Jan 12 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Final destination unknown due to track work, but - Blue Ridge, GA to Ellijay, GA to McCaysville, GA – Approx 70 miles. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincentand Ron Long
Jan 26 - 27 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDad to near Giddings – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This is a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc.. (EC) Leland Stewart, (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl
Feb 9 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to Ellijay – Approx 30 miles each round trip. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. There is no car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Feb 9 - 10 - TX
Border Pacific Railroad (former Missouri Pacific)
60 round trip miles between Penitas and Rio Grande City each day. Track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River. Sturdy shoes and long pants required. No shorts or tennis shoes. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome.Trip fee of $50 includes railroad fees. EC Leland Stewart.
Feb 16 - 17 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDad to near Giddings – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This is a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart , (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl.
Mar 2 - 3 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDad to near Giddings – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This is a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart , (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl.
March 16 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge, GA to McCaysville, GA – Approx 26 miles round trip. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. There is no car limit but please call or email if you plan on coming on the ride. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Mar 16 - 17 - GA
Hog West Railroad
SERO event from Richland Ga to the Chattahoochee river. 108 RT miles for both days. $50.00 payable to hogwest railroad mail to the EC Will Thompson.
Mar 23 - 24 - FL
Florida Central & Florida Northern Railroads
Saturday - Eustis to Winter Garden and return. 65 RT miles. Sunday - Ocala, Candler, Lowell, Ocala. 50 RT mile. $125 for both days. EC Keith Mackey
Mar 30 - 31 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Wildflower Run. Saturday - Llano to Scobee Spur with a twilight run to Kinglsand– Approx. 74 miles RT. Sunday - Bonus run on newly opened line at McDade, TX.– approx 6 miles RT (multiple runs). Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $40. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Apr 4 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO will sponsor the NMRA rides for the public on the Niles Canyon Railway. EC is Al McCracken.
Apr 6, 2013
South Kansas and Oklahoma RR
Heart of the Heartlands will sponsor the John Spahn memorial motorcar ride from Altamont to Pittsburg. Total round trip is 84 miles with dedication at Carona, KS museum. Cost is: minimum $20 donation to John's family. Mark Springer, EC.
Apr 6 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Connersville to Metamora multiple times, approximately 60 RT miles. Trip fee is $55. per car. EC Andy Sargent
April 6 - 7 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. Spring Cleanup Run. Up to 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield each day, railroad operations permitting. Mentoring by permission. Hyrails welcome. $40 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone
April 7 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Rio Vista Junction, Ca. We will run to Bird's Landing in the morning and return for a trolley ride at 11:00 and then go to Meridian in the afternoon. $60 fee payable to MOW, EC Dave Balestreri
Apr 7 - IN
Indiana Transportation Museum
Noblesville to Tipton. Approximately 45 miles, trip fee is $35.00. EC Andy Sargent
Apr 13 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to McCaysville - Approx 26 miles round trip. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Apr 13 - PA
Everett Railroad
Join us in our 13th year of excursions on this railroad. From our set-on in Hollidaysburg, we expect to run a total of 50-60 miles. Lunch stop at the Roaring Spring RR station. 40 car limit. Price $50. : Gary Shrey
April 13 - 14 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade to Giddings – approx 10 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl
April 14 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Central PA Excursions ride from Bellefonte to either Tyrone or Mill Hall and return if the main line is available. If not, we will ride the Bellefonte Secondary. The exact itinerary will be set by the railroad that day due to train traffic. Registration fee - $55. Central PA Excursions.
April 19 - 20 NC
Red Springs and Northern RR
26 miles roundtrip. Three rides, one Friday night, two Saturday. Steak supper Friday night, lunch Saturday. A-car and Hyrails welcomed, A8s ride free. Info: Tom Stallings,. Carey Boney, Chris Abboo3. 20 car limit, $40 ride,
April 20 - 21- TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. Spring Motorcar Run 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield each day, railroad operations permitting. No mentoring. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $80 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone
Apr 20 - 21 - GA
Heart Of Georgia RR
Saturday - Pitts to Alamo 105 miles RT. Sunday Pitts to Plains - 127 miles RT. Safety shirt/vest is required for all attendees. $170.00 EC Bobby Moreman,
April 21 - OK
A-OK Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum (ORM) will host a NARCOA motor car trip on the A-OK Railroad out of Harrah. Trip will run from Harrah to Midwest City and then back East through Harrah to Shawnee. Round Trip will be approximately 74 miles round trip. EC is Drake Rice
April 21 - OH
Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad
Nelsonville. Estimated excursion time is 1PM after the annual OVR meeting. 23 mile round trip. Fee is paid by OVR's treasury. EC Jaime Samuell
April 26 - 28 - WI
Brooklyn Depot Days
5 mile round trip rides to the public in conjunction with the Brooklyn Depot Days. Friday and Saturday night trips for operators and their guests from Brooklyn to Oregon and return. This is a non-NARCOA insured event. Mileage from Brooklyn to Oregon is 6 miles. Total mileage approximately 40. No fee. EC Dave Hawley
Apr 27 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride on the former FDDM&S line northwest out of Boone, Ia. 15 miles round trip. We hope to make at least four trips during the day. $20 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railway Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider.
