January 01 - 02, 2011 - CA posted 11/13
California Western Skunk Train
Motorcar Operators West annual New Years Run from Willits, CA to Fort Bragg, CA. Overnight, and return the next day. 80 roundtrip miles. Run fee $160 payable to MOW. Send check and SASE along with NARCOA certificate and insurance numbers to: Chris Baldo, Excursion Coordinator.

January 08 - 09, 2011 - GA posted 10/15
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays. 45 miles round trip. All NARCOA rules apply. SERO affiliate. $25.00 each car. Limit of 7 cars Click HERE for more details and maps. EC Larry Crowe, EC in training Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro

January 22, 2011 - TX posted 12/16
Wichita Falls, Tillman and Jackson Co. Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum will host a trip from Burkburnett, TX to Tipton, OK and then return. Total mileage is approximately 95 miles round trip. The cost will be $40. Excursion Coordinator is Drake Rice.

January 22 - 23, 2011 - GA posted 10/15
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC in training Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

January 29 - 30, 2011 - GA posted 10/15
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC in training Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

February 4 - 6, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

February 11 - 13, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

February 12, 2011 - CA posted 01/11
Amador Central Railroad
Motorcars Operators West announces the first run on the AMC since it was donated by Sierra Pacific Industries to the Recreational Railroad Coalition and the Amador County Historical Society. We will make two round trips to Martell for a total of 40 miles for the day. The fee for this excursion is $50. To register, please email Dave Balestreri

February 12 - 13, 2011 - TX posted 12/15
Border Pacific Railroad
Winter Run - Railroad Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce a run on the Border Pacific Railroad (former Missouri Pacific. This is will be our 2nd excursion on this railroad.Approx. 60 RT miles between Penitas, TX and Rio Grande City, TX each day. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $50.00 includes railroad fees. EC, Leland Stewart

February 18 - 20, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

February 19, 2011 - TX posted 01/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT.This will be a cleanup ride Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC: Leland Stewart

February 25 - 27, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

February 26 - 27, 2011 - CA posted 01/24
ST&E and Amador Railroads
PRO will run on the Amador Central Railroad out of Ione, CA. We will travel 10 miles to Martel and back. We will make two round trips on this railroad. Sunday run on the ST&E Railroad out of Stockton will travel approximately 10 miles to Linden and back. We will make two round trips on this railroad. Cost $65 for each railroad. Steve Paluso.

February 26, 2011-GA posted 02/08
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA. Then Blue Ridge to McCaysville, GA.. Total trip of approx 56 miles. This will be a clean-up ride cleaning under the trestles. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Ron Long.

March 4 - 6, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

March 5, 2011 - TX posted 01/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur. Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Leland Stewart

March 11 - 13, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richland Georgia to Omaha Georgia Workdays.
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

March 18 - 20, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

March 19, 2011 - TX posted 01/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ried. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc.Leland Stewart

March 19, 2011 - GA posted 02/08 update 03/10 update 03/16
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA Approx 90 miles 2 round trips. Supper stop in Ellijay, 2nd trip. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. EC's: Carl Hymen, Ron Long.

March 19 - 20, 2011 - CA posted 01/17
Amador Central RR, Stockton Terminal and Eastern RR
Recreational Railroad Coalition and Motorcar Operators West announces a run on the Amador Foothill Railroad. There will be 40 round trip mile. On Sunday we will be in the Great San Joaquin Valley for the Linden Branch of the Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad. We will run 40 round trip mile. The run fee for both excursions will be $50 per day. Excursion Coordinator is Dave Balestreri.

March 25 - 27, 2011 - FL posted 01/04 update 01/08
Florida Midland RR - Florida Central RR - Florida Northern RR
South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc. will sponsor a motorcar excursion on the Pinsley Railroad Company - Florida Midland, Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads. Friday - Florida Midland Railroad - Lake Wales, FL (approx 28 miles). Saturday - Florida Central Railroad - Winter Garden, FL run to Wooten Park in Tavares.(approx 57 miles). Sunday - Florida Northern Railroad - Ocala, FL We will run South to Candler in the morning, and run North to the end of track (approx 50 miles).. Cost is $150.00. EC Keith Mackey

March 26, 2011 - CA posted 01/28 update 02/12 update 03/09 update 03/22
Eagle Mountain Railroad
We will do one daytime run and a night run. Eagle Mountain RR is located near Desert Center, CA eighty miles east of Palm Springs. We will make two round trips from the Kaiser Mine to the rail wash out 2 miles below I-10. Distance is 21 miles one way on welded rail. Cost $135 for run fees. Wayne Parsons

April 2, 2011 - WA posted 02/13
Yakima Central Railway
PRO announces a Spring Return to White Swan excursion. Cost is $90.00. There will be one restriction on this ride, only cars with turntables will be accepted. This restriction is due to a lack of crossings at one end of the ride. Stephen Healy

April 09 - 10, 2011 - GA posted 11/11 update 01/27 FULL - Wait List Only
Heart Of Georgia RR
On Saturday we will travel east from Pitts, GA, cross two rivers and lunch in the quaint town of Milam. 105 RT miles. Sunday we will travel West from Pitts through Cordele to Plains. 127 RT miles. Cost for either or both days is: $170. The EC and Affiliate is Bobby Moreman.

April 23, 2011 - OH posted 03/19
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Rwy - 2011 Spring Motorcar Rally
NON-NARCOA TRIP Grand Rapids, Ohio. App. 16 miles round trip. Two round trips. $15 for each day. Victor Geckle Jr

April 23, 2011 - TX posted 03/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ried. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc.Leland Stewart

April 23, 2011 - GA posted 02/08 update 04/02
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA Approx 90 miles 2 round trips. Supper stop in Ellijay, 2nd trip. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. EC's Carl Hymen, Ron Long.

April 29 - 31, 2011 - GA posted 01/17
Heart Of Georgia West RR
Richand, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia Workdays.46 miles round trip. SERO affiliate. $25 each car. Limit of 7 cars, EC Larry Crowe, EC Will Thompson, EC Dave Ferro H: 850-656-0592

April 29 - May 1, 2011- WI posted 03/08 update 04/04
Brooklyn, WI. Depot Days
Friday and Saturday night rides from Brooklyn to Fitchburg. Saturday & Sunday is for giving five mile round trip rides to public. Hi-rails and handcars are welcome. This is a non-NARCOA insured even. The mileage from Brooklyn to Oregon is 6 miles. Total mileage for the three day event will be 40 miles. Dave Hawley in conjunction with Susan McCallum EC's.

