Updated 07/02/09
PLEASE KEEP LISTINGS SHORT AND TO THE POINT.
Excursion Co-ordinators may list excursions by contacting narcoa@comcast.net Listings published on this page are also printed for distribution with The Setoff magazine. To keep NARCOA's printing costs low, please provide "Need to Know" information only. I.E.: Narcoa Affiliate name, date, railroad name, location, miles traveled, cost, contact information. Excursion Co-ordinators may provide a mailing address, email address or link to another web site where additional details or restrictions can be provided.
Reminder- Please include in all run announcements the name of the Affiliate and the Certified EC. Both will be checked for validity by your regional Insurance representative prior to issuing a Certificate of Insurance to the railroad. |
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| July 04 - 05, 2009 - NE posted 01/29 |
Nebraska Northeastern Railroad
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| Osmund, Nebraska - The First Iowa Division is pleased to announce a 2-day ride on the Nebraska Northeastern Railroad. The Osmund to Jackson segment will be ridden on Saturday and the Osmund to O'Neill part will be ridden on Sunday. Mileage for this 2-day event is approximately 230 miles. Set on will be at the NENE offices in Osmund beginning at 6:30am and departure for both days will be at 8:00am. Cost of this 2-day event is $60. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| July 04 - 05, 2009 - MB posted 01/02 |
Central Manitoba Railway/Canadian Pacific Railway/Prairie Dog Central Railroad
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| North Central Railcars is pleased to announce a 2-day motor car excursion over the Central Manitoba Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Prairie Dog Central Railway on Saturday & Sunday, July 4 and 5, 2009. On July 4, participants will travel CEMR’s Pine Falls Sub, enjoying a 130 mile journey through the Manitoba inter lakes region. On Sunday, July 5, we will interline from the CEMR onto the CPR main line through Winnipeg then onto the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Sunday’s travel will be approximately 60 miles. The excursion fee for the entire weekend is $125 (US) or $150 (CDN) and includes all railroad fees, gratuities, and other related excursion costs. Canadian participants are welcome to pay cash for the excursion in local currency at the beginning of the trip, but do need to register in advance. There is a 25 car limit. Complete information will be forwarded upon receipt of the excursion fee (U.S.) or by request (for Canadian participants). This is a NARCOA-insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. For further details, contact Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. Tel: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com. |
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| July 04 - 22, 2009 - BC posted 02/07 update 06/16 Full - Waiting List |
Pacific Northwest Tour 2009 |
| This trip is currently waitlisted: From the Pacific to the Rockies – Across the southwestern corner of British Columbia and the eastern edge of Washington. July 4 – July 22, 2009 MOW is pleased to sponsor eleven (and possibly thirteen days) on rail including: Alberni Pacific route (Port Alberni, BC) July 5, Southern Vancouver Island Railway E&N route (Victoria, BC) July 7 – July 9, Western Forest Product’s Englewood Railway (Woss, BC) July 11, Southern Railway of British Columbia July 12, Kettle Falls International Railway (July 15) Washington & Idaho Railway (July 16/17) Eastern Washington Gateway Railway (July 18/19) and potentially the Palouse River Railroad (July 21/22) Participants will travel approximately 1015 miles on 9 railroads and approximately 930 road miles starting on Vancouver Island in southern British Columbia. MOW membership not required. All participants must have 2009 NARCOA Insurance and current license number. Estimated trip fee of $1850.00 per car. Participants are responsible for their own meals and lodging. There is a 30-car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. For registration information and trip details visit the MOW website or contact Margaret Hope (604) 320-7613 mhope@lionsgate.ca |
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| July 08 - 10, 2009 - SK posted 01/02 update 01/23 |
Torch River Rail/CN/Thunder Rail/Wheatland Railway |
| North Central Railcars, Ltd. is please to announce that plans have been finalized for a 3-day motor car excursion over 4 different railroads in north central Saskatchewan between July 8th & 10th , 2009. On Wednesday, July 8, we will run Torch River Rail (twice) between Nipawin, SK and Choiceland SK for a total of 104 miles (including an 1800’ trestle). On Thursday, July 9, we will run a portion of CN’s Tisdale sub between Crane and Melfort (starting in Tisdale, SK), and will also run Thunder Rail between Crane and Arborfield for a total of 112 miles. On Friday, July 10, we will run the Wheatland Railway between St. Louis, SK and East Totzke, SK for a total of 92 miles. Total miles for all 3 days are approximately 312. These rides are planned to coincide with trips on the CEMR/CPR/PDC (July 4/5) and CPR in southern Manitoba (July 13-16). Total cost for the 3-day excursion is $175 (USD) or $200 (CDN) and includes all rail fees, gratuities, and other related excursion expenses. Canadian participants may pay in local currency at the beginning of the excursion, but do need to register for the trips in advance. Complete details and registration materials will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants). Please make checks payable to North Central Railcars and send to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035 or contact Mike via phone at (317) 839-9320 or e-mail: mford@indy.rr.com |
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| July 10 - 12, 2009 - NY posted 03/22 update 04/27 |
Arcade and Attica Railroad, New York & Lake Erie Railroad |
UPDATE - NOW 3 DAYS IN NEW YORK
Friday, July 10th. Arcade, New York. Arcade and Attica Railroad. 125 year old short line. Mid morning set on. 30 mile round trip. Scenic, historic, vintage railroad.
Saturday July 11th. Gowanda, New York. New York New York & Lake Erie Railroad. Operating south out of Gowanda toward Cherry Creek. Possibility of operating on the Cattaraugus branch. Time stood still on this line, vintage towns, depots and antique signal equipment. 60+ miles expected.
Sunday, July 12th. Buffalo Southern RR - Just approved. Travel from Gowanda to Bullalo and return. Approximately 60 miles.OVR and NARCOA policy, rules & insurance.. No hyrails permitted FEE- ALL 3 DAYS $175 Ohio Valley Railcars c/o Dave Verzi 3922 Rocky River Dr Cleveland, Ohio 44111 216.941.5273 6.P.M. to 9 P.M. or email WM340@aol.com |
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| July 10 - 11, 2009 - ID posted 03/04 |
Washington & Idaho Railroad
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| Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce the WI&M / P&L branch excursion Friday July 10 and Sunday July 12, 2009 on the Washington & Idaho Railroad.
The set on point will be at the Potlatch Depot, Potlatch Idaho.
Friday’s trip will go from Potlatch to Palouse on the WI&M Railroad and then from Palouse to milepost 3 near Marshall on the old Palouse and Lewiston branch of the Northern Pacific and return, a total of 138 miles. On Sunday we will run from Potlatch to Palouse and then to Moscow and return, a total of 74 miles.
The actual mileage we will travel could be reduced by track maintenance, but we will do everything we can including switching the Friday and Sunday runs in order to cover as much as possible.
On Saturday, operators will have the opportunity to participate in the Potlatch Depot Days benefit at no additional charge.
Run fees are $135.00 and no refunds will be issued after July 6th, 2009. Make checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and mail them to Meet Coordinator Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. NARCOA insurance, NARCOA Rules Certification, PRO membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment are required. Packets with itinerary, motels, restaurants, camping spots and maps will be mailed after payment is received.
There is a 30 car limit for this excursion.
For more information contact Meet Co-Coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 746-5430, Taulbee1@cableone.net , or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802, jmorefield@cableone.net |
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| July 10 - 12, 2009 - NY posted 03/24 |
Delaware & Ulster Railroad |
Our annual trip to the Catskill Mountains will include the often talked about "Up the Mountain, Down the Mountain" and we make numerous trips between Roxbury and Highmout. Bring a camper or a tent and join us at the riverside campsite behind the engine house. Night runs and a night trip to Highmount for dinner are included. Because of construction on the Catskill Mountain RR, we will not be combining these two runs together. There is no minimum nor maximum number on this excursion. We will set on at Arkville, NY at 8:00 AM. Departure is scheduled for 9:00 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 48 miles.
