues song, “ Where the Southern Crosses the Dawg” in Moorhead, MS..
Sunday - Belk, Alabama to Steens, MS 52 miles RT Sundays run will be down through the beautiful Luxapalila Valley, following the winding Luxapalila River from Belk, Al all the way to Steens, MS. We will depart from Kennedy, AL.You must be a Narcoa member, have Narcoa insurance, and have passed the rules test.  All operators and passengers must wear a safety vest/shirt while on railroad property.  There is plenty of parking for your autos, truck, trailers, and RVs.  A mobile VHF radio is strongly encouraged. The cost for both wonderful days is $150.00.  There is a maximum car limit of 35 cars.  No refunds after April 17, 2008 unless I can find another car from the waiting list to take your place. Please make your checks out to Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC, c/o Bobby Moreman - EC, 3520 Cold Springs Ln, Chamblee, GA  30341-2036.  Click here for a brochure. A confirmation letter will follow the receipt of your check. More info at http://salembranch.nfshost.com/motorcar/

Amador Foothill Railroad

Iowa River Railroad

Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Camas Prairie Railroad - FULL - Waiting List Only

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

Maine Central – Mountain Division, Conway Scenic Railroad, Mt. Washington Cog Railway

NERCA Spring Motor Car Meets To coincide with the annual Hobo Motorcar Weekend, we will be touring NH and two runs and a great group trip.
There is a possibility of a Tuesday run, but this will not be known till mid May.
Wed. - May 28th - Old Maine Central – Mountain Division - Join us with this old favorite. From Redstone to Sebago Lake we will travel this line that has been out of service for over twenty years. It looks like plans are underway to put it back in service in the next few years. There is a few paved over crossings but all is passable. And added event will be a stop at a railroad museum on the way. RT mileage is about 80 miles. No “A” cars or hy-rails allowed because of track conditions.
Thur - May 29th – Conway Scenic Railroad - One of the most beautiful railroads in the country will be our host for a trip thru Crawford Notch, the Willey House and Frankenstein Trestle. The scenic journey will over beautiful views of the White Mountains, the Presidential Range and Mt Washington. RT Mileage is about 88 miles.
Fri. - May 30th - “The Railroad to the Moon……” With many requests from people running the Conway Scenic excursions, we have worked a special deal with the Mt. Washington Cog Railway. Established over 100 years ago, this is the oldest cog railroad in the world, and still runs on coal. The 37.4% grade offers no match for the best motorcars. We will be passengers for this 2 ½ trip. This will over plenty of time to get to the Hobo for the Friday chicken barbeque.
May 28/29th 175.00 per car, May 30, The Cog 32.50 per person - Please remit to: NERCA, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI 02911, Accommodation pack will be sent upon receipt of reservation. For more information, contact Warren Riccitelli at (401) 232-0992 evenings