April 30, 2011- PA posted 03/06
Everett Railroad
Runs total about 60 miles. We will travel north to Hollidaysburg, turn the cars and travel south to Roaring Spring's RR station. We will continue south to Martinsburg, turn our cars on the wye, and retrace our route back to Claysburg. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. There is a 40 car limit. Cost is $45 per car. Gary Shrey

April 30, 2011- CA posted 03/01
Niles Canyon RR - Rides for the Public
PRO is a participant sponsor for the Niles Canyon Railway Rides for the Public. 6 round trips from Niles to the Brightside yard. Al McCracken

April 30 - May 1, 2011- OK posted 02/15
Farmrail Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum will host a two day run on Farmrail Railroad out of Clinton, OK. Ride will be south to Snyder, OK and return. Roundtrip is approximately 126 miles. Sunday, run will be from Clinton to Elk City and return for approximately 72 miles. Ride cost is $70. EC Drake Rice

April 30 - May 1, 2011- WA posted 03/04
Palouse River Coulee City Railroad
PRO Colfax Spring Excursion on the Hooper and Pleasant Valley branches of the PCC railroad. Set on will be at Colfax, WA. Saturday's trip will run Colfax to Thornton and return, 113 miles total. Sunday's trip will run Colfax to Hooper and return, 106 total miles. Trip fee of $200. There is a 30 car limit. Steve Taulbee or Jim Morefield.

May 1, 2011- PA posted 03/06
Irvona Branch
Join us as we have a first time ride on this scenic mountain railroad. From our set-on in Fallentimber, PA, we will travel south to the Norfolk Southern yard in Cresson, PA. We expect to make 2 trips with a lunch stop in Ashville on the second trip. Approximate total miles for the day (both round trips) will be about 80 miles. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. There is a 40 car limit. Price $40 per car. Contact: Gary Shrey

May 1, 2011 - MI posted 04/17
Southern Michigan Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars Annual Meeting. We will be running a total 40+ miles consisting of two round trips from Clinton through Tecumseh to Raisin Center. Hyrails and large cars with prior permission only.Fee for this excursion $35. Limit 24 motorcars. Phil Linne

May 1, 2011 - IA posted 01/07
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
Boone, IA - The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. There will be four trips during the day and a night ride. Round trip 12 miles. Cost $20. Dave Pratt, EC.

May 6 - 7, 2011 - CA posted 04/18
SMART-EcoOdyssey Santa Rosa Excursion
MOW first motorcar excursion on the newly renovated ex NWP rails. We will have guests joining us from the railroad, local and state politicians and dignitaries, and members of the press who support rail transportation. May 6 Santa Rosa to Healdsburg and return. May 7, Santa Rosa to Petaluma and Navato. $40 for both days, $15 for May 6 only, $25 for May 7. Bill Owen.

May 6 - 7, 2011 - MI posted 03/09
Coopersville & Marne Railway
Great Lakes Railcars excursion in Coopersville, Michigan. Optional night run on Friday. Two trips to Grand Rapids planned. Total mileage for May 7 is estimated to be 56 miles. Cost of the run is $50, limit of 25 cars. Richard Dunton.

May 7, 2011 - TX posted 03/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ried. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Leland Stewart

May 13 - 15, 2011- GA posted 04/13
Old Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
On the Heart of Georgia Railroad. Total of Three Runs on Saturday and Sunday from Richland to Omaha Georgia. Approximately 156 miles total for both days. $75.00 for the weekend. Will Thompson, Larry Crowe EC's

May 13 - 15, 2011 - PA posted 03/20 update 03/29
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad Spring Work and Ride.
Friday evening ride down thru the valley where oil was first discovered. Saturday work detail before and after lunch thru the same valley. Sunday morning run thru the valley and an early setoff. Approximate round trip mileage each day will be 26. There is no fee for this event. Alan Wilber.

May 14, 2011 - TX posted 03/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ried. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Leland Stewart

May 21, 2011 - OH posted 03/19 update 03/22
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Rwy - 2011 Spring Motorcar Rally
NON-NARCOA TRIP Grand Rapids, Ohio. App miles: 16 miles round trip Scheduled:Two round trips. Cost $20.00 for each day. Victor Geckle Jr.

May 21 - 22nd, 2011 - WA posted 4/06
Columbia Basin Railroad
Saturday run from Warden to Othello and Connell and return. Sunday to Moses Lake and other CBR rail North of Warden. Cost $175. 25 car limit. Pro EC Steven Gadd.

May 21 - 22nd, 2011 - NJ/NY posted 03/19
New York Susquehanna & Western Rwy, Middletown & New Jersey RR
The Volunteer Railroaders Association 2-day, 160 mile round-trip run over the NYS&W Southern Division and the M&NJ Hudson Secondary. On Saturday travel approximately 80 rt miles between Sparta and Campbell Hall. On Sunday run approximately 80 rt miles between Sparta, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ. Cost $160. ECs KC Smith, Chris Vitz with Craig Hartman assisting. 40 car limit. Non-mentoring run. The NYS&W requires that ALL operators pass a Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee (NORAC) guidelines training class and test.

May 21, 2011 - PA posted 03/10 update 03/15
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Appalachian Rail Excursions ridefrom New Kensington PA south to Pittsburgh PA. Aprox. mileage for the trip is 27 round trip. $45. 35 car limit. Harold Hinkle.

May 21, 2011 - TN posted 01/11 update 05/08
Caney Fork & Western Railroad Full - Wait List Only
Set-on will be in Tullahoma, TN with a ride that is approx. 45 miles one way to Rock Island, TN and return. This is a non-mentoring run. $35.00 per car. 20 car limit. EC, Tom Falicon.

May 22, 2011 - TN posted 01/12
Tennessee Southern Railroad
Columbia TN to Pulaski, TN. Approx. 60 RT motorcar miles.There is a 20 car limit. Fallen Flag Excursions. Excursion Coordinators: Jim Hughes, Bernie Leadon and Paul Goldzung

May 22, 2011 - PA posted 03/11
Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
New Stanton, PA Appalachian Rail Excursion 52 mile trip that cover Westmoreland County in SW PA. From the Safe Handling Intermodal Yard near Mt Pleasant PA over several branches of the former Pennsylvania RR Southwest Div. 35 car limit $45. Ccoordinators are George Church EC in training, John Gonder, Chuck Badger, Harold Hinkle.