April 27 - 28 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx 14 miles RT.This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart , (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl
Apr 27 - 28 - WA FULL -- Waiting List
Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad
Sat Colfax, Wa to Thornton, Wa; Sun Colfax to Hooper, Wa. Total 210 miles. NARCOA/PRO run. 30 car limit. $200 total fees. Send to Steve Taulbee, EC.
Apr 27 - 28 - PA posted 03/25
Western NY & PA Railroad
Excursion of the western end of this great railroad. Plan on staying over for Monday's trip on the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. 146 RT miles. Cost $180.00. EC and affiliate Warren Riccitelli
Apr 29 - PA
Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad
A rare Monday excursion that follows the two days on the WNYPA. 54 RT miles stopping at the Drake Oil Museum. Total cost is $48.00. EC and affiliate Warren Riccitelli
May 3 - 5 - IA posted 01/21
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting ride on the line running southeast and north of Centerville, IA. Travel from Centerville about 21 miles to south of Moravia, turn cars and head back south. Night run on Friday night. Mileage is 42 miles each trip. Cost $25 per car. EC Frosty Farrell
May 4 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
Short trips on the Amador Central Railroad. To carry public in support of a local community event. No fee for carrying passengers. Chuck Ratto, E.C.
May 4 - 5 - IN
Indiana Eastern Railroad
85 mile round trip. Fee $105 per day. Travel south from Richmond, IN to near Fernald, Ohio. Contact Dave Verzi.
May 4 - 5 - CA
Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway
Pacific Railcar Operators and Motorcar Operators West will co-sponsor a first ever excursion over the former Southern Pacific Santa Cruz Branch from Davenport south through Santa Cruz to Watsonville and return for a total of 60 round trip miles. EC's are Dave McClain, Doug Stivers, and Bill Schertle.
May 11 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO will sponsor a rides for the public on the Niles Canyon Railway. ECs are Steve Paluso and Al McCracken.
May 12 - PA
East Broad Top Railroad
We can use 2 miles of the East Broad Top RR for a test and tune excursion. Those with narrow gauge cars that plan to do the Colorado trips can try them out on the EBT. This is a NARCOA excursion open to all NARCOA members with narrow gauge speeders. Set-on will be at Rockhill Furnace, PA. Cost $25 per car. Contact Gary Shrey
May 18 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to McCaysville – Price: $5.00 per car active Volunteers. All others $10.00. Please call or email for details and set on directions. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
May 18 - TX
Texas State Railroad.
Gulf Motor Cars & Iowa Pacific Holdings will host a motorcar excursion from Rusk TX to Palestine TX. 50 mile RT. $50 per car. No mentoring at this meet. For details contact EC Kelley Rick
May 18 - 19 - GA
HOG West Railroad
This is a Sero event. Total miles 152. This includes a 40 mile RT night and supper run. $ 50..
E.C. Will Thompson, E.C. Larry Crowe
May 18 - 19 - MA/CT
Mass Central / Valley Steam Railroad
Saturday excursion on the Mass Central covering entire railroad. Sunday excursion will include motorcaring the entire line and include the steam train and river boat ride. Cost for the weekend is $160.00 for two passengers. EC and affiliate Warren Riccitelli
May 18 - NV
Virginia & Truckee Railway
PRO is sponsoring a run on the V&T Railway. The EC is Steve Paluso.
May 18 - CA, OR
Lake Railway
Lakeview OR. to Alturas CA. round trip 104 miles $155 per car. NARCOA / PRO rules apply. Send to EC Bill Andrews 191 Azalea Dr. Grants Pass, OR. 97526
May 18 - IN
Indiana Railway Museum
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is hosting a 1-day, 50 mile, round trip on the Indiana Railway Museum between Jasper and French Lick. Excursion Fee is $65. Details Here. Mike Ford
May 18 - 19 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx 14 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl
May 19 - 24 - ON FULL -- Waiting List
Ontario Northland Railway
Track Motorcars of Ontario is hosting a six-day, 650-mile round trip motorcar excursion on the Ontario Northland Railway, between North Bay and Kapuskasing. Fee $595 (Canadian or U.S. dollars) which includes all railway charges, bus transfers, and TMOO's costs. Details by February 15th. ECs Jim Brown and Ted Stevens.