The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. All payments / cancelations are required 30 before the excursion. The price of the trip is $80.. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: No A-cars nor HY-Rails allowed. All NARCOA rules apply. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Reflective vests are required. Additional information: NAROCA mentoring allowed on this excursion. The event is sponsored by NERCA. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott. For more information please contact Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI 02911 (401) 232-0992 or e-mail at warren.riccitelli@verizon.net |
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| July 11, 2009 - ID posted 04/14 |
Potlatch Depot Days |
| Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce its fifth annual “Potlatch Depot Days” Benefit Saturday July 11, 2009 on the Washington & Idaho Railroad (former WI&M) at Potlatch, ID. This will be held in association with a PRO excursion over the remainder of the W&I (former NP P&L) on Friday and Sunday, July 10th and 12th. That excursion is listed separately.
Saturday participants will be asked to give rides to Potlatch Depot Days participants over eight miles of track. Profits go to the Washington, Idaho & Montana Ry Historical Society and its continuing efforts to restore the Potlatch depot.
There will be no charge for participating in Saturday’s event, but please notify the coordinator if you are attending. Information letters will be sent with lodging and set on information on receipt of your notification. All NARCOA rules and guidelines are in effect. Operators must have NARCOA insurance and operator's certificates. Spark arrestors are required. For more information call Excursion Coordinator Terry Wade at 360-893-2290 or email railsntails@yahoo.com. Mail notification to PO Box 152, Orting Wa 98360. |
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| July 11 - 12, 2009 - GA posted 04/16 |
Heart Of Georgia West RR |
| Between Richland, Ga and Chattahoochee River (Alabama State Line) 28 miles one way. Set on at Richland, Ga or Lumpkin, Ga. Work days clearing brush and undergrowth. Bring tools, gloves, ankle high safety shoes, lunch and drinks. NARCOA Rules apply. Excursion coordinators: Jay Boggs 904-215-2956, Jim Garner 904-264-5564, Dave Ferro 850-656-0592. Charlie Pults 386-454-4659. Larry Crowe EC in Training. E-Mail: Boggsrr@bellsouth.net or JGrrman@att.net |
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| July 13 - 16, 2009 - SK/MB posted 01/02 update 05/22 Excursion Full... contact Mike Ford for availability |
Canadian Pacific Rwy |
| North Central Railcars is pleased to sponsor a 4-day motor car excursion over the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Estevan, Arcola, and Napinka Subdivisions on July 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2009. Participants will travel approximately 526 round-trip miles through the beautiful Pembine Valley in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. Each participant will be expected to bring and wear a hard hat, safety eyewear/glasses, high-visibility vest, and steel toed boots. This is a CPR Rule. No exceptions. Excursion fee of $425.00 (US) or $500 (CDN) includes all railroad fees, gratuities, 2 nights lodging (Boissevain & Estevan) and other related excursion costs. Canadian participants are welcome to pay cash for the excursion in local currency at the beginning of the trip, but need to register in advance. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US) or by request (for Canadian participants). There is a 25 car limit. This is a NARCOA-insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. For trip details, contact Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. Tel: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com |
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| July 18 - 19, 2009 - IL posted 04/16 update 06/29 Full with Waiting List |
Illinois Railway, Inc |
Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to announce a motorcar excursion on the rails of the Illinois Railway. On Saturday, July 18th we will be traveling on the Ottawa line from Ottawa to Yorkville. The trip will follow along the Fox River for a 60 mile round trip. After lunch in Ottawa, we will travel to Streator crossing the Illinois River via the historic CB&Q lift bridge. This will a 30 mile round trip.
On Sunday, July 19th we will travel the Zearing Line starting from Ladd and traveling to LaSalle, on the Illinois River and than returning to the BNSF connection near Zearing. Cost for these trips will be $90.00 for the Ottawa line and $65.00 for the Zearing line. There is a 25 car limit and both excursions are NARCOA Insured trips and all NARCOA rules apply.
Registration materials and complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. To register for both days sent a check for $150.00 and Save $5! Please make your check payable to Great Lakes Railcars and send to Robert Knight, Excursion Coordinator, 1212 Vale Street, Sandwich, Illinois, 60548-2329. For additional questions you can e-mail Bob at: railbuff@indianvalley.com. |
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| July 18 - 19, 2009 - PA posted 02/17 |
North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads
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| Saturday, July 26th, ride the 86 RT miles of the North Shore Railroad from Northumberland to Berwick and back. Former Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Sunday, July 27th ride the 50 miles RT of the Shamokin Valley Railroad from Sunbury to Mt. Carmel Junction and back. Former Reading and Pennsylvania Railroads. Saturday night dinner and tour at the Central PA Chapter NRHS White Deer Train Station. $10 of the registration fee donated to the chapter. Sunday tour of the Lower Anthracite model railroad while in Shamokin. Proof of NARCOA insurance required, all NARCOA rules will be enforced. Registration fee - $75.00. Note: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather. Hard soled shoes required, no sneakers or sandals. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Send check to: Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887. Questions: (570) 538-9050 or email firefighter5@jlink.net |
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| July 24 - 26, 2009 - MN posted 01/29 |
Minnesota Northern Railroad |
| Thief River Falls, Minnesota - The First Iowa Division will host a 2-day ride w/night run on Friday, July 24th beginning 8 miles north of Thief River Falls along Hwy 32 at the Independent Locomotive Services shops at 5:00pm and departing for St. Hilaire at 6:00pm. We will make a round trip and return where we will leave the cars on the tracks and then proceed north on Saturday morning. Set on will be at 6:00am for those not already on the tracks. We will tour the locomotive shops prior to our departure. This run will take us through Greenbush to Roseau where we will stop for lunch. We will then continue east to Warroad, returning to Roseau where we will spend the night. Departure on Sunday morning will be at 8:00am back to our set on location north of Thief River Falls. Mileage for the entire excursion is 188 miles round trip. Cost of this ride is $60 per car. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured event and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| July 25 - 26, 2009 - OR posted 06/20 |
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association
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| Antique Powerland, located near I-5 just north of Salem, is presenting its annual “Steam-Up” weekends. http://www.antiquepowerland.com/info/annual.html Motorcars will be running concomitantly with the Association’s trolley car on 5000 feet of end-to-end track. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHA. Insurance will be provided by the Association. Rides are being offered to the public. You need not volunteer for all four days or even one full weekend, but it is our intention to have three or four motorcars running each of the four days. Experienced operators only, please. Contact: Rick Koehler via e-mail at r.m.koehler@att.net; regular mail at P.O. Box 7, Sherwood, OR 97140; or by telephone at 503-784-6900. |
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| July 25 - 26, 2009 - GA posted 04/16 |
Heart Of Georgia West RR |
| Between Richland, Ga and Chattahoochee River (Alabama State Line) 28 miles one way. Set on at Richland, Ga or Lumpkin, Ga. Work days clearing brush and undergrowth. Bring tools, gloves, ankle high safety shoes, lunch and drinks. NARCOA Rules apply. Excursion coordinators: Jay Boggs 904-215-2956, Jim Garner 904-264-5564, Dave Ferro 850-656-0592. Charlie Pults 386-454-4659. Larry Crowe EC in Training. E-Mail: Boggsrr@bellsouth.net or JGrrman@att.net |
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| July 26 - 27, 2009 - NY posted 03/24 |
Upper Hudson River Railroad |
New Nestled in the lower Adironicks in upstate New York, NERCA will again ride the Upper Hudson Railroad, Last year, this was voted as one of the best excursions on the East Coast. Located north of Albany, this road follows the scenic headwaters of the Hudson River. Sunday Seton will be at Corinth. Saturday the Upper Hudson Railroad’s beautiful museum and gift shop will be opened for us. Each day will be about 90 miles running. We will set on at North Creek at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 94 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars.