May 27 - 30, 2011- GA posted 04/13
Old Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
On the Heart of Georgia Railroad. Total of Three Runs on Saturday and Sunday from Richland to Omaha Georgia. Approx. 156 miles total for both days. $75. for the weekend. Will Thompson, Larry Crowe EC's

May 28, 2011 - CO posted 01/21
San Luis Central Railroad
Monte Vista, CO - The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to this railroad set in the famous San Luis Valley of Colorado. We will travel north 12 miles to Center, CO for a lunch break. 24 mile round trip. No Hi-Rails. EC Jon Keeling.

May 28 - 29, 2011 - CA posted 04/06
Ione Railfair and Vintage Motorfest
Recreational Railroad Coalition and Motorcars Operators West event. Five motorcar excursions including a night run for a round trip total of 100 miles are scheduled. For more information on the Ione Railfair visit www.Ionerailfair.org .The cost is $50 for the weekend. EC Dave Balestreri.

May 28 - 30, 2011 - CO posted 01/21 update 05/17
Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation
South Fork, CO - The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the purchase of the line by the D&RGHF from the Union Pacific, returning the Rio Grande name to this historic, and scenic property. We will travel somewhere between 60 to 80 track miles during these dates, traveling from South Fork to Wasson Wye and return . The run will be limited to 25 cars. EC is Jon Keeling.

May 28 - 29, 2011 - NE posted 01/07 update 02/17
Nebraska Northeastern Railroad
Osmond, NE - The First Iowa Division 2-day ride. The Osmond to O'Neill segment will be ridden on Saturday and the Osmond to Jackson part will be ridden on Sunday. Mileage for this 2-day event is approximately 230 miles. Cost of this 2-day event is $60. EC is Dave Voeltz.

May 28, 2011 - MA posted 02/14
Pioneer Valley Railroad
Join us on the Pioneer Valley Railroad for a tour with this "can do" railroad. Trip will start in Westfield and to Holyoke and all railroad trackage. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 35 miles. The event is sponsored by NERCA. Excursion limited to 25 cars. The price of the excursion is $55. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

May 28 - 30, 2011 - ID posted 03/08 update 03/20 Full - Wait List Only
CSP Memorial Day Weekend Tour
Sixth annual Memorial Day Weekend motorcar excursion on 3 branches of the former Camas Prairie Railroad. The initial set on point will be at the headquarters of the Great Northwest Railroad in East Lewiston, Idaho. Saturday's trip will run to Riparia and back on the Great Northwest Riparia Branch, a total of 144 miles. Sunday we will run to Kamiah and return on the BG&CM Kooskia branch, a total of 129 miles. Monday's trip will take us up the old CSP second sub, now the BG&CM Craigmont branch and return, a total of 87 miles. There is a limit of 30 cars for this excursion. Run fees for the weekend are $315.Meet coordinator Steve Taulbee.

May 29, 2011 - MA posted 02/14
Mass Central Railroad
Set on at Palmer, MA. Approximate round trip mileage is 50 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.The price of the excursion is $55. The event is sponsored by NERCA Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

June 02, 20011 - NH/ME posted 05/11
State of Maine - Mountain Division
Redstone to Sebago Lake we will travel this line that has been out of service for over twenty years. Approximate round trip 80 miles. Sponsored by NERCA. Cost $35. No Hy-Rails or A-cars. Warren Riccitelli

June 03, 2011 - NH posted 05/11
Conway Scenic Railway
Approximate round trip is 88 miles. Sponsored by NERCA.The price of the trip is $125. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: No Hy-Rails allowed. Warren Riccitelli.

June 3, 2011 - NH posted 12/27
Pre-HOBO Tune-up Run
Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club is hosting a pre-HOBO tune up ride at their trackage in Wolfeboro, NH. 11 miles of club maintained track. This event is open to all motor car owners/operator. This is not a NARCOA sanctioned event. This is a 'drop in' event and no reservations are required. Donations to the club will be accepted. Dick Forde, co-coordinator.

June 4 - 5, 2011 - NC posted 02/02 update 02/17 Sold Out - Wait List Only
Great Smoky Mountains RR
We will be departing from Andrews, NC running the entire line to the Dillsboro, NC where we'll tie up for the night on the mainline in front of our hotel. Running with trains both days. Cost $175. EC, Tom Falicon

June 9 - 12, 2011 - MI posted 12/24 update 01/08 update 01/14 FULL - Wait List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Travel approximately 238 miles in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Start in Cadillac, MI, run north to Petoskey, Friday; Petoskey to Traverse City on Saturday; and Traverse City to Cadillac on Sunday. The excursion fee $475. (USD). 30 car limit. Great Lakes Rail Cars, Michael P. Ford, EC.

June 9 - 16, 2011 - MT posted 02/01 update 02/25 Full - Wait List Only
Pro Montana Big Sky Adventure - Fifth Tall Timber to Prarie Tour
The run will travel over several Montana Rail Link subdivisions (at least 250 miles), Central Montana Rail Inc. (160 miles) and one other Montana Short Line (45 miles). Total cost will be approx. $600. 25 car limit. Co-ECs Bill Taylor and Tom Norman.

June 10 - 12, 2011 - CA posted 06/05
Dunsmuir Railroad Days-Rides for the Public
We will be giving rides to the public. This is a Narrcoa insured event. Please contact EC Mike Mitchell, Motorcar Operators West.

June 10 - 12, 2011 - CO posted 1/30
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (3 foot narrow gauge)
Depart Silverton in the morning, run to Rockwood and return, 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic for a total of about 112 miles. We will be meeting the historic steam power of the D&SNGRR as we travel the Animas Canyon and the spectacular "High-Line". No mentoring. 20 motorcar limit. $230.00 Philip Walters, Rocky Mountain Division.

June 10, 2011 - PA posted 2/24
Northern Central RR - Stewartstown RR
An excursion by the Northern Central Railcar Assoc. We will travel the Northern Central RR in the morning and the Stewartstown RR in the afternoon. A single set-on for both railroads will be at 8AM in New Freedom, PA.. Price is $40 for one or both railroads. Approximate round trip miles for both railroads is 49. Event Coordinator is Dale Steiner.

June 11 - 12, 2011 – TX posted 03/31
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. 2 day run on the former Cotton Belt. 110 RT miles each day between Greenville, TX and Mt. Vernon, TX. If time permits, we may extend the trip to Winfield, TX, an additional 20 RT mi. Hyrails welcome. $80.00 includes railroad fees. Myron Malone (EC in Training) or Leland Stewart.