May 19 - OR
City of Prineville Railroad
Motorcar Operators West will operate on the City of Prineville RXR on May 19, 2013 There will be 72 round trip miles. The fee is $110. E.C. is Dave Balestreri
May 20 - OR
Mount Hood Railroad
Set on in the Hood River railroad yard and run 42 miles up to Parkdale and back. Cost $90. Need at least 25 cars to sign up. Check payable to PRO to Richard Wilkins
May 24 - 26 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
PRO is sponsoring the Annual Ione Railfair. 3 runs Saturday and 1 run Sunday. No fee for carrying passengers. Chuck Ratto, E.C.
May 25 - 26 - IN
US Rail - Kokomo Division.
Set on location TBD. Trip on former PRR trackage between Clymers and Bringhurst. OVR rule compliance required. 100 approx. mile round trip. Fee is $150. EC Jaime Samuell
May 25 - 26 - SD
Dakota Southern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion on the former Milwaukee Road Line across South Dakota. Round trips departing from Oacoma SD to near Mitchell on the newly rehabilitated line and from Oacoma to Presho on the minimum maintenance line. Fee $75 prepaid. EC Dave Voeltz
May 25 - 27 - CO
D&RG RR
Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork. & Wasson Wye. RMD Memorial Day Weekend Run. All activites based out of WagonWheel Gap. 40 mile round trip each day.Spark arrestors required. No High Rails. $195 for all three days. E.C.s Jon Keeling & Philip Walters. E.C. in training Richard Reiff.
May 25 - OR
Albany & Eastern Railroad
Set on in Lebanon and run 16 miles up to Sweet Home and back. Cost $90 with 15 cars minimum. Maximum 30 cars. Check payable to PRO to Bill Bain
May 26 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Set on in Garibald and run south to Tillamook and then north to Salmonberry, and back to Garibaldi, approx total mileage 76. Cost $110 with 15 cars minimum. Maximum 30 cars. Check payable to PRO to Bill Bain
May 27 - WA
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (BYCX)
Set on in Yacolt and run 15 miles up to Chelatchie Prairie and back, then to Battleground, and back to Yacolt. Cost $110 with 15 cars minimum. Maximum 30 cars. Check payable to PRO to Bill Bain
May 31 - Jun 2 - CO
Durango & Silverton 3 ft Narrow Gauge RR
Friday set-on, Silverton to Elk Park and return mandatory test run. Saturday, Silverton to new Railroad Park wye in valley near Home Ranch & return. Sunday, Silverton to Rockwood and return. 147mi total. No Mentoring. Fee $280 per car. 20 car limit.
Jun 5 - 12 - MT FULL -- Waiting List
Continental Divide Tour
Approximately 500 round trip miles in Montana. Montana Rail Link 5th, 6th, and 10th subdivisions. Butte, Anaconda & Pacific and Central Montana Rail. Start near Missoula-end near Lewistown. Hosted by Pacific Railcar Operators. 25 car limit. Contact EC Bill Taylor
Jun 6 – 9 - MI FULL - Waiting List
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is hosting a 3-day, 238 mile round trip motor car excursion on the Great Lakes Central Railroad between Cadillac, Petoskey and Traverse City, MI. Excursion Fee is $475. Michael P. Ford E.C.
Jun 8 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to Ball Ground – Price: $10.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers.All others $15. Please call or email for details. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Jun 8 - 9 - NC FULL -- Waiting List
Great Smoky Mountains RR
Overnight run with two delicious Rail-B-Que trackside cooked meals included. Andrews, NC to Dillsboro, NC, spend the night in Dillsboro at a track side hotel, then return to Andrews the next day. 102 total track miles. Cost $175. EC Tom Falicon
Jun 8 - 9 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx 14 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. (EC) Leland Stewart, (EC in Training) Frank Glatzl.
Jun 15 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Line
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion on the former Minneapolis & St Louis Line between Hanley Falls and Winthrop. Limit 25 cars. Appx. 120 miles RT. EC Dave Voeltz.
Jun 15 - WA FULL -- Waiting List
Dayton Depot Museum
Public rides to raise funds for the Dayton depot museum, who will provide insurance for this NON NARCOA event. There will be no operator fee for this run. For complete details please contact Guy Howard
Jun 15 - CA
Mendocino Railway (Skunk Line)
Southwest Railcar, 80 miles round trip from Willits to Fort Bragg and return. Mufflers and spark arrestors required on all cars. Run fee of $160. includes payment for two lunches per car. EC Tom Phair
Jun 22 - 30 - NV, UT, CO Full - Waiting List
Rocky Mountain Tour
Travel over 300 miles on 6 railroads in 3 states from the high desert to over 10,000 feet in the Rockies. EC's Bill Schertle, Dan Berg, Jerry Geiger, Jon Keeling, and Dave McClain
Jun 25 - 26 - CO
Colorado and Southern RR
RMD/MOW Leadville CO, Approx. 40 miles total. EC Jerry G Geiger
Jun 29 - NY
Mohawk Adirondack & Northern RR
Utica, NY. Join the Mid-Atlantic Motorcar Association for a new 90 mile run. Cost $150. ECs Craig W. Hartman and Chris Vitz.
