North American Railcar Operators Association
NARCOA Excursion Calendar

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Excursion Co-ordinators may list excursions by contacting webmaster@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.: Full railroad name (not initials), Narcoa Affiliate name, date, 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. Please provide a phone number for those without email capability. Send announcements as email text, not as a word processor file.

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.

Not all excursions listed on this page are sanctioned or insured by Narcoa. All Narcoa sanctioned excursions require operators be Narcoa certified, follow Narcoa rules and have Narcoa operators insurance.

Sep 4 - 20, 2021 - AK posted 11/21
Alaska Railroad
Motorcar Operators West offers the rare opportunity to operate 1,000 miles on the Alaska railroad. 16 day trip with all lodging and railroad fees included in the run fee of $8,500. 9 rail days and 6 free time days. For more infor, contact EC Dave Balestreri or cell 916 531 7536. Details HERE.

Sep 17 & 18 - SD posted 02/11
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Hill City, SD.   We will ride the line from Hill City to Keystone 6 times over the two days.  Total mileage is approximately 18 miles for each trip.  Cost is $80.  EC is Dave Voeltz.  Details HERE

Sep 17 - 19 - CO posted 06/23
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division. Leadville, Colorado. Limit 15 cars. 85 miles ( approx.) $100/three days, $55/one day.  EC Jerry Geiger, 719 568 7966. Derails HERE.

Sep 20 - 26 - CO, NM posted 08/12 New Schedule Change FULL - Waiting List Started
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
The Rocky Mountain Division 359 mile tour. 3 days on the D&S RR followed by a move day then 3 days C&TS RR. No Mentoring. 20 car limit. Price estimated $740/car. Deposit $350 per car with registration form required to reserve a spot.  ECs Philip Walters & Alan Borchardt. Details HERE 

Sep 25 - CA posted 07/05
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
End of Summer Run. Two runs from Ione to Martel.  This is a NARCOA sanctioned run for motor car operators and their friends and family, not a "Rides for the Public" run.  Run Fee is $50.00 per motor car. Carl Shellhorn  EC - 707-695-9722-C

Sep 25 - VA posted 06/23
Fort Eustis US Army Transportation RR
US Transportation Corps RR loop track Fort Eustis with side trips on harbor branch, with tour of the port. and line along the River. Approx 25 miles. NCRA excursion. $50 Donation. EC: Jamie Haislip. Details  HERE

Oct 1 - 2 - IL posted 01/28
2021 Narcoa Annual Meeting
Sheraton Suites - Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. Meeting open to all NARCOA members. Members wishing to participate in the meeting, add items to the agenda, or secure a room at the NARCOA rate contact secretary Bob Hastings, by email or postal mail at NARCOA, P.O. box 9035, Cincinnati, OH 45209. The meeting is held with a Zoom virtual connection for members unable attend.

Oct 1 - 2 - IL  posted 09/13
2021 Narcoa Annual Meeting- VIRTUAL CONNECTION
The Meeting is open to all NARCOA members, however for technical reasons only a limited number of Members may attend virtually. If you wish to attend the annual Meeting virtually you must contact Brian Davis by Sept 29.

Oct 2 - 3 - NY posted 09/09 FULL - Waiting List Started
Ithaca Central RR and Owego & Harford RR
Southern Tier Weekend. Ithaca Central for approx. 80 mile round trip on Saturday, Owego & Harford for approximately 50 mile round trip on Sunday. Lunch on Sunday at Newark Valley Depot included. $215 for both days. Eastern Railcar Association. Rob Piligian, EC

Oct 7 - 11 - OR posted 04/06 
Coos Bay Rail Line
Pacific Railcar Operators  3 day excursion from Vaughn to Coquille 250 RT miles, 2 nights in Coos Bay.  $510 fee includes some meals.  Contact EC Bill Andrews..  541-295-5631.  Details HERE

Oct 9 - OK postd 08/01
A-OK Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum will host a trip between Midwest City and Shawnee.  Set on at Harrah which is mid-point, West in AM, East in PM, total of 66 miles round trip.  Set on fee $50.  EC Drake Rice, 405-478-3225. Details HERE.

Oct 9 - CA posted 07/05
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the public from Lane's Station, Ione Ca., weather Permitting.  $10.00 per seat, children must be 5 years or older. E.C. Mark Demler    925-708-5488 

Oct 13 - 15 - AZ posted 04/17 FULL - Waiting List Started
Grand Canyon Railroad
Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon 134.8 miles $1,044.00 includes two nights lodging, Details HERE. EC Joe Schnyder 623-332-0238

Oct 15 - 17 - VT posted 03/29
Vermont Rail
White River Junction to Newport and return, approx. 210 RT miles. Early seton available Friday evening. This non-mentoring excursion has a 40 car limit, fee is $470. Details HERE. Hyrail and gang car approval by NEREX EC Tom Sopchak ONLY (802) 578-7427.