June 11, 2011 - MN posted 03/25
Minnesota Southern Railroad
The First Iowa Division will host a one day excursion on the former C&NW line between Worthington and Manley MN on the Minnesota Southern Railroad at Luverne, MN. Total mileage is 90 to 155 miles. Hyrails are permitted. Cost of this ride is $40. EC Dave Voeltz.

June 11, 2011 - PA posted 02/10
Strasburg Railroad
East Strasburg Station "Paradise", turn in Paradise PA at the N.S. Main line and return. Round trip mileage each trip is 9. $30. Sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. No Hy-rails. John Gonder

June 12, 2011 - PA posted 2/24
Eastern Berks Gateway RR
Boyertown, PA to Pottstown, PA. Former Reading Railroad's Colebrookdale line. 8.6 miles of track that we expect to run several times. $25 per car. 25 car limit. Event coordinator is Gary Shrey.

June 17 - 20, 2011 CO posted 03/25
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
The Rocky Mountain Division 4 day mini-excursion and light work session on the beautiful Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad originating in Leadville Colorado. This run will traverse the last existing 11 miles (approx.) of railroad on the route of the former narrow gage Denver, South Park and Pacific RR. The line was standard gauged in 1943.

June 18, 2011 - IN posted 04/17
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
Great Lake Railcars & Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, IN will be hosting a railroad event by giving rides to the general public. Motorcars that participate will give rides to the public on museum track in exchange for a NARCOA run from North Judson to LaCrosse and back on the C&I railroad line. Approx. 20 miles round trip. No charge for this event with a ten car limit. Jon Schmidt.

June 18, 2011 - TX posted 03/12
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride to clear flange ways and brush. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Excursion Coordinator: Leland Stewart.

June 24 - 26, 2011 - GA posted 04/13
Old Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
Heart of Georgia Railroad. Total of Three Runs on Saturday and Sunday. This includes a Saturday night Run. The Runs are from Richland to Omaha Georgia. Approximately 156 miles total for both days. $75.00 for the weekend. SERO affiliate. 5 Car Minimum. Click HERE for details and map. EC's Will Thompson, Larry Crowe - Bill Delmar EC in Training.

June 25, 2011- PA posted 05/13
East Broad Top (3 foot Narrow Gauge)
Ohio Valley Railcars will host an excursion on the EBT. Cost $35. Ohio Valley Railcars. EC Jeff Levengood.

June 25, 2011 - OK posted 04/15
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip from Harrah traveling westward to Midwest City and return through Harrah and on to Shawnee. Total 68 miles round trip. Cost $40. EC Drake Rice.

June 25, 2011 - IA posted 01/07
Iowa River Railroad
Eldora, Iowa - The First Iowa Division will host a ride on this ex-M&StL line which runs from Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, Iowa and north towards Ackley. Mileage could be up to 70 miles round trip. We plan on riding the line twice. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. Dave Pratt, EC.

June 25 - 26, 2011 - WV posted 01/23 update 02/11
West Virginia Central RR
Appalachian Rail Excursions - From Elkins to Cheat Bridge with a stop at the High Falls of Cheat and return. Aprox. mileage this day 75 RT. Sunday we head North to Belington and Tygart Junction. Aprox. mileage this day 72 Rt. Fee $140. No Hy-rails. John Gonder

June 25 - 29, 2011 - BC posted 04/13
Vancouver Island Tour 2011
Motorcar Operators West invites you to operate on two railways on Vancouver Island. Marg Hope, Excursion Co-ordinator, and Don Wigen, EC in training welcome you. Starting on the Englewood Railway, located on Northern Vancouver Island. Then we will move to Mid Island to the Alberni Pacific Railway/Island Corridor Foundation (Alberni Sub). Total of 248 mile. Cost will be $350 USD.

July 2 - 3, 2011 - MN posted 12/24
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce two, round-trip excursions between Two Harbors, MN and Duluth, MN; one on Saturday afternoon/evening, and a second trip on Sunday morning. Approximately 52 miles round-trip between Two Harbors & Duluth. The excursion fee is $75.00 per car for 1 day, or $100.00 per car for both days. There is a 25 car limit. Michael P. Ford.

July 2 - 4, 2011 - OR posted 04/14
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Molalla and East Portland Branches. 20 car maximum, non-NARCOA event is free! Several round trips are planned. On Saturday July 2nd, there is an option for people who are new to the hobby (spouses, family, friends, etc...) to gain experience behind the controls of their motorcars in preparation to be mentored on an official NARCOA run. This unique offer, not often available elsewhere, makes the mentoring run much easier when familiar with the motorcars handling and controls. Certified operators should be prepared to instruct their students in their own motorcar. New operators to the hobby who have never operated before should make prior contact with the EC listed below before arrival. Kevin Novak.

July 3 - 5, 2011 - CO posted 01/04 update 01/07 update 01/22 update 02/02
San Luis & Rio Grande RR - La Veta Pass and San Luis Central RR
The First Iowa Division 260 mile excursion through the San Luis Valley and over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains via LaVeta Pass. Sunday We will travel west to Monte Vista, then continue on the San Luis Central RR (the Pea Vine) to Center and return to Alamosa. Speeders to be used on the LaVeta Pass run of the 4th must participate in this run in order to satisfy SL&RG personnel that all speeders are tuned for high altitude running. Monday We take a short break at Fir, continue through LaVeta. to MP 180.12 and return to LaVeta. Then we head for Alamosa. Tuesday We depart by speeder for Antonito where we board a bus and travel to Chama, NM to catch the Cumbres & Toltec steam train back to Antonito then return by speeder to Alamosa. Fees. Limit of 30 speeders. Cost $275 for the excursion plus $82 per person for tickets on the Cumbres & Toltec RR. Len Jones is EC in training mentored by Dave Pratt.

July 5, 2011 - MB posted 06/21
Boundary Trail Railway Company
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion in southern Manitoba. Set-on in Binney, MB. Cost of the excursion $125. We will ride the 23 mile line twice between Binney and Morden for a total of approximately 92 miles. Mike Ford.

July 6, 2011 - CO posted 01/21 updated 01/23 update 06/18
South Fork, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation
South Fork, CO – Rio Grande Summer Run - The Rocky Mountain Division. Between 30 to 40 miles traveling from South Fork to Wasson Wye and return . Limit 25 cars. Jon Keeling EC

July 8 - 10, 2011 - GA posted 04/13 update 06/29
Old Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
HOG West sponsored motor car event. Saturdayfrom Preston, Georgia to Cordele, Georgia approximately 98 miles RT. Sunday July 10th, from Richland, Georgia to Omaha, Georgia approximately 56 miles RT.
EC Will Thompson, Bill Delmar, EC in training.