Jun 30 - NY
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad
Join on after the MA&N and run appx. 30 miles with a stop in Copperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Fee $40.00. ECs Craig W. Hartman and Chris Vitz.
Jun 29 - 30 - NY
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars will host an excursion on the on Saturday from Olean, NY to Emporium PA and return, totaling about 110 miles. On Sunday we will travel from Olean to Machias Junction and return, about 60 miles OVR rule compliance required. Fee is $125 EC Jeff Levengood and EC in Training Brian Davis.
Jun 29 - 30 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx 14 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart. EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Jul 4th & 6th - OR
Oregon Pacific Railroad
OPR is hosting the annual Speeders, Fireworks & Night Run on the East Portland Branch on Thursday for public speeder rides. Saturday tour the 9.1 mile Molalla Branch. 20 car maximum, non-NARCOA event is free! Kevin Novak
Jul 6 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge to Ellijay – 2 trips. Price: $5.00 per car active Volunteers. All others $10.00. Please call or email for details and set on directions. Coordinators: Carl Hymen , Barry Vincent.
Jul 6 - MB FULL - Contact Mike
Boundary Trail Railway Company
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 84 mile trip on the Boundary Trail Railway. Excursion fee is $75.00 (US or CDN). Canadian residents can pay at the time of excursion, but do need to register in advance. Contact Mike Ford
Jul 7 - MB FULL - Contact Mike
Central Manitoba Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 72 mile trip on the Central Manitoba Railway. Excursion fee is $75.00 (US or CDN). Canadian residents can pay at the time of excursion, but do need to register in advance. Contact Mike Ford
Jul 8 - MB FULL - Contact Mike
Lake Line Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 72 mile trip on the Lake Line Railway. Excursion fee is $75.00 (US or CDN). Canadian residents can pay at the time of excursion, but do need to register in advance. Contact Mike Ford
Jul 9 - MB FULL - Contact Mike
Prairie Dog Central Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 56 mile trip on the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Excursion fee is $60.00 (US or CDN). Mike Ford
Jul 11 - SK FULL - Contact Mike
Long Creek Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 80 mile trip on the Long Creek Railroad. Excursion fee is $75.00 (US or CDN).Mike Ford
Jul 12 - 14 - CO
Colorado and Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division - Leadville, CO. Approx. 80 miles total. EC Jerry G Geiger/ Assistant EC Rob Small
Jul 12 - 14 - ID/WA
Washington & Idaho Railway
Pacific Railcar Operators WI&M/P&L branch excursions. Set on point will the Potlatch Depot in Potlatch. Friday - 138 miles on the P&L, from Potlatch to Marshall, WA and back. Sunday - 74 miles to from Potlatch to Moscow and back. $225. for the 2 days. EC Rich Wilkins. On Saturday, POTLATCH DEPOT DAYS will be held in conjunction with the W&I RR excursion with rides offered to the public to support the Museum.
Jul 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade, TX to Paige, TX – approx 26 miles RT. Multiple RT's during day. Max mileage near 80 miles for day. Contact EC prior to run. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Jul 13 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
Amador Central Railroad. Public motorcar rides in support of a local fundraiser. No fee for carrying passengers. Chuck Ratto, E.C.
Jul 13 - MB FULL - Contact Mike
Keewatin Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day, 120 mile trip on the Keewatin Railway in northwest Manitoba. Excursion fee is $100.00 (US or CDN). Mike Ford
Jul 13 - 14 - WV FULL -- Waiting List
West Virginia Central Railroad
Elkins, WV Saturday to the top of Cheat Mountain. Sunday to Tygart Junction Via Belington and return. Aprox. 170 RT miles. 30 car Limi.t Experienced operators only NO mentoring. Narrow band radios required. Scanners not acceptable. Appalachian Rail Excursions website for more info and updates. John Gonder.