The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. All payments / cancelations are required 30 before the excursion. The price of the trip is $150. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: No HY-Rails allowed by permission. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and use of manually applied sand will not be tolerated. allowed on this excursion. The event is sponsored by NERCA. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott. For more information please contact Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI 02911 (401) 232-0992 or e-mail at warren.riccitelli@verizon.net |
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| August 01 - 02, 2009 - OR posted 06/20 |
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association
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| Antique Powerland, located near I-5 just north of Salem, is presenting its annual “Steam-Up” weekends. http://www.antiquepowerland.com/info/annual.html Motorcars will be running concomitantly with the Association’s trolley car on 5000 feet of end-to-end track. This is a non-NARCOA fund raising event for the benefit of OERHA. Insurance will be provided by the Association. Rides are being offered to the public. You need not volunteer for all four days or even one full weekend, but it is our intention to have three or four motorcars running each of the four days. Experienced operators only, please. Contact: Rick Koehler via e-mail at r.m.koehler@att.net; regular mail at P.O. Box 7, Sherwood, OR 97140; or by telephone at 503-784-6900. |
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| August 08, 2009 - WV posted 03/03 |
South Branch Valley Railroad |
| Come join us , as again the motorcars will travel through beautiful West Virginia countryside known as the "SOUTH BRANCH VALLEY". Travel through the famous "TROUGH" home to Bald Eagles as they soar above the south branch of the north fork of the Potomac River. We will start in Petersburg WV and cover 104 round trip miles extending to Greenspring WV and return. We will pass the Potomac Eagle passenger train. Restrooms and the Potty cart will be provided. 40 car limit. Fee is $65.00 All NARCOA rules apply. You must wear over the ankle hard soled shoes at all times including set-on and off. All cars must be able to set-on perpendicular to the track. You cannot back your trailer parallel with the tracks and block the road. For more info contact John Gonder at : up3706@msn.com or 724-696-4544 6-8pm Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC 415 Levine Lane Ruffs Dale PA 15679 this is a great companion trip for the Western Maryland trip held the following day only a few miles apart. |
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| August 09, 2009 - WV posted 03/07 |
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad |
Join us in August 2009 as we again ride this scenic mountain railroad. From our set-on at the engine house in Ridgeley, WV, we will travel past the former Western Maryland Railroad station, through the narrows, and up the mountain to Frostburg. As we await the arrival of the steam powered passenger train, we expect to turn the speeders on the turntable, and then return. Approximate round trip mileage will be 34 miles. We hope to be off the rails by 3PM, giving everyone an early trip home. This excursion will be a great way to complete the weekend for those riding the SBVRR excursion on Saturday August 8. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. All NARCOA rules will be enforced. All cars will be inspected. There is a 40 car limit. Price for this excursion is $40 per car. For information, contact Gary Shrey.
E-mail: Gshrey@aol.com Phone: 717-227-9628 Cell Phone: 717-586-3101 An application can be downloaded from our web site: http://wilmingtonnrhs.com/ncra/ |
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| August 10 - 12, 2009 - CO posted 03/24 |
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft. narrow gauge) |
Heart of the Heartlands will be hosting a three-day excursion on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft. narrow gauge) out of Chama, NM on August 10-12 (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday), 2009. Monday - run from Chama to Lava Loop and return. Tuesday – run from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO and return. Wednesday – run from Chama to Big Horn and return. We will cover over 300 very scenic miles through the San Juan Mountains over the three days, crossing 10,015 ft. Cumbres Pass and meeting steam trains each day. Set-on, paperwork, and inspection will take place on Sunday, August 9, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Cost: $325.00 per car plus $30.00 per person. (The $30.00 covers a steak dinner and drinks/snacks for five breaks at Osier Station.) Make checks payable to “Jim McKeel”. There is a 20 car limit for this excursion. Deadline for registration/payment: Friday, July 10, 2009.
The latest version of the NARCOA Rulebook will apply. NARCOA Insurance and Certificate of Examination card required. Experienced and alert operators with motorcars in good mechanical condition please. 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 chocks required. No smoking on railroad property except on the platform outside the Osier dining facility. No pets. No children under the age of 16. Lodging and meals (except for Tuesday evening steak dinner) are on your own. Be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and wear appropriate clothing (no shorts) and shoes or boots (sturdy boots are recommended) for this extreme railroad environment. Ensure that brakes, headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are in good working order. Excursion Coordinator: Jim McKeel, 9742 Yosemite Ct., Wichita, KS, 67215-1531, phone: (316) 721-4378, e-mail: cts.excursions@cox.net .
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| August 13 - 16, 2009 - CO posted 03/15 |
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (3 foot narrow gauge) |
The Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA invites you to participate in a 3 day motorcar excursion on the D&SNGRR on August 13th-16th, 2009. EC Jon Keeling will be coordinating this excursion along with EC-in-training Philip Walters. Set on is Thursday afternoon August 13th in Silverton. August 14th, 15th & 16th participants will travel approximately 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic on this historic railroad during "Railfest 2009", between Silverton and Rockwood for a total of about 168 miles. We will be meeting the historic steam power of the D&SNGRR as well as other visiting historic equipment as we travel the Animas Canyon and the spectacular “High-Line”.
This run will immediately follow a run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to be held August 10-12; information and details on that ride will be posted within a few days. Experienced, alert operators and excellent motorcar mechanical condition please. Spark arresters and wheel chocks required. There will be no mentoring on this event. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a NO SMOKING event. You must be over 18 years of age. No pets. There is a 20 motorcar limit. Cut off date for signing up is Friday, July 10, 2009. To sign up, send a check for $350.00 made out to Rocky Mountain Division, along with your motorcar make, model, Insurance and Operator Certification card numbers (for you and anyone who may be operating your car) to: Philip Walters, 6137 Road 46, Mancos, CO 81328, (970) 533-7177 pwalters@frontier.net. For more details, motorcar restrictions, lodging lists etc. see www.rockymountaindivision.com/DSNG2009.htm
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| August 15, 2009 - IA posted 01/29 |
Iowa River Railroad |
| Eldora, Iowa - The First Iowa Division will ride this ex-M&StL line which runs from Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, Iowa and north past the ethanol plant to Ackley. Mileage is about 70 miles round trip. We plan on possibly riding the line twice if time permits. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. The set on time will be at 7:00am with an 8:00am departure. The set on location is about 2 blocks north of the Hwy 175 crossing. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| August 15 - 16, 2009 - NY posted 03/24 |
Finger Lakes Railway |
Join us again for another unique excursion. It seems every year we do something different. And this year is no exception. Saturday we ride from Geneva to (Solvay) Syracuse. We will be making tour of the Central New York Model Railroad Club at Skaneateles Jct with a Dutch Lunch. Sunday Seton will be in Victor with festivities of a new railroad preservation that is just forming. Our trip will take us to Shortstown and reverse direction to Candiagia and return. We will set on at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 140 miles. Price does not include any meals. Brown bag it for Sunday.
The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. All payments / cancelations are required 30 before the excursion. The price of the trip is $145. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: No HY-Rails allowed. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and use of manually applied sand will not be tolerated. allowed on this excursion. The event is sponsored by NERCA. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott. For more information please contact Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI 02911 (401) 232-0992 or e-mail at warren.riccitelli@verizon.net |
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| August 21 - 23, 2009 - CO posted 06-26 |
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR |
The Rocky Mountain Division would like to invite you to the Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR. This excursion starts in Leadville, CO and continues up above tree line at 11,000ft, near Freemont Pass and the worlds largest Molybdenum mine at Climax. Come ride with us on the old Colorado & Southern roadbed and experience the life above 10,000ft. There is a run on the evening of Friday August 21, conditions permitting. There will be an early morning run, and a midday run on Saturday August 22nd, and a midmorning run on Sunday August 23rd. The round trip distance on this railroad is approximately 20 miles, so the total mileage for the four runs should exceed 80 miles. This can be a demanding climate to be in. Ensure that your motorcar and yourself are ready for high altitude operation (10,000 ft. up to 11,500 + ft. elevation). Weather changes can happen very quickly here also. Please be prepared. NARCOA Insurance is required for all motorcars. All NARCOA rules will apply. Forest Service approved spark arrestors and chock chains REQUIRED.