July 8 - 10, 2011 - CO posted 02/03
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division - Limit 30 cars. Hy-railers and larger gang cars will be considered.

July 8 - 10, 2011 - NY posted 01/10
Delaware & Ulster Railroad
Numerous trips between Roxbury and Highmout. Night trip to Highmount. Mileage for this excursion is 48.
Sponsored by NERCA.The price of the trip is $80. No HY-Rails allowed. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott

July 8 - 9, 2011 - SK posted 12/24 update 03/05 Full - Waiting List Started
Wheatland Railway and Torch River Rail
North Central Railcars, Ltd. Friday - run the Wheatland Railway between Hoey, SK and Totzke East, SK for a total of 92 miles. Saturday, travel on Torch River Rail (twice) between Nipawin, SK and Choiceland SK for a total of 104 miles. $100 for each excursion, or $175 for both excursions. Michael P. Ford.

July 11, 2011 - SK posted 12/24 update 03/05 Full - Waiting List Started
Canadian National Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. excursion over a portion of CN's Elrose Sub and Mantario Spur in west-central Saskatchewan. The roundtrip will run between Elrose and Eatonia, SK and cover approximately 120 miles. Cost is $100. Michael P. Ford.

July 12 - 13, 2011 - SK posted 12/24 update 01/24 Full -- Waiting List started
Great Sandhills Railway
260 rail miles between Cantuar, SK (just west and north of Swift Current) and Burstall, SK. Excursion fee $225 (USD or CDN) North Central Railcars,Michael P. Ford.

July 14 - 15, 2011 - SK posted 12/24 update 01/24 Full -- Waiting List started
Great Western Railway
Between Assiniboia and Coronach, SK on Thursday, and between Assiniboia and Ogemaon Frida. Approximately 240 rail miles. The excursion fee of $225 (USD or CDN). 25 car limit. North Central Railcars Michael P. Ford.

July 16, 2011 – TX posted 07/01
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Excursion Coordinator: Leland Stewart

July 16 - 17, 2011 - PA posted 12/24
North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads
Saturday, ride the 86 RT miles of the North Shore Railroad from Northumberland to Berwick and back. Sunday, ride the 50 miles RT of the Shamokin Valley Railroad from Sunbury to Mt. Carmel Junction and back. $85.00. Central PA Excursions.

July 23 - 24th, 2011 - NY posted 03/19
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch
Volunteer Railroaders Association 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY . Saturday roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY. Sunday roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY. Trip fee is $120.00 40 car limit. ECs for the trip are KC Smith and Chris Vitz with Craig Hartman assisting. The NYS&W requires that ALL operators must pass a Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee (NORAC) guidelines training class and test prior to the event. A class will be offered Friday night prior to the next day's trip. If you have attended a previous class and have a current NORAC certification you will not need to attend.

July 30, 2011 - CA posted 03/06 update 06/23
Mendocino Branch of Sierra RR
Willits to Fort Bragg - 78 mile round trip. Limit 30 cars. Southwest Railcar Limited. Cost $150. EC: Tom Phair, Assisted by Ed Best.

July 30, 2011 - MN posted 03/09 update 06/10
Minnesota Northern Railroad
First Iowa Division ride from St. Hilaire, MN to Roseau, MN 140 miles round trip. $40 per car. EC Dave Voeltz – Don Schoeb EC in training and will be the event host.

July 30-31, 2011 - OR Posted 07/09
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
Antique Powerland, located near I-5 just north of Salem, is putting on its annual "Great Oregon Steam-Up". Motorcars will be running with the Society's trolley car on 5000 feet of end-to-end track. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHS. Insurance will be provided by the Society. Rides are being offered to the public. Contact: Rick Koehler

July 31, 2011 - ND posted 02/17 update 03/09
Dakota Northern Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion on the former GN line between Grafton and Walhalla. We will travel northwesterly from Grafton to Crystal to Cavalier to Walhalla returning to Grafton for set off. Approximate round trip mileage is 96 miles. The price of the excursion is $55. EC Dave Voeltz.

August 1 - 5, 2011 - ON posted 02/15
Ontario Northland Railway
Track Motorcars of Ontario (TMOO) is planning a 540-mile NARCOA excursion in Ontario's north, between North Bay and Cochrane, Ontario. Our host will be Ontario Northland Railway. EC: Jim Brown,

August 6, 2011 – GA posted 07/08
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA (2 round trips) -- Approx 90 miles.Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. Coordinators: Carl Hyme, Ron Long

August 6, 2011 – TX posted 07/01
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Excursion Coordinator: Leland Stewart

August 6 -7, 2011 - OR posted 07/09
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
Antique Powerland is putting on its annual "Great Oregon Steam-Up" again this year. Motorcars will be running concomitantly with the Society's trolley car on 5000 feet of track. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHS. Insurance will be provided by the Society. Rides are being offered to the public. Rick Koehler

August 6 - 7, 2011 - NY posted 01/10
Finger Lakes Railway
Saturday we ride from Geneva to Canandaigua. After a late afternoon rest we will again do a sunset ride along the east shore on Lake Geneva. Sunday, we travel from Geneva to Solvay. No HY-Rails by permission only. EC's: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

August 6, 2011 - IA posted 01/07 update 02/10
Iowa River Railroad
Eldora, IA - The First Iowa Division will ride this ex-M&StL line from Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, Iowa and north to Ackley. Mileage is about 70 miles round trip. We plan on riding the line twice if time permits. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. EC Dave Pratt.

August 13, 2011 - WV posted 01/26
South Branch Valley Railroad
Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC invite you to Run 104 round trip miles from Petersburg West Virginia to Greenspring West Virginia and return. 40 car limit, Hy-Rails are allowed with proper documentation and prior approval of the coordinator. Large cars must be able to load and unload perpendicular to the track. Fee: $65. p/car. John Gonder

August 13-16, 2011- NM/CO posted 02/07
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft. narrow gauge)
Heart of the Heartlands Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft. narrow gauge) out of Chama, NM on Sunday - run from Chama to Big Horn and return (90 miles). Monday – run from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (64 miles) and stay overnight. Tuesday – run from Antonito back to Chama (64 miles). Cost: $350.00 per car plus $30.00 per person for breaks/meals. Ensure that your motorcar is ready for high altitude operation (7,863 ft. up to 10,015 ft. elevation) and that it will be able to pull an extended 13½ mile 4% grade. Spark arresters and wheel chock chains required. EC: Jim McKeel

August 14, 2011- MD posted 03/14
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Appalachian Rail Excursions. Ridgely WV to Frostburg. Aprox. 34 miles round trip. 40 car limit. $40.00 per/car. John Gonder

August 18-21, 2011-CO posted 02/07 update 03/14
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (3 foot narrow gauge) SOLD OUT
Participants will depart Silverton predawn, run to Rockwood and return, traveling approximately 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic on this historic railroad during "Railfest 2011", between Silverton and Rockwood for an excursion total of about 168 miles. There is a 20 motorcar limit. Philip Walters

August 20, 2011 - IA posted 01/07
Appanoose County Railroad
Ride 32 miles between Centerville and Albia. Cost $35. Dave Pratt, EC, First Iowa Division.