Jul 16 - ND
Northern Plains Railroad
North Central Railcars is hosting a one-day trip on the Northern Plains Railroad from Fordville, ND to either Devils Lake or Munich, ND. Total rail miles will be approximately 120. Excursion fee is $100. Mike Ford
Jul 18 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars is hosting a 1-day, 52 mile round trip,along the shores of Lake Superior between Two Harbors, MN and Duluth, MN. Cost of the excursion is $90.00 and includes the trip fee, box lunch for 2, and museum admission for 2. Mike Ford
Jul 20 - WA
Ballard Terminal Railroad
PRO ride on the former NP Sumas Branch, Woodinville to Snohomish 28 miles RT. Cost $35. 15 car limit. A cars discouraged. Turntables strongly suggested. S.Healy
July 20 - 21 - GA
Heart of Georgia / Cater Parrott Railnet
Saturday Cater Parrott: Nashville Run is Willacoochee, Ga. to Valdosta, Ga. RT 86 miles. Sunday Heart of Georgia: Cordele, Ga. to Dumas, Ga. RT 100 miles. Cost $165. SERO affiliated event. E.C. Will Thompson
E.C. Larry Crowe
Jul 27 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride on the former Rock Island, CB&Q, Wabash line running between Centerville and Albia, IA. We will return to Moravia for lunch at the depot museum. Mileage 64 miles round trip. Cost $35 per car. EC Frosty Farrell,
Jul 27 - 28 - OR
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
Antique Powerland is putting on its annual "Great Oregon Steam-Up". Motorcars will be running concomitantly with the Society's trolley car. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHS.Rides are being offered to the public. Rick Koehler
Jul 27 - 28 - PA
North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads – Annual Central PA Weekend
Central PA Excursions ride over the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and the 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. The Central PA Chapter of the NRHS will be our hosts at a picnic at the White Deer Station Saturday night. Registration fee - $90.
July 28 - CA
Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad
Motorcar Operators West presents the Folsom to Latrobe Pancake Breakfast Excursion. Approx. 20 round trip miles. Fee $30. EC John Haverty
Aug 3 - WV
South Branch Valley Railroad
Sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. 102 mile round trip through the Potomac River Valley. Petersburg to Greenspring & return. John Gonder
Aug 3 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay – Approx 30 miles each round trip, 2 trips total. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. No car limit. Carl Hymen
Aug 4 - WV
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
From Ridgeley, WV, to Frostburg and return. Approx 34 round trip miles. Very scenic trip up the mountain, turn cars on a turntable at the top. 40 car limit. Price $40 per car. Gary Shrey.
Aug 4 - 5 - OR
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
Antique Powerland is putting on its annual "Great Oregon Steam-Up". Motorcars will be running concomitantly with the Society's trolley car. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHS.Rides are being offered to the public. Rick Koehler.
Aug 10 - 11 - KY
Big South Fork Senic Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars - Stearns KY. on Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. Run the 12 mile line on Saturday, returning after dark, and again Sunday morning. Cost is $20 per person and $10 per car. Stan Conyer
Aug 17 - 18 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to near Giddings, TX – approx 20 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart , EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Aug 18 - 21 - CO FULL -- Waiting List
Durango & Silverton 3 ft Narrow Gauge RR
The exact date you need to be in Silverton has not been determined. Sunday set-on, Silverton to Elk Park and return mandatory test run. Monday, Tuesday - Silverton to Valley & return. Wednesday – Silverton to Rockwood and return. ~ 220 mi total. No Mentoring. Fee $380 per car. 20 car limit.EC Philip Walters
Aug 22 - 25 – NM/CO FULL -- Waiting List
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 3 ft Narrow Gauge
Set-on in Chama, NM Thursday, Aug. 22, late afternoon. Ride from Chama to Big Horn and back on Friday, Chama to Antonito on Saturday (overnight in Antonito), and Antonito back to Chama on Sunday. 20 car limit. EC Jim McKeel
Aug 24 - 25 - IN/M FULL -- Waiting List
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is hosting a 2-day, 150 mile round-trip motor car excursion between Ashley, IN and Coldwater, MI. Excursion Fee is $275.00. Michael P. Ford E.C.
Aug 31 - OH Full - Waiting List
Ohi-Rail
Ohio Valley Railcars will host an excursion from Amsterdam to Minerva, Ohio and return, totaling about 40 miles. OVR rule compliance required. Fee is $60 EC's Jeff Levengood and Brian Davis.
Aug 31 - Sep 2 - SD & ND
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western / Sisseton & Milbank RR's
First Iowa Division ride between Aberdeen, SD and Geneseo, ND. departing from Britton, SD. Monday ride on the former Milwaukee Road line from Milbank to Sisseton. Mileage approximately 300 miles. EC Dave Voeltz.
Aug 31 - Sep 1 - PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
Mid Atlantic Motorcar Association will be guests of Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton, PA with up to a dozen of our cars representing NARCOA and you about our hobby and operating on their yard tracks. ECs Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz
Sep 1 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators will host a run from Garibaldi, Oregon to the Wilson River Rd, then return through Garibaldi to the Salmonberry Bridge northeast of Wheeler, approx 54 miles roundtrip. EC Bill Bain.