Cost: $85 per motorcar. Lodging and food are on your own. Complete details are posted at http://www.rockymountaindivision.com/LCS2009.htm Contact: EC Jerry Geiger Jerryggeiger1@msn.com (719) 549-3493
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| August 22 - 23, 2009 - OK posted 04/04 |
Oklahoma Railway Museum |
| Trips on Farmrail in Western Oklahoma, Satruday and Sunday. Routes yet to be determined. Set on will be at 7:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday at locations to be determined. Approximately 120 miles round trip on Saturday and 85 miles round trip on Sunday. Cost will be $70.00 per unit. This will be a NARCOA-Insured ride. NARCOA Rules apply. Additional information will be available after May 26th. Contact drake.rice@cox.net. |
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| August 22 - 23, 2009 - IN/MI posted 12/15 updaed 02/16 Full -- Waiting List Only |
Indiana Northeastern RR |
| Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., is pleased to announce a 2-day motor car excursion on the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan on Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23, 2009. The trip will start in Ashley, IN and run east/west, then north to Coldwater, MI for an overnight stay, with return to Ashley early afternoon on Sunday. The entire trip will cover approximately 150 miles. The excursion fee of $240.00 includes the railroad fee, overnight accommodations in Coldwater, MI (Sat., August 22, 2009), gratuities, and other miscellaneous excursion costs. Registration materials, complete details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 30 car limit. To register, send a check for $240.00 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, IN 46168-8035. For questions or further information, contact Mike at (317) 839-9320 or via e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com). |
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| August 29, 2009 - MO posted 01/29 |
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base RR |
| Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri The First Iowa Division has set up a ride on the Army base at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Set on will be at 10:30am with a 12:00 noon departure. We will make two trips on this 20-mile scenic line through the Ozarks to the connection with the BNSF at Bundy Junction. Due to security issues, everyone will need a picture ID, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and be prepared for a vehicle inspection. Cost of this ride is $35. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| August 29 - 30, 2009 - ID posted 07/02 |
St. Maries River Railroad |
PRO is pleased to announce a 2 day no frills fun excursion on the St. Maries River Railroad on August 29 and 30, 2009. The Saturday run will be St. Maries to Clarkia and return, approximately 74 miles. Sunday’s run will cover St. Maries to Plummer and return, approximately 40 miles. Set on will be near the STMA depot and engine house located at 318 North 10th street in St. Maries between 3 pm and 7 pm on Friday, August 28 and between 6 am and 8 am on Saturday, August 29. The pre-trip briefing/safety meeting will be at 8 am each day. Trip fee is $140.00 per car which covers railroad expenses only and there is a 30 car limit. Make checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and mail them to meet coordinator Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501. For more information contact meet coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 746-5430, Taulbee1@cableone.net , or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802, jmorefield@cableone.net .
NARCOA insurance, NARCOA rules certification, PRO membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment is required. The releases and inspection forms needed for the excursion can be found on the PRO website. Have your forms completed and hand them in as you check in on Friday or Saturday. There is only one motel in St. Maries, the Pines Motel, 1117 Main Ave. (208) 245-2545. Dry camping is available at the railroad facilities. A barbecue will be available at extra charge to all participants during the return trip to St. Maries on Saturday, plan on packing a lunch on Sunday as no facilities will be available close to the track.
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| August 30, 2009 - MI posted 05/12 |
Southern Michigan Railroad Society |
| Come join us for a Motor Car Excursion at the site of the “First Annual NARCOA Convention” in 1985 at Clinton, Michigan. We will set on at 8:00 AM in Tecumseh’s North Yard and make 2 runs for a total of 54 miles. This is a Non NARCOA event. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Must wear work shoes and no shorts. Cost is $35.00 in advance and includes lunch. There will be a work meet on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and those participating will ride free on Sunday. We plan on having a swap meet before, during, and after so bring your extra MC parts. For reservations and more information contact: Pat Robertson at: acrmc@wowway.com 734-664-7105. Sorry no Hy-Railers. This event is limited to 30 Cars so don’t miss out. |
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| August 30, 2009 - MO posted 01/29 |
Colt Railway |
| Columbia, Missouri Come join us on this First Iowa Division ride which runs northeast from Columbia to Centralia on an ex-Wabash track. We will set on beginning at 6:30am and have a scheduled 8:00am departure for the first run. Our set on location is at Boone County Mill Works which is located in downtown Columbia. We will run this line two times during the day for a total of about 88 miles. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| September 05, 2009 - CO posted 02/14 |
San Luis Central RR |
| Monte Vista, CO - The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to this railroad set in the famous San Luis Valley of Colorado. Set-on will at the SLCRR offices at 2899 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista, CO followed by safety inspections, signing of liability waivers and a safety meeting. We will travel north 12 miles to Center, CO for a lunch break. Departure for the return will be after lunch with arrival back at Monte Vista early afternoon for a 24 mile round trip. This railroad aka The Pea Vine moves over 3000 carloads in and out during the year. It serves an agricultural area involved in the production of potatoes and potato products. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules will apply. No Hi-Rails. Operators needing mentoring are welcome, just please let the EC know when you sign up that you will need mentoring. The fee for the day will be $50 per car. Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event. Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". For information and/or reservations contact: Jon Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779 Mail P.O. Box 721 La Veta, Colorado 81055 Email: jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com Details and updates at www.rockymountaindivision.com/slcSep09.htm |
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| September 05 - 07, 2009 - QE posted 06/10 |
St. Maurice Valley Railway |
Club Railcar Québec invites you in Québec…
EXCURSION FROM QUEBEC CITY TO JOLIETTE & RETURN via the St. Maurice Valley Railway. Track used are with Canadian National and Quebec/Gatineau Railway; a run of 317 miles. The run is of three days on September 5, 6 and 7, 2009. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Fees are $150 per vehicle payable in Canadian money if possible. Send your check payable to "Club Railcar Quebec" at this address: Club Railcar Québec, P.O. BOX 45005, Charny (Quebec) Canada G6X 3R4. Meals and accommodation are at your own expenses; however we have made arrangements for group rates. The number of participants is limited to 30 cars. The deadline for registration is August 10th 2009 and after this date, there will be no refund possible. For more information, please contact Louis-François Garceau at 1 (418) 832-1502. Mobile is (418) 955-2466. VISA and/or MASTER CARD are accepted. Blocks of rooms have been reserved to participants. You must make your own booking before August 6th 2009 when booking your room with the following hotels…
• Friday, September 4: Holiday Inn Express Quebec (Ste. Foy) 1 (418) 653-9321, rate single or double room $129 + tax breakfast included. Note this hotel is located near the departure SETON place.
• Saturday, September 5: Château Joliette 1 (800) 361-0572, Group number CRQ 8532. Rate: single room $108 + tax, double room $118 + tax.
• Sunday, September 6: Hotel Gouverneur in Trois-Rivières 1 (819) 379-4550. Rate: single room $92 + tax, double room $107 + tax.
SETON Friday evening after dinner and/or Saturday morning at 6:30 AM – departure shall be at 8:00 AM. SETON is just beside the Ste. Foy VIA Rail Railway Station located near the SMFQ, 3350 chemin de la Gare in Québec City - postal code G1V 4N6. Please, keep your vehicle lock correctly when not in use. Safety boots and vests are obligatory. Saturday, September 5, Ste. Foy to Joliette (139.3 miles) - Sunday, September 6, Joliette to Shawinigan to Trois-Rivières (98 miles) - Monday, September 7, Trois-Rivières to Ste. Foy (79.7 miles) - Arrival at Ste. Foy (SMFQ Gare de Sainte-Foy) around 4:00 PM for the SETOFF. NOTE: On arrival, Miniatures trains inside the SMFQ Hall will run at your convenience. E-mail: traq@sympatico.ca – Louis-François Garceau (EC to be mentored) and Ken Annett, Excursion Coordinator with Louis-François. |
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| September 05 - 07, 2009 - SD posted 01/29 |
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad |
Labor Day weekend tour - Britton, South Dakota The First Iowa Division is pleased to host a 2-day ride on the DMV&W Railroad at Britton, SD. and continuing to the Sisseton & Milbank Railroad to round out a 3-day weekend.