August 26 - 28, 2011 - IN/MI posted 12/24
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. trip will start in Ashley, INand run east/west, then north to Coldwater, MI for an overnight stay, with return to Ashley early afternoon on Sunday. Approximately 150 miles. Fee $275 includes the railroad fee, overnight accommodationsl. 35 car limit. Michael P. Ford

August 27, 2011 – TX posted 07/01
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Excursion Coordinator: Leland Stewart

September 4, 2011 - OH posted 06/30 update 07/03 update 07/07 Full -- Waiting List started
Wheeling and Lake Erie Ry
Ohio Valley Railcars will host an excursion on the Wheeling and Lake Erie Ry's Cleveland Div. starting in the Hartville, Ohio area and run to Falls Jct. (Glenwillow) and run back to the north edge of Canton and return to Hartville. Round trip is around 82 miles. No A cars or large gang cars. 30 car limit. $100. Jeff Levengood

September 7 - 23, 2011 - AK posted 08/16 update 10/16 Full - Waiting List
Alaska by Motorcar
Motorcar Operators West Excursion Coordinators, Chris Baldo and Margaret Hope are planning this “once in a lifetime” tour covering virtually every piece of rail in the Alaskan Railway system, The itinerary heads north from Anchorage with layovers in Denali National Park and Fairbanks, then south with layovers in Talkeetna and Seward. This tour includes a morning run through the tunnel to Whittier – total mileage 964. Cost estimates are Lodging - $3,500, Nine days on rail with Alaska RR - $2,850/car. Additional tour expenses about $150. We need 20 cars.

September 10, 2011 – GA posted 07/08
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to McCaysville, GA – Approx 26 miles round trip. Price: $10.00 per car. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Scottie Wershing, Ron Long.

September 10 - 11, 2011 - WA posted 03/20 update 05/25 Full - Waiting List Started
Pend Oreille Valley RR and Newport Depot Days
Pacific Railcar Operators. Over 170 round trip miles during the weekend. Saturday travel from Newport, WA to Dover, ID along the Pend Oreille River (26 miles) and return. After lunch the motorcar operators will participate in the NHS fund raiser by giving rides to the public from Newport to Priest River and return. We would appreciate it if all participants would help with the fund raiser. Sunday the motorcar excursion will continue with a run from Newport, WA to Metaline Falls, WA (60 miles). $135 per car. co-EC Bill Taylor / Bob Shanklin.

September 10 - 11, 2011 - NY/PA posted 03/15 update 03/15 SOLD OUT – Waiting List Only
Western New York and PA Railroad
Two day excursion from Olean, NY. Sunday we travel 120 RT miles to Driftwood, PA and Sunday to Lakewood, NY. Limited to 35 cars. The price of the excursion is $160. Equipment restrictions: HY-Rails buy permission only. The event is sponsored by NERCA. EC: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

September 14 - 15, 2011 -MT posted 08/12
Central Montana Rail
Pacific Railroad Operators "Get Well Soon" excursion over the operational segments of Central Montana Rail. Set on will be at Denton, MT September 13th. Wednesday motorcars will run from Denton to Arrow Creek and return. They will then run Denton to Ware (Judith River). That evening participants will do a night run from Denton to Danvers and return - about 85 miles round trip mileage for the day. Thursday morning we will set off, drive to Geraldine and set on again. We will then run Geraldine to Pownal - 36 round trip miles. Fee $100.00. Total track mileage will be approximately 121 miles. EC Bill Taylor.

September 17, 2011 - CA posted 06/22
Sierra Railroad
PRO run from Oakdale to Jamestown. Fee $165. Steve Paluso

September 17, 2011 - MN posted 03/09 update 08/11
St. Croix Railroad
The First Iowa Division run between North Branch and Hinckley and return for a lunch break before making a second run to Hinckley and back. Mileage is appx. 148 miles. Price $40. EC Carl Schneider. Don Schoeb EC in Training will be the event host.

September 17 - 18, 2011 - GA posted 08/13
Ride The Rails Festival
Mineral Bluff, GA to Hogback Rd crossing and Return – Total 5 mile round trip. Multi trips. Limit 2 cars, Ride Full.

September 21 - 22, 2011 – CO posted 07/24 update 07/25
Leadville, Colorado & Southern
Rocky Mountain Division Fall Color tour and Annual Meeting. Run mileage per day in excess of 20 miles on the highest adhesion railroad in North America. The run starts in Leadville at 10,000 ft elevation and will travel to Fremont pass at an elevation in excess of 11,000 ft. Cost $65. Hy Railers and large gang cars considered on a case by case basis. EC Jerry "Greg" Geiger.

September 23 - 24, 2011 – CO posted 07/23
D&RGW Creede Branch
Denver & Rio Grande Historic Foundation. South Fork, Co. (D&RGW Creede Branch.) E.C. Jon Keeling. Cost $100.00 for 1 day, $50.00 for the 2nd day. No high rails.