Sep 7 - DE
Wilmington & Western RR
NCRA invites you to operate this 10 mile line at least twice. Approximately 35 miles RT for the day. Set-on will be in Hockessin. Anyone can set off at NVF set-on location at each pass. Cost $25. Coordinators Jamie Haislip and John Schmidt.
Sep 7 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay – Approx 30 miles each round trip, 2 trips total. Price: $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00. No car limit . Carl Hymen
Sep 7 - 8 - ME
Maine Central RR
Sponsored by NEREX. Maine Central Mountain Division, South Windam, ME to Hazens, NH. Approx. 190 miles RT. Excursion fee $130 for the weekend. Gordan Wallick
Sep 7 - 8 - NV
Virginia & Truckee RR
Motorcars Operators West will lead a two day excursion from Carson City to Virginia City. One round trip each day. $75 dollars for both days. EC Dave Balestreri / John Haverty.
Sep 8 - PA posted 05/21
Strasburg Railroad
Ride America's oldest Short line railroad. Strasburg to "Paradise" PA and return twice. 9 1/2 mile round trip each time. $30 per/car John Gonder
Sep 13 - 15 - NY
Delaware & Ulster RR
Arkville, NY Join with us as we have a laid back, fun weekend as we camp out and run this old line. A great time for all as we night run and day run this line in the beautiful Catskills. ECs Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz
Sep 14 - OH
Willard Trainfest / Ashland Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars will display at the Willard Trainfest followed by a short 11 mile excursion on the B&O segment of the Ashland Railway, Willard to Plymouth. Fee $50 or free if you display. OVR rule compliance required. EC Phil Linne.
Sep 14 - 15 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to near Giddings – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Sep 19 - 22 - CO
Colorado and Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division - Leadville, CO. Approx.100 miles total.EC Jerry G Geiger/ Assistant EC Rob Small
Sep 21 - 24 - CO
San Luis & Rio Grande RR and San Luis Central RR
First Iowa Division San Luis Valley and La Veta Pass excursion plus an option to ride the Cumbres & Toltec Steam train. Approx. mileage 300. Cost: $330. Len Jones, EC
Sep 21 - CO
D&RG RR
South Fork in conjunction with the FID Excursions being held on the San Luis & Rio Grande. 40 mile round trip along the Rio Grande River. No High Rails & spark arrestors required. $110 excursion cost.E.C. Jon Keeling, E.C. in training Richard Reiff.
Sep 26 - 28 - IL
2013 NARCOA Annual Meeting
Sheraton O'Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 This meeting is open to all paid NARCOA members.
Sep 28 - 29 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to near Giddings, TX – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart , EC in Training Frank Glatzl
Oct 5 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride on the former Wabash line running between Columbia and Centralia, MO. Return to Columbia for lunch and then make a second round trip. Mileage 37 round trip. Cost $45 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
Oct 5 - OH
Ashland Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars will travel on a 60 mile round trip on the former Erie Ry. portion of the Ashland Railway, Ashland to Mansfield, Ohio. Fee is $80 and includes lunch for 2. OVR rule compliance required. EC Phil Linne.
Oct 5 - WA
Pend Oreille Valley Authority Excursion and Train Ride
PRO Motorcar excursion and tour train ride on POVA from Newport to Metaline Falls and return. At Ione they will board the North Valley Lions Club tour train's open car for Metaline Falls (20 miles Rt). Participants will then motorcar back and set off. $125 per car + $12 per train ticket. EC Bill Taylor
Oct 5 - PA
Wellsboro & Corning Railroad
Central PA Excursions will host a 70 mile RT excursionfrom Wellsboro to Gang Mills, NY and back. Application at centralpaexcursions.com.
Oct 5 - 6 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. up to 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield each day, railroad operations permitting. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. $80.00 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone
Oct 6 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Central PA Excursions will host a 50 mile RT excursion from Williamspotr to Jersey Shore and from Williamsport to Faxon and back. Central PA Excursions.
Oct 6 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
Centerville. 42 mile round trip & we will make at least 2 trips. Frosty Farrell EC
Oct 11 - 13 - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 3-day ride at Hill City. We will make one round trip Friday evening to Keystone, three round trips on Saturday, and one round trip on Sunday morning. Mileage approx. 100.Cost $60 per car. 15 car minimum - 24 car maximum limit. EC Dave Voeltz.
Oct 12 -13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC's Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Oct 12 - 13 - PA posted 05/06
Delaware Lackawana RR
Mid-Atlantic Motorcar Association run over the route of the Phoebe Snow and on the trolley line. Set on in Scranton. About 130 miles of well maintained track. Cost $220. for two days. ECs Craig W. Hartman and Chris Vitz.