Hobo Railroad

Coopersville & Marne Railway

California Northern RR

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

Sierra Railroad

East Troy Electric Railroad

Lycoming Valley Railroad

Union County Industrial Railroad

Alaska Railroad

Big Sky Adventure

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce its Big Sky Adventure II June 10-16, 2008. Participants will run over 5 different branches of three unique railroads in Montana's Big Sky Country. They are Montana Rail Link, Butte, Anaconda & Pacific (Rarus), and Central Montana Rail Inc.
Tuesday, June 10th participants will set on in the evening at the BA&P yard in Anaconda, MT.
Wednesday, June 11th, after a tour of the historic roundhouse built in 1896, we will travel 52 round trip miles between Anaconda and Butte on tracks where once electric powered trains hauled 80% of the nation's copper from mine to smelter. After stopping along the way to view Silver Bow Canyon and the Union Pacific/BNSF interchange at Silver Bow, participants will lunch at the former Great Northern Ry depot in Butte.
Thursday, June 12th we will set on MRL's Bitterroot branch near Missoula and travel to Hamilton (perhaps Darby) through the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge and along the Bitterroot River over the ex-Northern Pacific branch built in 1888. (100-120 round trip miles).
Friday, June 13th participants will set on at Dixon, MT and travel over MRL's Flathead branch (60 round trip miles) to near Flathead Lake in the Mission Valley. We will then go out on MRL's 10th subdivision (traffic permitting) and travel from Dixon over Evaro Hill almost to Missoula-a run that includes 2.2% grades, a 226' tall trestle, high iron and beautiful scenery. This will be over part of the original Northern Pacific Ry main line built in 1883 and currently MRL's secondary main line west of Missoula. (also 60 round trip miles)
Saturday, June 14th is a travel day. People will drive from Missoula to Denton, MT along highway 200 through the Blackfoot Valley which skirts the Bob Marshall Wilderness, crosses the continental divide and fringes the Rocky Mountains to Great Falls. Then westward to the Judith Basin and Denton for set on.
Sunday, June 15th the motor cars will depart Denton and travel over CMR to Geraldine (84 round trip miles) on the former Milwaukee Road's Northern Montana Division built in 1913. This includes a journey through the Surprise Creek Loop and around Square Butte. Deer, elk, antelope, pheasants etc abound on this section. Be prepared for a journey through rural Montana with few services.
Monday, June 16th we will again leave Denton for the east end of CMR at Moccasin (82 round trip miles). This is a spectacular way to end the trip with four massive bridges, our only tunnel and fantastic scenery and wildlife. Half of this day will be on the former Great Northern Ry's Lewistown branch.
The cost of the excursion is $495 and is limited to 25 cars plus escorts. Preference will be given to those able to do the entire trip. Total track mileage will be approximately 450 miles. All NARCOA rules and guidelines are in effect. Operators must have NARCOA insurance, operator's certificates and be mentored. This will NOT be a mentoring run and will be limited to experienced operators and proven cars due to distance and railroad operations. Spark arrestors are required. Make checks payable to PRO, but mail them to Certified Excursion Coordinator Bill Taylor, 917 Parkview Way, Missoula, MT 59803. Information packets with set on and lodging specifics will be mailed upon payment of the excursion fee. No reservations accepted without payment. Fees are non-refundable after June 1st. For more information call (406) 721-2351

First Iowa Division June Tour - Colorado

The following rides are set up as two separate tour packages so you can choose either package or both. Both tours are NARCOA-insured and all NARCOA rules will apply. The Colorado tour cost is $475 with $100 tax deductible. Cost of the Idaho/Washington tour is $585. A complete information packet will be sent to those signing up. Contact Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) or Carl Schneider (515-967-5181) for further information.
June 13 - San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad - Alamosa to Monte Vista, Colorado & San Luis Central Railroad - Monte Vista to Center, Colorado This ride will be a late afternoon and evening trip. Total miles for this run will be 66 miles.
June 14 - 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 152 miles for the day.
June 15 - Denver & 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 which follow the Rio Grande River and pass the depot at Wagon Wheel Gap. There will be one round trip on this line for a total of 44 miles for the day.
June 16 - 17 - Leadville & Southern Railroad - Leadville to Climax, Colorado We will set on the evening of June 16th for a night run up the mountain on this scenic line which goes up to 11,300 feet at Climax and then return to Leadville. We will then depart Leadville on the morning of the 17th for a daytime run back up the mountain to Climax and returning to Leadville in time for the excursion train to run. Mileage is 11 1/2 miles each way and very scenic so bring lots of film.
June 18 & 19 - Travel Days for those participating in the Idaho/Washington Tour

Minnesota Southern Railroad

Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum

The HVRM will be giving public train rides during the North Judson, Indiana 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 or Malden on Sat. and a possible LaCrosse run on Sun. morning if schedule permits. NO CHARGE. All cars have the option of being stored in the engine house on Friday & Sat night. All NARCOA rules and regulations apply, Limit of 20 cars. A-cars welcome and 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. Museum site. hvrm.railfan.net for more info and directions.

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad

West Virginia Central RR

A.R.E.) Appalachian Rail Excursions is pleased to announce a motorcar run on the West Virginia Central in Elkins West Virginia for June 21-22, 2008.Come ride the most scenic railroad south of the Canadian border. Travel West Virginia's ex CSX, B&O, and Western Maryland Railroad through mountains and along streams on a railroad flanked by some of the best scenery in the east. On Saturday we will start at Elkins West Virginia at the former Western Maryland Depot and travel south to Spruce. At Spruce we will switch to Cass Scenic Railroad's Spruce connector. We will travel the 1.5 mile track to Old Spruce where we will meet Cass Railroad's Bald Knob Train. This is approximately 120 round trip miles. The cars will remain on the tracks at the Western Maryland Depot with a security guard watching them. On Sunday we will travel north to Belington and onto Tygart Junction where the WVC interchanges with P&LRR (formerly CSX's Cowin Sub). At Belington you can check out the West Virginia Centrals equipment. Sunday's run is 60 round trip miles with a possibility of 20 additional miles. THIS IS NO-MENTORED RUN. ONLY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS. NO HIGH RAILS.All NARCOA rules apply. No Sneakers, over the ankle hard soled shoes are required by the railroad at all times. There is a 40 car limit for this run. Box lunches will be available on Saturday for an extra fee. Set on is at the Western Maryland Depot. For more info and registration: EC - Paul S. Rujak Phone:304-670-4099, 786 Hudson Hill Road Weirton, WV 26062-5584 No e-mail or phone registrations accepted! Cost is $135

