Updated 07/03/08

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Excursion Co-ordinators may list excursions by contacting excursions@narcoa.org 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.

San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass)

Petersburg WV Railshow - Full

New York & Lake Erie RR

Illinois Railway, Inc - Full

Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Delaware & Ulster / Catskill Mountain Railroads

Washington and Idaho Railroad

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

On Saturday, operators will have the opportunity to participate in the Potlatch Depot Days benefit at no additional charge. Railroad fees for the two days are $125 and no refunds will be issued after July 7th, 2008. Make checks payable to Pacific Railcar Operators and mail them to Meet Coordinator Steve Taulbee, 2206 Burrell Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501. NARCOA insurance, NARCOA Rules certification, PRO Membership, spark arrestors and mechanically sound motorcars with all the specified NARCOA equipment is required. Packets with itinerary, motels, camping spots and maps will be mailed after payment is received. THERE IS A 30 CAR LIMIT FOR THIS EXCURSION For more information, contact Meet Co-Coordinators Steve Taulbee, (208) 743-5430, taulbee1@cableone.net or Jim Morefield, (208) 743-0802, jmorefield@cableone.net.

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

PRO "Potlatch Depot Days" Benefit

South Kansas & Oklahoma RR

Appanoose County Railroad

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch

Whitewater Valley Railroad

Indiana Transportation Museum

Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad

Iowa River Railroad

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association

Upper Hudson Railroad

North Shore & Shamokin Valley Railroads

Algoma Central Ry

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

South Branch Valley Railroad

Oregon Electric Railway Historical Association

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Bel Del/Black River & Western RR's

Finger Lakes Railway

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

Cumbres & Toltec RR & Durango & Silverton RR

St. Maries River Railroad

PRO is pleased to announce a 2 day no frills fun excursion on the St. Maries River Railroad on August 23 and 24, 2008. The Saturday run will be St. Maries to Clarkia and return, approximately 74 miles. Sunday’s run will cover St. Maries to Plummer and return, approximately 40 miles and will take us across the renovated Benewah trestle. Set on will be near the STMA depot and engine house located at 318 North 10th street in St. Maries between 3 pm and 6 pm on Friday, August 22 and between 6 am and 8 am on Saturday, August 23. Trip fee is $130.00 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. No paperwork or info packets will be mailed to participants. All paperwork will be completed at set-on. There is only one motel in St. Maries, the Pines Motel, 1117 Main Ave. (208) 245-2545. Dry camping is available at the railroad facilities. Also plan on packing lunches both days as no facilities will be available near the track.

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 10:30 am with a 12:00 noon departure. As you enter the fort from I-44, be in the left lane and pull into the inspection area by the security check point. You will have to go in the visitor center before proceeding through the vehicle check point. Have an early lunch or bring snacks along as there won't be a stop for lunch. 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 $30. Motels are the Red Roof Inn (573-336-2510) and the Budget Inn (573-336-5212), all in the St. Robert - Waynesville area. 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 for more information. This is a Narcoa-insured ride and all Narcoa rules apply.

Colt Railway

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (3 ft narrow gauge)

Great Lakes Central RR

Great Lakes Railcars, Inc.  is pleased to announce a 3-day motor car excursion on the Great Lakes Central Railroad (ex-TSBY) in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.  This excursion will cover some track not previously traveled.  The trip will start in Clare, MI and run south to Ithaca and return on Friday, then northwest to Traverse City on Saturday, with return to Clare on Sunday. The entire trip will cover approximately 275 miles.    The excursion fee of $375 covers the railroad fee, overnight accommodations for 1 night in Traverse City (Sat., Sept. 13, 2008), ground transportation in Traverse City, and other miscellaneous excursion costs.  Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements in Clare for the nights of September 11 and 12, 2008 and should do so as soon as possible.   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 25 car limit.  To register, send a check for $375.00  (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).   

Sierra RR

Pend Oreille Valley Authority Railroad

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce an excursion on the Pend Oreille Valley Authority Railroad September 13-14, 2008 in conjunction with Newport, Washington's "Pend Oreille County Heritage Days." Saturday morning the excursion begins on POVA's Newport-Dover section which was once a part of the Great Northern main line built in 1892 (58 miles round trip). We will return around noon. Saturday afternoon participants are asked to help give rides to residents participating in the Heritage Days event at the Newport Depot. This event will be similar to those at Potlatch, ID and Dayton, WA that we have participated in for years. Sunday the excursion will continue on POVA's Newport-Metaline Falls section operated by the Milwaukee Road until 1980 and built by the Idaho, Washington & Northern (124 miles round trip).

The cost of the excursion is $125. Preference will be given to those who participate in the Heritage Days activity. Limit 30 cars. Total track mileage will be approximately162 miles. All NARCOA rules and guidelines are in effect. Operators must have NARCOA insurance and operator's certificates. Spark arrestors are required. Make checks payable to PRO, but mail them to Co-excursion Coordinator Bill Taylor, 917 Parkview Way, Missoula, MT 59803. Information packets with set on and lodging specifics will be mailed upon payment of the excursion fee. No reservations accepted without payment. Fees are non-refundable after September 1st. For more information call(406) 721-2351 or email wtaylor@bresnan.net or Co-Excursion Coordinator Bob Shanklin at bobvi@conceptcable.com .

Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Black Hills Central RR

Blue Ridge Scenic RR

Appanoose County Railroad

San Luis Rio Grande & San Luis Central

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch

Akron Metro Transit Authority Green Line

San Luis & Rio Grande RR (LaVeta Pass)

2008 NARCOA Annual Meeting

Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR

NERCA Downeast Tour

Part 1 - Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railroad – On Oct 4-5, NERCA will present a fall excursion from Searsport to Millinocket. The railroad will be showing its fabulous fall colors starting on the Maine coast and travel to Millinocket near Mount Katahdin on this two day overnight excursion. Overnight accommodations will be in Millinocket. Seton will be in Searsport. RT mileage is 214 miles. This is a non-mentoring excursion. No Hy-Rails. Excursion fee of $350 includes Saturday dinner, Sunday box lunch and gas coupon.

Part 2 - Downeast Scenic Railroad – On October 6th, we travel to the Downeast for a firsthand look at this new Scenic Railroad. This is the surviving part of the Calais Branch the remaining will be ripped up for a trail. Total mileage is 60 RT miles. We will travel from Washington Junction to Brewer. Mentoring allowed. No Hy-Rails. Excursion fee is $60.00.

Part 3 – Rail Rails – (ex-Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad) - On October 7th, we travel to Unity for an excursion on the former Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad, Recently reverting to state of Maine control. Total RT miles are 50 miles and will include the entire line. Mentoring allowed. No Hy-Rails. Excursion fee is $45.00

Downeast Tour – all 4 days $455.00 Extra Persons – 22.50 ea. Excursion coordinators are Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott, for more information contact Warren Riccitelli @ (401) 232-0992 or warren.riccitelli@verizon.net.

Wellsboro & Corning Railroad

West Virginia Central

New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division

Georgia Southwestern RR

Saturday: Shellman, GA to Eldorendo (Bainbridge), GA - 114 RT Miles - This former Georgia, Florida, and Alabama Railway, was one of the first railroads in south Georgia and originally ran from Bainbridge, Ga. to Cuthbert, Ga.  This line was later absorbed by the Seaboard Airline Railway and became one of their main north-south lines for thru freights and named passenger trains. Your daily travel will take you through the Georgia farm cities of Lynn, Eldorendo, Boykin, Colquitt, Damascus, Arlington, Talman, Edison, Carnegie, and Cuthbert.
Sunday: Shellman to Dawson to Shellman to Eufaula, AL  - 93 RT Miles - We will run from Shellman east to Dawson, turn and continue West back thru Dawson all the way to Eufaula, AL.  We will cross the Chattahoochee River at Georgetown, GA on a high bridge built in 1962. This former Central of Georgia trackage was competed in 1860.  As late as 1943, there were four mixed passenger trains a day. You will travel thru the towns of Dawson, Cuthbert, Morris, Hatcher, Georgetown, and Eufaula, AL.
Requirements: You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.    No refunds after September 18, 2008.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest/Shirt while on railroad property.  A mobile VHF radio capable of receiving railroad frequencies is strongly encouraged. Please make your check for $150.00 payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  c/o Bobby Moreman - EC, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  Click here for a brochure. Full refunds before September 18, 2008.  There is a strict limit of 35 motors and a waiting list will be established. moreman@mindspring.com More info at http://salembranch.nfshost.com/motorcar/

Heber Valley Railroad

Iowa River Railroad

Annual Snowflake Run

Chattooga & Chickamauga RR

Saturday: Central of Georgia Line. We will be traveling up a beautiful valley and cross the last ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains just before Chattanooga.  A portion of your trip will be through a part of the Chickamauga National Battlefield.   Approximately 90 miles RT.
Sunday: The TAG Line. Our motorcar excursions begins in the suburbs of Kensington and we will travel to Chattanooga and return.  This will be on the last remaining section of the Tennessee Alabama & Georgia Railroad (The TAG Line), which ran between Birmingham and Chattanooga. Approximately 42 miles RT.
Requirements:   You must be a member of NARCOA, have NARCOA Insurance, and have passed the Rules Test.  All cars will  be inspected.  All NARCOA rules will apply.   NARCOA approved Hi-Rail Vehicles OK.  No refunds after October 1, 2008.  All operators and passengers must wear a Safety Vest or Safety Shirt while on railroad property.    A mobile VHF radio is strongly encouraged. The cost for both days is $150.00.  This year I am not able to divide up the days as in the past.   There is a limit of 35 motorcars for this fall color adventure on rails. Please make your check payable to:  Atlanta Railcar Transportation LLC  c/o Bobby Moreman - EC, 3520 Cold Springs Lane, Chamblee, Georgia 30341.  Click here for a brochure. No refunds after October 1, 2008. moreman@mindspring.com More info at http://salembranch.nfshost.com/motorcar/

Great Smoky Mountains RR

North Shore Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains RR

Red Springs & Northern Railroad

Northern Central Railroad

Middletown & New Jersey Railway