September 23 - 25, 2011 – CA posted 08/26
Placerville & Sacramento Valley RR
Motorcar Operators West run will be part of the Folsom Rail Fest and we will be giving rides to the public. There will be 4 runs – one on Friday night, two on Saturday, and one on Sunday. Each run approximately 30 round trip miles. $27.50 per car per run. Excursion Coordinator Mike Mitchell

September 24, 2011 - TX posted 08/16
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. Participants will travel approx. 130 RT miles between Greenville, TX and Winfield, TX. Hyrails welcome. $80. Myron Malone (EC in T) or Leland Stewart

September 24 - 25, 2011 - ME posted 06/16
Montreal, Maine and Atlantic RR
Searsport to Millinocket, ME. Northeast Rail Car Association – 112 miles each way. Special rules – NO HY-RAILS, Maximum of 4 persons per car. Warren Riccitelli

September 24 - 25, 2011 - WV posted 01/23 update 03/06
West Virginia Central RR
Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. Saturday to Cheat Bridge and return. Sunday to Tygart Junction. Aprox RT milage for both days is 140. 40 car limit. Experienced operators only no mentoring. No Hy-rails. No trailer cars. Two way radios required. Fee $140.00. John Gonder

September 25, 2011 - IL posted 08/23
Eastern Illinois Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars will sponsor an 84 miles round trip run from Brocton, IL to Neoga, IL. Cost is $60 per car. Richard Hinds

October 1, 2011 - CA posted 03/04
Niles Canyon Railway
Rides for the Public. We are looking for operators to come out and help out with this event. We will be making 6 round trips - 3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon from Niles to the Brightside yard. All participating operators will have lunch provided for them. PRO Al McCracken EC. This is a free event for operators who provide rides for the public.

October 1, 2011 - OH posted 07/29
US Rail's Jackson Division
110 + round trip miles. No pets. Ohio Valley Railcars. Jaime Samuell, EC. Phil Linne EC in training.

October 2, 2011 - OH posted 07/29
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
23 + round trip mile. We will ride the railroad twice. Limit of 30 cars. No pets. Ohio Valley Railcars, Jaime Samuell, EC. Phil Linne EC in training.

October 7 - 9, 2011 - SD posted 02/17
Black Hills Central
Between Hill City and Keystone. Evening run Friday, numerous round trips Saturday, and a Sunday morning trip. 24 car limit. Cost $60. EC Dave Voeltz, The First Iowa Division.

October 8, 2011 - TX posted 08/16
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring allowed. Fee: $25. Set on at the Llano wye. EC Leland Stewart.

October 8, 2011 - PA posted 02/08
Wellsboro and Corning Railroad
70 miles RT from Wellsboro, PA to Gang Mills, NY. Cost $55 Central PA Excursions,

October 8 - 9, 2011 - OR posted 08/26
Wallowa Union RR (UP Joseph Branch)
Set in Elgin and run to Joseph where we will spend the night. On Sunday return to Elgin for an early set-off so those who are riding the Mt Hood Railway Oct 10. Round trip 125 miles. Cost is $145. EC's Steve Taulbee and Bryan Loftin. Pacific Railcar Operators

October 09, 2011 - QE posted 09/12
Quebec Central Railway
Between Charny (PQ) and Vallee-Junction. Price is $75 for the 60 miles run. Set on in Breakeyville. EC Louis-François Garceau. Valle-Junction Railway Station will be open for us and the shop & turntable will be a part of our visit.

October 09 - 10, 2011 - PA - NY posted 11/10
Lehigh Railway / Owego & Hartford Railway
We will set on in Athen. Approximate round trip mileage 190. Limit 35 cars. Cost $165. HY-Rails by permission only. The event is sponsored by NERCA. EC: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

October 10, 2011 - OR posted 07/30
Mount Hood Railroad
Set on in the Hood River yard and run 42 miles up to Parkdale and back. Cost $87. Minimum 25 cars. Richard Wilkins, Pacific Railcar Operators.

October 14 - 15, 2011 - IL posted 10/09
2011 NARCOA Annual Meeting
Sheraton Gateway Suites, 6501 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 This meeting is open to all paid NARCOA members.

October 15, 2011 – OK posted 08/30
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip from McAlester to Red Oak and return. Round trip 92 miles. Cost $40. EC Drake Rice.

October 15, 2011 – GA posted 07/08
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge, GA to Talking Rock, GA – Approx 70 miles round trip. Price: $5 per active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. There is no car limit.EC's: Carl Hymen, Scottie Wershing, Ron Long.

October 15, 2011 - PA posted 03/19
The Stourbridge Railroad
Approximately 50 round-trip miles along the Lackawaxen River between Honesdale and Lackawaxen. Cost $65. Minimum 22 cars, 40 car limit. Volunteer Railroaders Association ECs Chris Vitz, Craig Hartman.

October 16, 2011 - CA posted 08/28
Amador Central Railroad
40 rt miles. Cost $35. EC Dave Balestreri Recreational Railroad Coalition Historical Society and Motorcar Operators West

October 16, 2011 - NY posted 03/19
Middletown & New Jersey Railroad – Montgomery and Walden Branches
40 round-trip miles on two branch lines between Campbell Hall and Montgomery and return and then Campbell Hall to Walden. This is newly available track! Cost $45. 40 car limit. ECs KC Smith and Chris Vitz with Craig Hartman assisting. Volunteer Railroaders Association

October 21 - 22, 2011- GA posted 08/24
St. Marys Railroad
Friday evening ride. Saturday, Kingsland and Kingsbay Navy base and return. 35 mi. RT. Cost $45. Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. EC's Jay Boggs, Jim Garner, and Paul Pleasant assisting.

October 22, 2011- CA posted 09/07
Big Trees and Pacific Railroad
Santa Cruz branch. Cost $90. Steve Paluso.

October 22, 2011- TX posted 08/16
Capitol Metro Transportation – ex SP Llano branch
From Llano, TX, through Kingsland, TX to Scobey Spur, 54 mi RT. Mentoring by permission. Cost $40. Hy-rails welcome. EC Leland Stewart, Railroad Partners, Inc. Info about RPI may be found here.

October 22, 2011 - MO posted 01/07
Colt Railway
Run northeast from Columbia to Centralia. We will run this line two times. Each run is approximately 44 miles round trip. Cost $45. Dave Pratt, EC

October 22 - 23, 2011 - TN posted 05/27 update 07/21 Full - Waiting List Started
Tennessee Southern Railroad
Columbia, TN to Florence, AL and spend the night.. Approx. 150 RT motorcar mile. No mentoring. A-cars and hyrails by permission only. 18 car limit. $275. EC's Bernie Leadon and Paul Goldzung.

October 23, 2011 - MO posted 01/07
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base
Ttwo trips on this 20-mile line Everyone needs a picture ID, vehicle registration, proof of insurance. Be prepared for a vehicle inspection. Cost $35. Dave Pratt EC.