Day One – There will be an evening Run from Britton SD to Geneseo Jct and back. Total Mileage is approximately 80 miles. Set on begins north of the elevator on 7th St in Britton at 4:30 pm with a 6:00 pm departure. Make sure you have good lights on your car as it will be dark upon our return. Cars may be left on the track that evening.
Day Two – We will depart from Britton, SD and head southwesterly to the start of the Yard Limit which is east of Aberdeen, SD before turning around and returning to Britton for lunch. Depending on the amount of time left, we will repeat some or all of the Day One segment of the trip. Total mileage is 80 to 160 miles for the day. Seton begins at 6:30 am for those arriving that day with an 8:00 am departure.
Day Three – We will set on at Milbank, SD at the wye on West Milbank Ave beginning at 6:30am and departing for Sisseton, SD at 8:00am and return. Total Mileage is approximately 75 miles. We would like to be back to Milbank shortly after 1 pm so you can get on the road heading home early in the afternoon. Total cost for this 3-day event is $90. For further details and to reserve your place, contact David Voeltz, Excursion Coordinator for this ride, at (605-224-2964) after 6 pm weekdays or email: Dvoeltz@pie.midco.net or go to www.firstiowadivision.com . Pre registration is requested but same day registrants are welcomed. These rides are NARCOA-insured and all NARCOA rules apply. |
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| September 06, 2009 - OH posted 06/30 |
Wheeling and Lake Erie |
| The Wheeling and Lake Erie Ry. will permit OVR to operate an excursion from Plymouth, Ohio to Carey, Ohio and return a distance of 74 miles. If time permits we will also travel to Greenwich, Ohio and return another 17 miles for a total of 91 miles. Excursion Requirements: Safety glasses with side shields, Work type steel toed boots, long pants. NARCOA and OVR rules in effect. NARCOA insurance required. 35 car limit. No children under 14. No large gang cars, A cars or trailer cars. No Dogs or Pets! No mentoring. Cost: $110.00 Make check payable to Ohio Valley Railcars. Ohio Valley Railcars c/o Jeff Levengood, 2189 Oak Tree Dr, Dover, Ohio 44622 jlevengood@roadrunner.com 330.343.3407 www.ohiovalleyrailcars.com |
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| September 06 - 07, 2009 - CO posted 02/14 |
Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation |
| South Fork, CO – Rio Grande Fall Run. The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to come follow the Rio Grande river on this historic, and scenic property in the mountains of Colorado. This is a great low key run for mentoring new operators, and a great run to see how your car runs in the mountains. We will arrange the run to 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. You may run either or both days. NARCOA rules and insurance will be in effect. Spark arrestors will be required. No Hi-Rails. No Smoking. Jon Keeling will be EC. Cost: $135 ($120 is a tax deductible dontation) for the first day you run and $125 for a second day. Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event. Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". For information and/or reservations contact: Jon Keeling Phone: 719-989-0779 Mail: P.O. Box 721 La Veta, Colorado 81055 Email: jkeelingmt14@yahoo.com Details and updates at www.rockymountaindivision.com/DRGHFSep09.htm |
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| September 11-23, 2009 - CO, NM, AZ posted 03/04 update 06/30 |
Southwest Tour |
PRO is pleased to announce a very ambitious tour of most Iowa Pacific Holdings trackage in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.
9/10 Creede Branch, 9/11 SLRG Alamosa to Monte Vista, 9/12 SLRG Alamosa to Antonito, Ride on CATS, 9/13 SLRG Alamosa to LaVeta, 9/15 WT & L Dimmitt, Texas to Plainview, Texas, 9/16 WT & L Doud to Seagraves, Texas, 9/17 WT & L Doud to Whiteface Texas. 9/18 TNMR Eunice New Mexico to end of track, 9/19 TNMR Eunice to Monahans, Texas, 9/21 AZER Safford to Globe and Miami, Arizona, AZER 9/22 Miami to Safford, 9/23 Safford to Bowie, 9/24 AZER Duncan to Clifton and Lordsburg, 9/25 Copper Basin-Hayden to Florence, Arizona. Total miles 1430. Total cost $1570.00. Priority to those who sign up for all runs. Check the PRO site for more details. SLRG-San Luis Rio Grande, WT & L West Texas and Lubbock, TNMR Texas and New Mexico, AZER Arizona and Eastern. Last day to sign up-August 15th.
Deposit to sign up at $250.00. No Limit of cars, and need 30 to 35 cars minimum. Please make checks made out to PRO and send them to Dave McClain, 22850 Placer Hills Rd., Colfax, CA. 95713. All members of Narcoa are welcome, PRO membership not required. Also, runs on the Apache Railway and Copper Basin will be possibly included. Many more details will be coming soon. Questions-email mcclaingmc@earthlink.net, or call Dave’s cell phone 530-908-8296. |
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| September 12, 2009 - IA posted 01/29 |
Appanoose County Railroad |
| Centerville, Iowa The First Iowa Division is pleased to announce a ride on the Appanoose County Railroad between Centerville and Albia, Iowa. Set on will be at 6:30am at the APNC shop building just south of the water tower in the southeast part of town with an 8:00am departure. Mileage for the day is aboput 64 miles. Cost of the ride is $35. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| September 12 - 13, 2009 - NY posted 03/24 Revised Trip Date 05/12 |
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica and Syracuse Branches |
| The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Utica and Syracuse Branches September 12th and 13th, 2009. Saturday we will be running approximately 70 miles round-trip from Cortland , NY to Port Dickinson, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $9.00 per person. For the die-hard's in the group we are planning an optional late afternoon / night run from Cortland up towards Syracuse. The mileage run will depend on the time and traffic. Those not wishing to make the night run will be able to set off. On Sunday participants will travel approximately 84 round-trip miles between Sherburne , NY and Utica , NY . Lunch will be on your own at a convenient location near Utica . We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. The trip fee is $120.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. ECs for the trip are KC Smith and Chris Vitz. 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. If you have a current NORAC certification please mail us copies that we can forward to the railroad. A class will be offered Friday night prior to the next day’s trip. To attend the event operators MUST attend the class and pass the test. If you have attended a previous class and have a current NORAC certification you will not need to attend. We are sorry for the inconvenience but this is a requirement of the railroad. Your NORAC certification will be good for two full years. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email to:volunteerra@yahoo.com. You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at http://www.vratrips.org |
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| September 12 - 13, 2009 - MA posted 06/30 Full - Wait List |
Cape Cod Central Railroad |
Leaving from Buzzards Bay, MA both days, Buzzards Bay will also allow us to leave our cars on the track overnight. Many great eateries, motels or bed & breakfasts are in this area. We will be crossing the Cape Cod Canal Bridge twice on both Saturday and Sunday. As of now our schedule times have not been nailed down. This is an active railroad with both freight and passenger trains conversing the line. We will advise exact Seton, departure and scheduled arrival times as the date approaches. There is the likelihood that both days may be rotated.
Saturday: Buzzards Bay - Middletown – most is welded rail 28 RT Miles, Buzzards Bay – Otis Air Force Base and return 15 RT Miles We will be stopping at the old RR stations of Cataumet and Monument Beach. We will turn in the US Coast Guard Base at Otis
Sunday: Buzzards Bay - Middletown – most is welded rail 28 RT Miles. Buzzards Bay – Hyannis 50 RT Miles. Our lunch stop will be for 2 hours in Hyannis .
More details to follow. Excursion fees $135 All NARCOA rules in effect Highrails by permission only. All cars must be able to operate forward-reverse. We have a few areas that cars will have to reverse with no turning allowed. The US Naval Base is a high security area. No stopping or debarking from cars will be allowed. No foreign nations allowed. High visibility safety vests are required by all operators and passengers/crew. No mentoring on the Cape Cod Central. Application will be e-mailed to all within the next few days. For more information, contact Warren Riccitelli (401) 232-0992 warren.riccitelli@verizon.net Al Elliott (732) 536-7460 trackcar2365@optonline.net |
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| September 14, 2009 - MA posted 06/30 Full - Wait List |
Newport Secondary |
This state owner track is the maintained and operated by the Newport Dinner Train and is also home to the Old Colony and Newport scenic rail ride. It’s southern end passes thru the Newport Naval Base and the mothball home of the aircraft carriers USS Saratoga and USS Forrestal. The base is also home to the Naval Officers Candidate School, the Chaplain School and the Naval Underwater Weapons Station, Naval War College along with dozens of other naval commands.