Oct  16 - MO posted 05/03 Cancelled Due to Track Work
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base 
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at St. Robert, MO on the Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base. Round trip mileage is approximately 80 miles for the day. Cost is $50.  EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE

Oct  16 - MO posted 05/03
Columbia terminal (COLT) Railroad 
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at Columbia, MO on the Columbia Terminal Railroad.   Total trip mileage is approximately 90 miles for the day. Cost is $50.  EC is Stuart Remmers. Details HERE

Oct 30 - TX posted 08/20
Capitol Metro Transportation
Fall Run.  Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. Seton in Llano.  Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40. Details HERE. EC Leland Stewart 210-863-5397  poppermaker@gmail.com

Oct 30 - CA posted 07/05
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
History/Geology Run from Bryant Station, Ione, to Martel and back for operators and the public. This is a combined History and a Geology Run.  If you can provide seats to sell then no run fee.  Otherwise fee is $50.  Tickets are $25 per seat for the public. Tom Correa, 209-296-4356 

Nov 6 - 7 - OK posted 06/07
Farmrail System
Oklahoma Railway Museum two days of runs out of Clinton, Oklahoma on the Farmrail System.  Approximately 120 miles per day.  Set on Fee $130 covers both days.   EC Drake Rice. Details in September. 

Nov 6 - 7 - NH posted 09/09
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"SAVE THE DATES”  "The Snowflake" Concord to Lincoln and return, overnight in Lincoln. Details, contact info, to follow as soon as they are completed. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick & The NEREX Team. 978-375-4842 Total mileage for the weekend will be 140 +/- miles. 

Nov 6 - IA posted 02/11
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone, IA.  We will ride the line from Boone to the end of the line at Wolf and back three times during the day and a night run. Round trip mileage is approximately 20 miles. Cost is $30.  EC Carl Schneider   Details HERE

Nov 7 - 8 - NC posted 09/13
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
102 round trip miles.We will be running from Andrews to Dillsboro on Sunday, stay overnight in Dillsboro, return to Andrews on Monday. Cost is $150.00 / EC: Tom Falicon. Contact Mugzi 

Nov 13 - PA posted 08/31
Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
Please come ride our annual Toys for Tots trip from MT Pleasant to Greensburg and Return . Aprox. 50 milesRT  Fee is $60 and a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY. Details HERE. John Gonder, Eric Clark, Chuck Badger coordinators.

Nov 21 - PA posted 08/12
Union County Industrial Railroad
30 miles RT from New Columbia to Allenwood to Winfield and return. We will be stopping at an antique mall on way to Winfield. Registration Fee - $40 EC Larry Maynard.  Details HERE

Dec 3 - 5 - FL posted 09/14
Florida Central RR, Florida Northern RR
Friday from Eustis to Mt Dora - total about 15 miles. Saturday, Eustis to Winter Garden and return - about 57 miles. Sunday from Ocala to Candler and return - about 30 miles. Cost $175. EC Keith Mackey. South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc. (SERO). More details will be posted soon.

Dec 4 - CA posted 07/05
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS Christmas Toy Run
Weather  Permitting. Two runs.  This is a NARCOA sanctioned run for motor car operators and their friends and family.  Run fee is $25 if you bring a new, unwrapped toy. Fee $50 without toys. Prize for the best decorated motorcar. Tom Correa, 209-296-4356 

Feb 1, 2021 - Feb 1, 2022
Capitol Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. will host NARCOA motorcar runs and work sessions on various dates from Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Details HERE. EC Leland Stewart 210-863-5397  

Feb 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022 - PA
Northern Central Railroad
Excursions on the Northern Central Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to York, Pa on various dates. EC Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details.

Feb 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022 - PA
Stewartstown Railroad
Excursions on the Stewartstown Railroad from New Freedom, Pa to Stewartstown, Pa on various dates. Northern Central Railcar Association E.C. Dean L. Grote call 717-637-7647 or e-mail for details.

Feb 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc. will have work sessions on Cater-Parrott Railnet between Madison, Ga.and Newborn, Ga. Barnesville, Ga.and Thomaston, Ga.Valdosta, Ga.and Willacoocheee, Ga.on various dates. EC Frank Ahouse 229-886-4707

Feb 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
RRCHS will be having NARCOA Motor car runs open to all licensed and insured motorcar operators and work parties from Ione to Martell on various dates throughout the year.  Details HERE or contact  Tom Correa, 209-296-4356, for information and times/dates on the work parties and runs. 

Feb 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022 - GA
St Marys Railroad
SERO will be having motorcar car runs on the St. Marys RR from St. Marys to Kingsland on various dates. Contact EC Jay Boggs 904-910-5648

Narcoa affiliates must advertise excursions on this website. Include details of the trip such as time, schedule, total mileage, costs, restrictions, EC name(s) and conditions for attending. Email all excusion annoucements to webmaster@narcoa.org Please follow the standard format for the submissions.