October 29 - 30, 2011 - NJ/NY posted 08/23 update 09/07
NYS&W Railway, Southern Division - M&NJ RR Hudson Secondary
160 mile round-trip Similar to May trip. Saturday approximately 80 RT miles between Sparta, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ. Sunday 80 RT miles between Sparta, NJ and Campbell Hall, NY. Fee of $160. Volunteer Railroaders Association ECs are KC Smith and Chris Vitz with Craig Hartman assisting. 40 car limit. This is a non-mentoring run. NORAC certification required

October 29 - 30, 2011 - CA posted 09/28
Skunk Train - Mendocino Railway
MOW overnight B&B run on the Skunk Train RR. Travel 40 miles from Willits to Fort Bragg, Saturday, return on Sunday. MOW Special Operating Rules #2, seatbelts for all riders, bike helmets for kids under 12. $160 Bill Owen

October 29 & 30, 2011 - GA posted 09/20 update 09/21 update 09/23 Full - Wait List Started
Heart of Georgia RR
Saturday from Pitts to Vidalia, Ga. approx. 150 miles RT, Sunday from Richland, Ga. West to Omaha, Ga. approx. 52 miles RT. Cost $125. for the weekend. SERO affiliate. 25 car limit. EC Will Thompson EC in Training Bill Delmar

November 5, 2011 - CA posted 06/08 update 09/13 update 10/18
Eagle Mountain Railroad
Low sign-ups require changing this to a work party event to repair the rail just north of I-10. After making repairs we'll make a second run time permitting. Estimated distance is 65 miles. Estimated cost $50. Wayne Parsons.

November 5, 2011 - GA posted 10/21
Tate Festival Days
Tate, GA North Yard Limit Board & return - Total 3 mile round trip. Multi Trips. Limit 2 cars. Ride Full. Rides for the public to benefit the Marble Valley NRHS' Tate Depot project. EC Carl Hymen or Info- Bill Delmar

November 5, 2011 - IA posted 01/07
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
Boone, IA - The First Iowa Division. Hopefully four trips during the day and a night ride.Should be 22 miles. Cost $20. Current membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25) is a railroad requirement. Dave Pratt, EC.

November 12, 2011 - GA posted 10/17
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville, approx 26 miles round trip. Supper stop in McCaysville. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, and Barry Vincent (in-training).

November 12 - 13, 2011 - OH posted 08/04 update 08/09 update 09/16
Winamac Southern Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars - US Rail's Kokomo Indiana Division. This first time excursion will cover 3 sections of the Winamac Southern Railway. Due to Track improvement we will not be able to cover the entire line reducing the mileage to 100.

November 12 - 13, 2011 - NH posted 01/10
7th Annual Snowflake Excursion
New England Southern & Hobo Railroads. Seton will be in Concord, NH and travel north thru Tilton, Laconia, Weirs Beach, Meredith, Plymouth, and Thornton before arriving for our overnight stay in Lincoln. Event fee includes excursion, overnight accommodations and a continental breakfast. Total mileage approximately 146 miles. Cost $305. HY-Rails by permission only. The event is sponsored by NERCA. EC: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott.

November 13, 2011 - TX posted 08/16 update 10/05
Blacklands Railroad – Winfield to Commerce
Approx. 125 RT miles between Winfield, TX and Commerce, TX. Hyrails welcome. Cost $80. Myron Malone (EC in T), or Leland Stewart, Railroad Partners, Inc.

November 19 - 20, 2011 - OK posted 08/30
Farmrail Railroad
Saturday - from Clinton, West to Sayre and return - approximately 104 miles. Sunday from Sentinel South to Altus and return - approximately 65 miles. Cost $70. EC is Drake Rice - Oklahoma Railway Museum

November 26, 2011 - IN posted 08/27
Indiana Transportation Museum
Christmas run with Santa between Noblesville and Tipton, IN. Cost $35. Andy Sargent, Great Lakes Railcars

December 2 - 4, 2011- OR posted 10/24
The Holiday Express
The Oregon Pacific Railroad has invited us to provide speeder rides to the public during this event being held on their tracks in Portland, OR. This free event is your chance to help raise funds for a new home for SP4449 and SP&S 700. This will be a non NARCOA event. Guy Howard.

December 3, 2011- PA posted 02/08
North Shore Railroad
ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE – Ride the 86 miles RT from Northumberland to Berwick and return. Registration fee - $55.00. Central PA Excursions, Questions: (570) 538-9050

December 9 - 11, 2011- OR posted 10/24
The Holiday Express
The Oregon Pacific Railroad has invited us to provide speeder rides to the public on their tracks in Portland, OR. This free event will help raise funds for a new home for SP4449 and SP&S 700. Guy Howard

December 10, 2011 – CA posted 11/11
Amador Central Christmas Excursion
The Recreational Railroad Coalition and Motorcars Operators West presents an opportunity to support the local Amador County charities in Ione CA. $35 fee donated to the Amador County Interfaith Food Bank. . We will do at least two round trips for at least 40 round trip miles. Dave Balestreri.

December 10, 2011 – TX posted 09/16
Capitol Metro Transportation
Kingsland, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 25 miles RT. (Additional mileage as time allows).This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. Additional RPI safety rules will apply. EC: Leland Stewart.

December 10 - 11, 2011 – GA posted 11/03
HOG West Railroad Work Days
Southeast Railcar Operators, Inc. and the HOG West Railroad invites everyone who wants to help clean up the last 2 miles of track to the river from Richland Ga to Omaha Ga. There is 26 miles open rail to ride to the work site. EC Will Thompson

December 17 - 18, 2011 – GA posted 11/03
HOG West Railroad Work Days
Southeast Railcar Operators, Inc. and the HOG West Railroad invites everyone who wants to help clean up the last 2 miles of track to the river from Richland Ga to Omaha Ga. There is 26 miles open rail to ride to the work site. EC Will Thompson

December 31, 2011 – GA posted 11/26
Heart Of Georgia Railroad
New Years Eve Run. Saturday from Preston, Ga. to Cordele Ga. approx.: 100 miles RT. Southeast Railcar Operators, Inc. affiliated event. $125 for the weekend. 25 Car limit.EC's Will Thompson, Larry Crowe.

February 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011 - PA posted 01/14
Stewartstown Railroad
The Northern Central Railcar Association is offering to NARCOA members, Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to Stewartstown, Pa. on various dates between February 1, 2010 thru January 31, 2011 Call Dean L. Grote Excursion Coordinator at 717-637-7647 for details.

February 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011 - PA posted 01/14
Northern Central Railroad
The Northern Central Railcar Association is offering to NARCOA members, excursions on the Northern Central Railroad from New Freedom, PA to York, PA, on various dates between  February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. Call Dean L. Grote Excursion Coordinator at 717-637-7647 for details.