Oct 18 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride on the former Rock Island, CB&Q, Wabash line running southeast and north of Centerville. We will travel from Centerville about 21 miles to south of Moravia, turn our cars and head back south. Night run on Friday night, at least two trips on Saturday, and another on Sunday morning. Mileage 42 miles each trip. Cost is $25 per car. EC Frosty Farrell
Oct 18 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay – Approx 30 miles round trip. Price: $10.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $15.00. One Price For Both Days! Carl Hymen
Oct 19 - 20 - ID
Former Camas Prairie Railroad
Two day PRO motorcar excursion out of Lewiston. Saturday will be a 144 mile RT to Riparia on the GRNW. Sunday will be a 129 mile RT to Kamiah on the BG&CM. 30 car limit. Run fee is $200. Contact is EC in training Will Krasselt. EC is Bill Taylor.
Oct 19 - OK
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
McAlester, OK to Red Oak, OK. Cost $40.00. Milage is approximately 92. EC Drake Rice.
Oct 19 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Talking Rock – approx 70 miles round trip. October Festival in Talking Rock. Price: $10.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $15.00. One Price For Both Days! Carl Hymen
Oct 19 - 20 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
Fall foliage run. 2 days of spectacular mountain railroading from Elkins WV to Spruce and Tygart Junction. Aprox. 170 miles. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC, John Gonder. 35 car limit. Radios required. No mentoring.
Oct 19 - 20 - GA posted 02/23 Full - Waiting List
Hartwell RR
First NARCOA Motorcar Excursion on this Railroad. Toccoa to Elberton via Hartwell from Bowersville (110 miles) each day. Reflecterized vests required. Check for $150 to: Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC, %Bobby Moreman,
Oct 19 - 20 - CA posted 01/01
Mendocino Railway (Skunk Line) Over-Night Excursion
Southwest Railcar is hosting an over-night (two-day) excursion from Willits to Fort Bragg and return (80 miles). Mufflers and spark arrestors required on all cars. The run fee of $150.00 is for railroad fees only. EC Tom Phair.
Oct 20 - KS posted 09/17
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
Heart of the Heartlands excursion between Burden and Fredonia. Approx. R/T miles 119. Cost $20. EC Mark Springer
Oct 25 - 26 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
SERO Motor car operation from St. Marys and Kingsland via Kings Bay 28 miles. Cost of excursion $45.00. Possible Caboose ride $10.00 per person. Excursion coordinators: Jay Boggs, Jim Garner
Oct 26 - OH
US Rail
Jackson Division 90 round trip mile. This line is comprised of the former B&O, C&O and DT&I lines.
Oct 26 - 27 - NY & PA
Lehigh Railway/Owego & Harford Railway
Saturday, Lehigh Rwy, Athens, PA to Myobeach, PA & return, Sunday, O&HR, Owego, NY to Harford, NY & return. Anticipated RT mileage for this two day event is 150. Excursion fee is $150 for both days. 25 car limit. Contact EC Rob Piligian, with questions. This excursion sponsored by NEREX.
Oct 27 - OH
City of Greenfield Railroad
Former B&O St. Louis Main Line with some travel over the former Detroit Toledo & Ironton. 60 mile round trip.
Nov 1 - 2 - GA
Heart of Georgia / Carter Parrott Railnet
Saturday from Pitts to Alamo Appr. 100 miles. Saturday night BBQ Supper included. Sunday - Willacoochee to Valdosta Appr. 90 miles $185.00 (includes BBQ supper) E.C. Will Thompson
Nov 2 - PA
Stewartstown and Northern Central Railroads
The Northern Central Railcar Association annual Halloween excursion. We will ride both railroads starting in New Freedom, PA at 11 AM.
Nov 2 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride on the former FDDM&S line northwest out of Boone, Ia. 15 miles round trip. We hope to make at least four trips during the day. $20 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railway Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider
Nov 9 - TX
Texas State Railroad
Texas State Railroad and Iowa Pacific Holdings will host a motorcar excursion from Rusk TX to Palestine TX. 50 mile RT $50 per car. No mentoring at this meet. For details contact EC Kelley Rick
Nov 9 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Motorcar Operators West excursion near Rio Vista. The event includes MOW's annual general meeting and a 10 mile Trolley ride. Fee $60. E C Dave Balestreri, John Haverty.
Nov 9 - 10 - TX posted 09/20
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade, TX to Paige, TX – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, EC Frank Glatzl
Nov 16 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge, GA to McCaysville, GA - Approx 26 miles round trip. Supper stop in McCaysville. $5.00 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10.00 per car. EC Carl Hymen
Nov 16 - CA
Fillmore and Western RR
Fillmore east to Piru and west to Santa Paula and beyond. Approx. 45 total miles. Motorcar Operators West. EC's Dan Berg and Bill Schertle.
Nov 16 - 17 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
Saturday from Clinton to Lone Wolf and return. Sunday, Clinton, West to Sayre and return. Total Milage for the two days is 175. EC Drake Rice.
Nov 23 - IN
Indiana Transportation Museum
Annual Christmas ride with Santa, sponsored by Great Lakes Railcars. We will be traveling from Noblesville to Tipton with lunch stop. Excursion fee is $40. per car. EC Andy Sargent.
Nov 24 - CA
Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad
Motorcar Operators West Latrobe Breakfast run, Folsom CA, 20 miles round trip, and an afternoon run to the county line. Run fee $35 and $5 per person for breakfast paid at the door. Checks made out to MOW and registration form to EC John Haverty
Nov 30 - Dec 1 - OR
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Holiday Express
Oregon Pacific RR in Portland - rides to the public at Oaks Park in support of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. Runs in conjunction with a passenger special hauled by the steam engine SP&S 700. This non NARCOA run is free to experienced operators. For details Guy Howard
Dec 6 - Dec 8 - OR
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Holiday Express
Oregon Pacific RR in Portland - rides to the public at Oaks Park in support of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. Runs in conjunction with a passenger special hauled by the steam engine SP&S 700. This non NARCOA run is free to experienced operators. For details Guy Howard
Dec 7 - PA
North Shore Railroad – Annual Toys for Tots Ride
Central PA Excursions ride. 86 miles RT from Northumberland to Berwick and return. As part of the fee for this ride, please bring at least one new, unwrapped toy with you for either a boy or a girl. The Toys for Tots folks will be on hand to collect the toys. Registration fee - $55.
Dec 7 - 8 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade, TX to Paige, TX – approx 23 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart EC Frank Glatzl
Dec 13 - Dec 15 - OR posted 09/08
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation Holiday Express
Oregon Pacific RR in Portland - rides to the public at Oaks Park in support of the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation. Runs in conjunction with a passenger special hauled by the steam engine SP&S 700. This non NARCOA run is free to experienced operators. For details Guy Howard
Dec 14 - CA posted 10/02
Amador Central RR
Pacific Railcar Operators will sponsor two round trip runs. Run fee is $35. EC is Steve Paluso.
Dec 15 - CA posted 10/02
Western Railway Museum
Pacific Railcar Operators will sponsor a run in Rio Vista. Fee $60. EC for run is Steve Paluso.
Dec 29 - 31 - WA
Mount Rainier Scenic, Ballard Terminal and Meeker Southern RR's
PRO is sponsoring the following rides; Day 1, MRSR 60 mile RT. Day 2, BTR Maltby Hill 28 mile RT Day 3, Meeker Southern 10 mile RT. Cost for all three days $120.00. 15-car limit, Contact either S. Healy; or T. Wade.
Dec 31 - Jan 1 - KS
South Kansas and Oklahoma RR
Weather permitting we will have another one of our New Years Eve rides out of Carona, KS. Exact routing is yet to be determined but we will be starting in Carona, KS and expect to be able to ride about 80 miles on New Years Eve and Day. Cost is $20. EC Mark Springer
Dec 31 - Jan 1 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains RR
Our New Years run is back! Run the entire line (52 miles) over a two day period regardless of what the weather is! Sign-up fee includes a gala New Years Eve buffet dinner party. There is a limit of 30 cars, sorry no mentoring on this run. Tom Falicon, EC
Excursions Held On A Regular Basis
January 01, 2013 - February 01, 2014 - TX
Capital Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. will host NARCOA motorcar runs from Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to near Giddings, TX – approx 23 miles RT on various dates. Additional information at RPI website. Contact Leland Stewart 10057 Palomino Canyon Converse, TX 78109 210-863-5397 cell
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - PA
Northern Central Railroad
Excursions on the Northern Central Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to York, Pa on various dates. E.C. Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details.
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - GA
Heart Of Georgia–West Railroad
Southeast Railcar Operators, Inc. will be having NARCOA Motor Car runs and workdayson the HOG West Railroad from Richland, Ga. to Omaha, Ga. on various dates. Contact Will Thompson E.C. 229-723-8231 Home or 229-359-5701 Cell Or Larry Crowe, E.C., Home 229-776-5882, Cell 229-326-3736.
June 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - GA
SERO will be having motorcar car runs on the Cater Parrott Rail net from Valdosta to Willacoochee on various dates contact Will Thompson E.C. Home 229-723-8231 or Cell 229-359-5701
February 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014 - PA
Stewartstown Railroad
Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to Stewartstown, Pa on various dates. Northern Central Railcar Association E.C. Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details. |