Our excursion will start at Weavers Cove, a ½ mile south of Melville. Melville is the base of operations for the Newport Dinner train. Traveling south along the beautiful Narragansett Bay, we will stop at the Carrier Piers, proceed “ESCORTED” thru the Naval Base to the Newport Train Station in downtown Newport. After lunch, we will reverse direction going north to Melville and continue along Narragansett Bay to the end of track at the Tiverton Swing Bridge. (It’s called that, bridge has been removed.) Total mileage is 18 RT Miles. This excursion is not about mileage as it is about scenery. Even so, there has been no sightings of swans. This will be about a 6 hr run covering about 18 miles. Seton time will be 8:00AM at Weaver’s Cove Boat Launch. More details to follow. Excursion fee $50. All NARCOA rules in effect
Newport Secondary limited to two person per car. Please notify us ahead of time to see if we can find room if you have an additional passenger. Highrails by permission only. All cars must be able to operate forward-reverse. We have a few areas that cars will have to reverse with no turning allowed. The US Naval Base is a high security area. No stopping or debarking from cars will be allowed. No foreign nations allowed. High visibility safety vests are required by all operators and passengers/crew. Application will be e-mailed to all within the next few days. For more information, contact Warren Riccitelli (401) 232-0992 warren.riccitelli@verizon.net Al Elliott (732) 536-7460 trackcar2365@optonline.net |
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| September 18 - 19, 2009 - CA posted 03/01 CANCELLED 06/01 |
California Western RR |
Skunk Train - Fall run overnight to Willits - Confirmed - Applications not accepted until 7/1/09. Coordinator - C Patrick (Pat) Coleman - 1989 Robin Ridge Ct - Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-979-1030 or patcoleman@astound.net Set-on - Saturday morning November 28, 2006 - 9:30. Commercial Street Station. Departure Noon & Return on Sunday. Run itinerary - Willits to Fort Bragg, CA and return same day. Run Fee - $160.00 - Check payable to SWRC - Meals and lodging not included. Special requirements - Mobile radio requested but not required - 30 car limit. All NARCOA members having current NARCOA liability insurance and Rule Book Certification are welcome.
Membership in SWRC is not required |
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| September 18 - 20, 2009 - SD posted 02/16 |
Black Hills Central RR |
| The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to a three day excursion on the Black Hills Central RR, Hill City, South Dakota, September 18, 19 and 20, 2009. The cost is $45.00 per car. Four round trips are planned including one night run. Each run is 20 miles. Lynn French is the Excursion Coordinator. Email: FLF450@aol.com Telephone 970.921.7700. Address: 38692 Indian Head Lane, Crawford, CO 81415. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules will apply. Friday set on is 4-6PM with a safety meeting to follow. A Saturday night BBQ is planned with an additional cost of $8.00/ person. |
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| September 19, 2009 - PA posted 03/03 update 06/10 |
Allegheny Valley Railroad |
We invite you to ride the AVRR along the banks of the Allegheny River from New Kensington PA to Pittsburgh PA. We will pass through several small towns along the way as well as Locks and Dams on the river. When we arrive in downtown Pittsburgh we will be at the very end of the AVRR track in Pittsburgh's famous "STRIP" district. Sorry! No this not clubs full of ladies of the evening, but a local term for the produce yards and lots of great shopping and restaurants. We will lay-over here for several hours to allow you to eat shop and sight see. The original "PRIMANTI BROS." restaurant is three blocks from our turn around in the "STRIP". We then will return with a stop at Oakmont PA for Ice Cream, save room!. Mileage will be aprox. 26 round trip. All NARCOA rules apply. Over the ankle hard soled shoes must be worn at all times while on RR property. Varied track conditions, some slow going. We should be done mid afternoon. This makes a great companion trip to the Southwest Penn the next day. For more info contact John Gonder at up3706@msn.com or call 724-696-4544 6-8pm. Fee is $40.00 with a 35 car limit. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC
415 Levine Lane, Ruffs Dale PA 15679 |
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| September 20, 2009 - PA posted 03/03 update 06/10 |
Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad |
| We would like to invite you to ride the 12th annual running of the SWP. This one day event will cover aprox. 52 miles of the former Pennsylvania RR Southwest Division as well as a B&O secondary. Our day begins at the Safe Handling Intermodal yard in Mt Pleasant PA. We will travel through Mt Pleasant, Broadford, Scottdale ,Tarrs, New Stanton, Youngwood, Greensburg, and Radibaugh, then return to Mt Pleasant for set-off. Our "PottyCart" will be along for this trip. We will turn three times, so make sure you can turn your quickly and safely. All NARCOA rules apply. You must wear over the ankle hard soled shoes at all times. This will be a great companion ride for the AVRR the previous day. For more info contact John Gonder at : up3706@msn.com or 724-696-4544 6-8 pm. Fee is $55. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC 415 Levine Lane RuffsDale PA 15679 |
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| September 19 - 20, 2009 - ID posted 03/30 update 05/06 update 07/02 CANCELLED |
Idaho Northern & Pacific Railroad,
Wallowa Union Railroad |
| Due to Wallowa Union Railroad leasing part of their line for railroad car storage
The motorcar excursion had to be modified.
PRO is pleased to announce a Fall Motorcar Excursion on the Idaho Northern
And Pacific Railroad(Elgin Sub) and Wallowa Union Railroad(Joseph Sub)
September 19 and 20, 2009. Set on will be in the IN&P’s Island City yard.
On Saturday We will run to Elgin, Oregon on the IN&P and then on the WURR to
Wallowa, Oregon and return back to Island City for the night. On Sunday we run from Island City to Minam and return back to Island City. Total mileage for the 2 days 206
Miles, an increase of 41 miles over the original run.
Run fee is $225.00. Make Checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and send them to Bryan Loftin, 1600 Thornock Road, Emmett, Idaho 83617. For more information contact Co-meet Coordinators Bryan Loftin at (208)365-9473 or sd60m@fmtc.com . Steve Taulbee at (208)798-9388 or taulbee@cableone.net .
All NARCOA rules and insurance apply. PRO membership and spark arrestors required.
30 car limit. Packets will be mailed out with the run information after the payment is received. If you plan on attending, motels lists will be available early. The motels would not Block the rooms and reservations will need to be made early. |
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| September 25 - 26, 2009 - IL posted 11/06 |
2009 NARCOA Annual Meeting |
| Sheraton Gateway Suites, 6501 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 This meeting is open to all paid NARCOA members. |
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| September 25 - 27, 2009 - UT posted 02/20 |
Heber Valley RR |
| The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to a three day excursion on the Heber Valley RR, Heber City, Utah, September 25, 26 and 27, 2009. The cost is $95.00 per car. Five round trips are planned including two night runs. Each run is 32 miles. Lynn French is the Excursion Coordinator. Email: FLF450@aol.com Telephone 970.921.7700. Address: 38692 Indian Head Lane, Crawford, CO 81415. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules will apply. Friday set on is 5-6 PM with a safety meeting to follow before the evening run. This run is limited to 25 cars. |
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| October 03, 2009 - MN posted 01/29 |
St. Croix Valley Railroad |
| North Branch, Minnesota - The First Iowa Division will host a ride on the St. Croix Valley Railroad north from North Branch to Hinkley, Minnesota. Set on will be by the elevator one block north of the Hwy 95 crossing beginning at 6:30am with a departure at 8:00am. We will make two round trips during the day for a total of approximately 132 miles. Cost of this ride is $45. Dave Pratt (515-674-3803) is the Excursion Coordinator for this ride. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com or go to www.firstiowadivision.com for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply. |
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| October 04, 2009 - PA posted 03/28 update 05/22 |
The Stourbridge Railroad |
| The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 1-day run over the Stourbridge Railroad October 4th, 2009. Participants will travel approximately 50 round-trip miles along the scenic Lackawaxen River on Sunday between Honesdale , PA and Lackawaxen , PA. Lunch will be at Lackawaxen , PA. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. The trip fee is $55.00 per car. To break even on this trip we need 22 cars to attend. If we do not have that many signed up 30 days in advance of the trip it will be cancelled and any collected fees will be returned. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. ECs for the trip are KC Smith and Chris Vitz. |
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| October 04 - 11, 2009 - ON, MI posted 02/08 update 04/30 |
Algoma Central Railway, Great Lakes Central Railway |
Great Lakes Rail Cars is pleased to sponsor a week long double header motor car excursion over a portion of the both the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) and Great Lakes Central Railway (GLC) (ex-Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway). All NARCOA members are welcome to participate. Participants will travel approximately 450 miles on the ACR in Ontario and 238 miles on the GLC in the northern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula during the beautiful fall color season.