First Iowa Division June Tour - Idaho/Washington

The following rides are set up as two separate tour packages so you can choose either package or both. Both tours are NARCOA-insured and all NARCOA rules will apply. The Colorado tour cost is $475 with $100 tax deductible. Cost of the Idaho/Washington tour is $585. A complete information packet will be sent to those signing up. Contact Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) or Carl Schneider (515-967-5181) for further information.
June 20 - 22 - Camas Prairie (Now Bountiful Grain & Craig Mountain Railroad) - Lewiston, Idaho We will start this trip with a night run beginning at Lapwai which is east of Lewiston. This ride is 26 miles round trip. Day 2 will also begin at Lapwai and will consist of a 104 mile round trip to Kamiah and return. The third day will begin at Craigmont and travel down the mountain to Culdesac and return uphill back to Craigmont. This line has tunnels and high bridges including Half Moon Trestle. Mileage is about 40 miles round trip and we may be able to make this run twice if time permits.
June 23 - Washington & Idaho Railroad - Pullman, Washington We will start our trip in Pullman and travel north to Marshall, WA. The cars will be turned and return to Palouse where we will ride east through Potlatch to Harvard and then return to Pullman. This ride is 212 miles round trip.
June 24 - 25 - Wallowa Union Railroad - Joseph, Oregon There will be a night run of 30 miles round trip through the rugged canyons along the banks of the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. Mileage for this ride is 128 miles round trip.
June 26 & 27 - Travel & Rest Days
June 28 - St. Maries Railroad - St. Maries to Clarkia, Idaho This is a 152 mile round trip ride through some very beautiful scenery in Idaho. The tracks go over bridges, through tunnels, and logging camps following the St. Maries River.
June 29 - Pend Oreille Railroad - Cusick, Washington to Dover, Idaho This ride will take us 84 miles round trip along the Pend Oreille River over the Tacoma Creek Bridge and over a trestle that spans the Fox Canyon Dam.
June 30 - Pend Oreille Railroad - Cusick to Metaline Falls, Washington For our final day of this tour, we will riding along the Pend Oreille River to Metaline Falls. Mileage for this run is 84 miles round trip.

Great Western Railway

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce a 5-day motor car excursion on the Great Western Railway in the rolling hills of southern Saskatchewan.  This trip will follow the CN/ANY excursion in Alberta and includes some new GWR mileage. The trip will run between Assiniboia and Ogema (the former Red Coat Road and Rail), Assiniboia and Coronach, SK (ex-CP Fife Lake Sub) and between Assiniboia and Consul, SK.  The trip will cover approximately 600 rail miles.   The excursion fee of $325 (CDN) or $350 (USD) covers the railroad fee and miscellaneous excursion costs.  Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements in Assiniboia (June 22, 23 & 24) and Shaunavon, SK (June 25 & 26).   For those interested in making the trip, please contact the excursion coordinator for a list of potential hotels.  Lodging is limited, so please reserve rooms early if you plan to attend.   Registration materials and complete trip details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee.  This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 25 car limit.  To register, send a check for $325 (CDN) or $350.00 (USD) (payable to North Central Railcars) to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, IN  46168-8035.  For questions or further information, contact Mike at (317) 839-9320

Oregon Pacific Railroad

The Oregon Pacific Railroad (OPRR) is pleased to host and welcome speeder operators to the fifth, semi-annual speeder and steam event in Portland Oregon. The OPRR is inviting experienced speeder operators to run in conjunction with the SP&S 700 for the "Steaming Through History" weekend fund raiser for the Pacific Railroad Preservation Association offering rides to the public on speeders and the steam train. While the steam train will be taking passengers once every two hours, we have the opportunity to run along the Willamette River 2-3 times in the same time period taking passengers in our motorcars. The Railroad will be hosting this non-NARCOA event free to speeder operators for four days, Thursday June 26th through Sunday June 29th. You are more than welcome to operate from one to all four days. Insurance will be provided by the OPRR for the duration of the event. We are limited to 12 speeders due to the storage length of the station siding, so please reserve your space today. This event will require either speeders have turntables or the capability of operating in reverse *SAFELY* and comfortably as we will not be able to use crossings or the passenger loading area to manually turn cars. Safety inspection will be required before being allowed to operate.