Sun, Oct 4 Cars will be inspected and set on the ACR in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Mon, Oct 5 We will depart the Soo for our 3 days of scenic travel over towering trestles, alongside pristine lakes and rivers while taking in the colorful forests of the Canadian Shield. At Hawk Jct. we will board our bus for overnight in Wawa, Ont.
Tues, Oct 6 Travel from Hawk Jct. north, crossing the CPR at . Following a wilderness lunch, return to Hawk Jct.
Wed, Oct 7 Return to Sault Ste. Marie and set-off.
Thurs, Oct 8 Travel to Cadillac, Michigan and set on late afternoon
Fri, Oct 9 Travel from Cadillac, MI to Petoskey, MI on the GLC.
Sat, Oct 10 Travel from Petoskey to Traverse City.
Sun, Oct 11 Return from Traverse City to Cadillac and set-off (~ noon)
The excursion fee of US$1250.00 (per car with 2 persons/double occupancy) includes all railroad fees, motorcar fuel on ACR, nice hotel accommodations for 4 nights in Wawa, Ont., Traverse City and Petoskey, MI; box lunches on Tuesday & Wednesday, deluxe continental breakfast on Saturday & Sunday (Traverse City & Petoskey) morning, transportation to/from the hotels in Wawa, Traverse City & Petoskey, and other related excursion costs. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. There is a 30 car limit. This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA and Railroad rules will apply. To register, send a check for $1250.00 (payable to Great Lakes Rail Cars) to: Fred Lonnes, Excursion Coordinator, P. O. Box 92, Western Springs, IL 60558-0092. For questions or further information email Fred Lonnes at fallcolortour@flash.net or Mike Ford at mford@indy.rr.com
UPDATE: Limited space is available, on a first come, first served basis, for individual trips. Algoma Central Ry $825 and Great Lakes Central RR $475. To register send check (payable to Great Lakes Rail Cars) to: Fred Lonnes, Excursion Coordinator, P. O. Box 92, Western Springs, IL 60558-0092. |
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| October 10, 2009 - PA, NY posted 02/17 |
Wellsboro and Corning Railroad
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| Ride the 70 miles RT of the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad from Wellsboro, PA to Gang Mills, NY and back. Former New York Central. Proof of NARCOA insurance required, all NARCOA rules will be enforced. Registration fee - $55.00. Note: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather. Hard soled shoes required, no sneakers or sandals. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Send check to: Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887. Questions: (570) 538-9050 or email firefighter5@jlink.net. NOTE: See NERCA Excursions list for October 11 & 12 events. |
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| October 10 - 11, 2009 - WV posted 05/27 |
West Virginia Central Railroad |
RE (Appalachian Rail Excursions) is pleased to announce another run on the scenic West Virginia Central Railroad from Elkins WV to Spruce WV and from Elkins to Tygart Junction. The fall colors in the mountains are fabulous this time of the year. On Saturday the run takes us to Spruce, the Big Cut, and Old Spruce where we will meet Cass Scenic Railroad's Bald Knob train coming off the mountain. This is a NON-MENTORED RUN. Experienced operators only. RADIOS REQUIRED. There is a 40 car limit. No high rails. Over the ankle boots required on railroad property at all times. Box lunch available on Saturday for an extra fee. Price of the trip is $150.00 per car. This trip covers 180 track miles.For information send a #10 self addressed stamped envelope to: WVC Motorcar Run c/o Paul S. Rujak, 786 Hudson Hill Road, Weirton WV 26062-5584, Phone: 304-670-4099, email: psrujak@yahoo.com |
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| October 10 - 12, 2009 - PA, NY posted 03/24 update 06/30 Full - Wait List |
Lehigh Railway / Owego & Harford Railway |
Join us for the first motorcar excursion every on the Lehigh Railway. This track is a former mainline of the Lehigh Valley RR from Scranton on it journey to the Chicago and the west. Now newly acquired by the new Lehigh Railway, it follows the Susquehanna River thru a undisturbed valleys where the railroad has said we will see Bald Eagles. If none are found, the offer a great and scenic weekend awaits us. This is day two of Columbus Day weekend with Saturday being arranged by Larry Maynard on the Wellsboro and Corning railroad. We will set on in Athens, just south of Sayre at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 190 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars. Price includes Sunday excursion on the Lehigh Railway and Monday in the Owego & Harford Railway, and does not include Saturday excursion on the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad.
The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. All payments / cancelations are required 30 before the excursion. The price of the trip is $155. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: HY-Rails by permission only. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and use of manually applied sand will not be tolerated. allowed on this excursion. The event is sponsored by NERCA. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott. For more information please contact Warren Riccitelli, 39 Jacksonia Drive, North Providence, RI 02911 (401) 232-0992 or e-mail at warren.riccitelli@verizon.net
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| October 16 - 17, 2009 - OH posted 06/30 |
US RAIL: Jackson Division |
| Jackson, Ohio, Ohio Valley Railcars invites you to participate in “Friday Night at the Depot”. This is a PR event for US Rail and Ohio Valley Railcars. On Friday from 5pm to 8pm will be the event at the historic depot in Jackson Ohio with a Motorcar Display followed by a Night Run. Saturday will include riding the 110 + round trip mile US Rail. NARCOA Insurance and compliance with the Rule Book is required along with the OVR policy book. All operators must be NARCOA certified. With the return of your registration you will be sent a map and required NARCOA paperwork, which you should complete and return mail to the coordinator prior to the run. This will facilitate a timely departure on the excursion day. NOTE: Run subject to change destination, tours and there may be additional rules by the railroad including no pets. Also anyone that does both days will get a DISCOUNT as thanks from the Railroad. FEE: Friday and Saturday $70 per car, Saturday ONLY $90 per car Checks payable to Ohio Valley Railcars, c/o Jaime Samuell, 3624 Watt Road, Columbus, Oh 43230 Jaime@gambierandwestern.com Phone 740-427-4444 www.ohiovalleyrailcars.com |
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| October 17, 2009 - OH posted 02/14 |
Great Miami & Scioto Railway |
| Preliminary Announcement. OVR is please to once again to ride to Great Miami. 100+ track miles some of which is welded rail. Trip this year to include a tour of a local factory. More info to be posted May 1st. EC: Jaime Samuell |
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| October 17 - 18, 2009 - GA posted 04/27 |
Heart of Georgia RR & Georgia Midland RR |
Heart of Georgia RR -
Saturday, October 17, 2009 Midville, Ga. to Kirby, Ga. 44 miles RT.
Georgia Midland RR -
Sunday, October 18, 009 Dover, Ga. to Metter, Ga. 56 miles RT.
Come join us on our Georgia Harvest Motorcar Specials. This is Ogeechee River country and some of the most beautiful areas of Georgia. We will cross the famous Ogeechee River on both days. This time of year you will see a lot of Georgia wildlife including alligators, bears, deer, turkeys, and coyotes. This will be two easy days with set-on’s about 45 miles apart.
Saturday we will be on the former Georgia Florida Railroad and begin in Midville, GA. This line is a continuation of the HOG line that begins in Alabama.
Sunday we will be on a former mainline of The Central of Georgia Railroad and we will begin in Dover, GA and turn at Kirby (Nunez), GA.
Requirements: You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance. All cars will be inspected. All NARCOA rules will apply. No refunds after September 17, 2009. All operators and passengers must wear a REFLECTORIZED Safety Vest / Safety Shirt while on railroad property. ‘A’ cars must have a side mount restraining device (safety chain). A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies strongly encouraged. ( 30 car limit ) This is a mentoring run.
Please make your check for $170.00 payable to: Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC; % Bobby Moreman, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341. You will receive a confirmation after you register with motel information and directions. EC: Bobby Moreman. You may reach me at 770-457-6212 or moreman@mindspring.com or www.salembranch.com/motorcar. |
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| October 18, 2009 - OH posted 02/14 update 06/30 |
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway |
Ohio Valley Railcars invites you to participate in riding the 23 + round trip mile Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Sunday, October 18, 2009. We will ride the railroad once in the morning, and then we will have lunch on a special OVR caboose train. Our set on is to be announced in your confirmation letter to be sent this summer. NARCOA Insurance and compliance with the Rule Book is required along with the OVR policy book. All operators must be NARCOA certified. With the return of your registration you will be sent a map and required NARCOA paperwork, which you should complete and return mail to the coordinator prior to the run. This will facilitate a timely departure on the excursion day. The run fee includes lunch and caboose train for 2 adults. If you have extra passengers, there is an extra fee. Limit of 25 cars. No pets.
FEES:$69 per car (includes 2 adults and lunch): Extra Passenger: $30. Checks payable to Ohio Valley Railcars
Ohio Valley Railcars, c/o Jaime Samuell, 3624 Watt Road, Columbus, Oh 43230 Jaime@gambierandwestern.com Phone 740-427-4444 www.ohiovalleyrailcars.com |
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| October 31 - November 01, 2009 - GA posted 04/27 |
Chattooga & Chickamauga Railway |
| Atlanta Railcar is please to present “Steam Train v Motorcars”. Sat we will travel north from Summerville, GA to Chattanooga, TN and return. We will meet the TVRM Steam Powered Passenger on both directions. A portion of this trip will be inside the Chickamauga National Battlefield Park. (Approximately 90 miles RT)
Sunday is tentatively scheduled for a run from Kensington, GA to Chattanooga, TN and return. This is subject to change due to some track abandonment. The alternative run is from Summerville, Ga. to Chickamauga, GA with meets with the Steam Passenger Train at Chickamauga and Summerville. We will also run on new track from Summerville to Liverly, GA. (Approximately 60 miles RT)
Friday afternoon, I’ll have the Summerville Turntable open for you to spin your cars on the railroad turntable. This is a great time of the year in north Georgia with beautiful fall foliage and abundant wildlife.
This is a NARCOA Insured motorcar excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. In addition all operators and passengers must wear a REFLECTORIZED safety shirt/vest. A cars must have a side safety chain. A mobile VHF radio is strongly encouraged. (35 car limit)
The cost for both days is $150.00 payable to Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC, 3520 Cold Spring Lane, Chamblee, Georgia. No refunds after Sept 30, 2009. The EC: Bobby Moreman. Further info at 770-457-6212 or moreman@mindspring.com or www.salembranch.com/motorcar. |
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| November 28, 2009 - CA posted 03/01 update 06/13 |
California Western RR |
Skunk Train -Annual Turkey Run - Confirmed - Applications not accepted until 9/1/09. Coordinator - C Patrick (Pat) Coleman - 1989 Robin Ridge Ct - Walnut Creek, CA 94597925-979-1030 or patcoleman@astound.net Set-on - Saturday morning November 28, 2009 - 7:30 a.m. Commercial Street Station. Departure 9:00 a.m. Run itinerary - Willits to Fort Bragg, CA and return same day. Run Fee - $150 - Check payable to SWRC - Box lunch provided 2 per car - $5.00 per lunch for more than 2 lunches per car. Special requirements - Mobile radio requested but not required - 25 car limit
All NARCOA members having current NARCOA liability insurance and Rule Book Certification are welcome.
Membership in SWRC is not required |
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| December 11, 2009 - PA posted 02/17 |
North Shore Railroad
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| ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS RIDE – Ride the 86 miles RT of the North Shore Railroad from Northumberland to Berwick and return. This is former Erie Lackawanna track. As part of the fee for this ride, please bring a 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. We hope to have good press coverage for this event. The public will be invited to bring a toy also and to see your motorcars. There will also be prizes for the best Christmas theme decorated motorcars. Proof of NARCOA insurance required, all NARCOA rules will be enforced. Registration fee - $55.00. Note: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather. Hard soled shoes required, no sneakers or sandals. Children must be closely supervised at all times. Send check to: Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887. Questions: (570) 538-9050 or email firefighter5@jlink.net |
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| December 31, 2009 - January 01, 2010 - NC posted 06/09 |
Great Smoky Mountains RR
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| Annual Sunshine or Icicles NARCOA Insured Run - What will the weather be..... mild or a winter blizzard? We'll never know until the day of the run. Set-on will in Bryson City, NC with total round trip miles for this event being 100 miles. We'll get to run the entire line over a two day period. Your sign-up fee includes complimentary entrance for two to our now famous New Years Eve dinner party. Cost for this event is $165.00. NOTE: We are also working in conjunction with EC, Carl Hymen to bring you a few more days of motorcar riding on the Blue Ridge Scenic RR the next days after our event! Contact; EC, Tom Falicon, 1227 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 Raildawg@gte.net ph: 828-488-8063 after 6pm eastern |
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Excursions
Held On A Monthly or Bi-Monthly Basis |
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| Monthly Excursions thru October 2009 - MI posted
05/17 |
Sweet Line Railroad |
| Carson City, Michigan - This is a non-NARCOA excursion on the Sweet Line Railroad that occurs every month through October 2009. Dates are June 12 - 14, July 10 - 12, August 7 - 9, September 11 - 13 and October 9 - 11. Round trip mileage is 14 miles and as many trips will be held as people want. Motels and campgrounds are within 1/2 mile. Set on will start on Friday night. More details are on the Sweet Line website at www.sweetlinerr.org. This is a Non-Narcoa ride and all railroad rules apply. |
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| 2009 Season - First and Third weekends of each month - NC posted
01/22 |
Red Springs and Northern Railroad |
Railcar Operators of the Carolinas (ROC) invites you to ride 12.5 miles on the Red Springs & Northern Railroad in Red Springs. Located near Fayetteville, NC and 17 miles west of Lumberton/US 95 on Hwy 211. NARCOA rules are in effect. Trips are mainly on Saturday, starting in Red Springs and going north to Parkton, NC and return. Cost is $25/day or ROC membership of $90/year. Contact person: Carey Boney - EC, 1605 Powers Road,Wallace, NC 28466. Tel:910-285-7489 or careyboney@embarqmail.com
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| February 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010 - PA posted
01/21 |
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, 2009 and January 31, 2010. Call Dean L. Grote Excursion Coordinator at 717-637-7647 or e-mail dizzydean55@embarqmail.com for details. |
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| February 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010 - PA posted
01/10 |
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, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Call Dean L. Grote Excursion Coordinator at 717-637-7647 or e-mail dizzydean55@embarqmail.com for details. |
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NOTE: Advertisement of an excursion at the NARCOA Web
Site does not constitute responsibility by NARCOA and/or
its officers nor the NARCOA Web Site manager for event
conditions. Excursion attendees must exercise caution
in the observance of safety conditions and rules and must
accept full responsibility for themselves, their guests,
and their equipment when attending any event. |
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Excursion organizers must advertise their events on the website. "THE SETOFF" editor will copy these ads. It is not necessary to send a separate notice to "THE SETOFF". Include details of the trip such as time, schedule, total mileage, costs, restrictions, and conditions for attending. Please send all excusion annoucements narcoa@comcast.net. Please follow the standard format for the submissions. |
| SETOFF deadlines for the future issues are: |
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- February 15
- April 15
- June 15
- August 15
- October 15
- December 15
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