On a side operational note, Saturday June 7th, we will be holding a "clean-up day" along the same right-of-way. We will be picking up miscellaneous trash and garbage to make the 4 day event sparkle. Those interested in this one day event or both, please contact me for complete details Kevin Novak by phone at (503) 969-6447 Tues-Sat 1800-2200, Sun-Mon 1000-2200 PST, or by snail mail at 1672 SW 29th Ct. Gresham, OR 97080

Pacific Northwest Tour 

San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass)

Petersburg WV Railshow - Full

New York & Lake Erie RR

Illinois Railway, Inc - Full

Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Delaware & Ulster / Catskill Mountain Railroads

Washington and Idaho Railroad

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce the WI&M / P&L branch excursion on Friday, July 11 and Sunday, July 13, 2008 on the Washington and Idaho Railroad. The set on point will be at the depot in Potlatch, Idaho. On Friday, we will travel from Potlatch to Palouse on the former WI&M railroad and then from Palouse on the former Palouse and Lewiston branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Marshall and return, a total of 138 miles. Sunday's trip will again travel from Potlatch to Palouse and then we will turn our cars and go to the end of the track near Moscow, Idaho and return for a total of 74 miles.

On Saturday, operators will have the opportunity to participate in the Potlatch Depot Days benefit at no additional charge. Railroad fees for the two days are $125 and no refunds will be issued after July 7th, 2008. Make checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and mail them to Meet Coordinator Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501. NARCOA insurance, NARCOA Rules certification, PRO Membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment is required. Packets with itinerary, motels, camping spots and maps will be mailed after payment is received. THERE IS A 30 CAR LIMIT FOR THIS EXCURSION For more information, contact Meet Co-Coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 743-5430, or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802,

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

PRO "Potlatch Depot Days" Benefit

South Kansas & Oklahoma RR

Appanoose County Railroad

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch

Whitewater Valley Railroad

Indiana Transportation Museum

Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association

Upper Hudson Railroad

North Shore & Shamokin Valley Railroads

Algoma Central Ry

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to sponsor a 4-day motorcar excursion over the line of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) on July 28 through July 31, 2008. All NARCOA members are welcome to participate. The excursion will cover the entire ACR line from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst, Ontario. This 585 mile roundtrip wilderness excursion will take us over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and the mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. The trip will start from the ACR Steelton Yard in Sault Ste. Marie and overnight in Wawa and Hearst during the four day trip. The excursion fee of US$1350 (per car with two persons/double occupancy) includes all railroad fees, overnight accommodations (3 nights) in Wawa and Hearst, bus transportation between Hawk Junction and hotel in Wawa, box lunch for 3 days (Tues., Wed., Thurs) and motorcar fuel. Complete Registration Package with all details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA, Grea Lakes Railcar and Railroad rules will apply. To register, send a check for $1350 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to: Fred D. Lonnes, Excursion Coordinator, P. O. Box 92, Western Springs, IL 60558-0092,

Dakota Southern Railroad

Chamberlain, South Dakota - We will set on near the depot in Chamberlain and travel west across the nearly 1 mile long Missouri River bridge and up the scenic valley to Reliance, SD and west as far as Kennebec or time allows. After turning around, we will head back to Chamberlain for lunch on your own. After lunch we will head east to Kimball and then will turn around to return to Chamberlain to end our day. Total mileage will be around 90 miles. Set on details will be sent upon registration for the trip. Cost of this trip is $35 . Event coordinator is Dave Voeltz. He can be contacted at 605-224-2964. Pre registration is requested but same day registrants are welcomed. Waivers forms will be emailed ahead of time for those who register early. There is a Super 8 (800-800-8000) in Chamberlain. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply.

South Branch Valley Railroad

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Bel Del/Black River & Western RR's

Finger Lakes Railway

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR